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Category: Relationships

Women who don’t want to be mothers

Many women make a conscious decision not to have children. What are the reasons behind their choice – and what reactions does it prompt? The film [m]otherhood investigates these questions and examines the maternal myth inherent in all cultures. Woman and mother – the two words are often used interchangeably. Amid a widespread belief that… Continue reading Women who don’t want to be mothers

Self-Quiz: Should we have children?

Below is a self-survey with a list of questions and considerations to ask before planning to have children. This survey isn’t intended to provoke a specific answer. Such surveys do exist — trying to convince people that having children is horrible or wonderful. There is, of course, no one universal answer for everyone. Most existing… Continue reading Self-Quiz: Should we have children?

SHORT FILM: “Our Kind of Love”

In “Our Kind of Love” a woman travels from Afghanistan to London for a meeting with a man she plans to marry but has never met. This film is featured by Omeleto, a curator and promoter of award-winning short films. Note: This post was created on 16 Apr 2020 but is dated 19 Feb 2019… Continue reading SHORT FILM: “Our Kind of Love”

Liam Neeson and the Irrational Mindset of Revenge, Retaliation, and Vengeance

Liam Neeson Ignites Discussion About Revenge Liam Neeson recently shared a disturbing experience from his past that he drew from for his performance in the movie Cold Pursuit. In an interview with the Independent Neeson described that he had desired to take out vengeance for harm done to a loved one. The story was reported… Continue reading Liam Neeson and the Irrational Mindset of Revenge, Retaliation, and Vengeance

3,000 People Sing “One Day” by Matisyahu in Arabic, English, and Hebrew

On 28 Feb 2018, Koolulam invited 3,000 people who had never met before joined to sing the song “One Day” as a celebration of coexistence, singing in Arabic, English, and Hebrew. “Koolulam is a social-musical initiative aimed at bringing together people from all corners of the diverse, multi-cultural Israeli society. Our idea is to stop… Continue reading 3,000 People Sing “One Day” by Matisyahu in Arabic, English, and Hebrew

Anthony Scaramucci Interview with Stephen Colbert – 14 Aug 2017

About As with other people in government or those highly visible in the media, Anthony Scaramucci was the focus of some criticism during his time as White House Communications Director. His first appearance on television after leaving his position at the White House was on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on 14 Aug 2017.… Continue reading Anthony Scaramucci Interview with Stephen Colbert – 14 Aug 2017

Live According to Your Beliefs… and Bumper Stickers

The light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing and stopped at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection. The tailgating woman behind him was furious and honked her horn, screaming in frustration, as she missed her chance to get through… Continue reading Live According to Your Beliefs… and Bumper Stickers

“Happiness” – A short film about the world we’ve left behind

The 2017 short film “Happiness” by Steve Cutts depicts a world that is familiar but quickly fading from memory as our new world takes shape in 2020 as we address a global viral pandemic. It’s helpful to look back on the lives we were living and realize that despite our current hardships, perhaps the way… Continue reading “Happiness” – A short film about the world we’ve left behind