Vartabedian: Recommended Reading Isn’t Always Recommended
The books other readers might recommend don’t always turn into my idea of a best seller. But the only way to finds out is to give it a whirl. More often than not, the suggestion […]
The books other readers might recommend don’t always turn into my idea of a best seller. But the only way to finds out is to give it a whirl. More often than not, the suggestion […]
On Nobility We, my lords, may thank Heaven that we have something better than our brains to depend on. …Lord Chesterfield A Modern Proverb More important than possessing knowledge is the ability to […]
Ever since the genocide, after nearly a century of banning Armenian church services, the Turkish government has finally decided to allow a one-time celebration of Mass to be held at the 10th-century Holy Cross Church […]
Unbelievably, two weeks in a row we’re having winners of this award, given to someone or an organization whose depravity is such as to defy easy description. It is inspired by the Armenian saying, “He’s […]
Genoese Proverb It is better to wear out one’s shoes than one’s sheets. A Cynical Observation Life is tough for men. When they are born, their mothers get the flowers and compliments. When they […]
Once again we have multiple winners of this oh-so-“coveted” prize. They are linked as much by coincidence of timing as by substance and personalities. You’ll see what I mean. As a reminder, this is something […]
In a major embarrassment for the Obama Administration, Senators took an unprecedented action last week when they blocked the president’s ambassadorial nominees for both Azerbaijan and Turkey. The administration showed a total lack of experience […]
German Proverb A good lie finds more believers than a bad truth. Sound Advice Playing poker is like investing in the stock market. If you have a winning hand, raise. If you have a losing […]
What’s in a name? Plenty, especially if you’re Joe, Art, Bud, or any number of first-name-only people who have little or no regard for a surname. Let me explain. Back in my military years, when […]
Growing up in Somerville, I had a dear Armenian friend. His name was Ralph Bedrosian and he could do no wrong. He had a body that looked like it was chiseled from granite. In school, […]
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