Heidar el Rizza stood at 4th and Pine for his fellow brothers who lay fallen for freedom in Saudi Arabia. His children and relatives also joined him holding flags. He said, “This is very, very bad and not right. Someone has to stand for them.” I agree. Here’s to peace. Here’s to freedom for everyone. ***** … Read more
Category Conversations with Strangers, Photos, Volunteer · Tagged with Cab Drivers, Cabbies, Egypt, Going Back to School, Kenya, Morocco, Never Too Old, New York Cab Drivers, New York City, Rally, Rebellion, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan
An Irish student studying at the American University, Kent State University, was offended when he heard someone order an Irish Car Bomb, a popular mixed drink. Rightfully so. He came back to that same bar and ordered a “9/11.” The bartender asked what that was. The Irish student responded, “Two kamikazes and a Manhattan.” I first heard that story … Read more
Category Festivities, Volunteer · Tagged with Bars, Evergreeen Radio Reading Service, Irish Car Bomb, Kamikaze, Kell's, Kent State University, Manhatten, Owl 'n' Thistle, St. Patrick's Day, Statewide, Statewide News Program, Volunteer, Washington Talking Book & Braille Library, WTBBL
