Rekiwi's Blog

The new toilet paper at work is called "Achieva". The dissonance generated by the discrepancy of name and purpose forced me to post. I just had to share. more »

This morning I listened to Senator Carl Levin talk about how Pakistan needs "to rid themselves of their own religious fanatics". I'm glad I didn't have a mouthful of hot tea when I heard that. more »

Last month, a disturbed man went on a stabbing spree with an 8-inch knife in a Belgian daycare center. He killed two kids and an adult staffer. Only nine out of 21 kids were left uncut. Sadly, this headline barely rates a second glance these days.… more »

I sat in a church for an hour and a half, barely able to breathe, tears filling my eyes. Twelve voices enveloped me. The perfect sound blasted away any pretense or pose. My cynicism could not withstand the onslaught. I was left bare. Their musi… more »

Now all he has to do is avoid the Curse of Jimmy Carter and being assassinated. It's all very inspirational and I appreciate how the world's estimation of the United States has instantly jumped. But a lot of my countryfolk are crazy-assed mofos.… more »