The Pocahontas Principle of off-the-grid living
by Rashmee
Posted on December 11, 2012
Slate has kicked off its brand new photo blog (called Behold) with a look …
Read MoreThe Great American Battle for Principle – and it’s not Afghanistan
by Rashmee
Posted on October 1, 2012
SHARPSBURG (Maryland): We head for Antietam, site of the bloodiest one-day battle …
Read MoreLiteraturwurst and other good things
by Rashmee
Posted on September 30, 2012
Washington, D.C.: The sausage factory factor in news production. Twiggy in a newspaper dress. The …
Read More…and the lie floundered
by Rashmee
Posted on October 2, 2011
Sunday, Oct 2, 2011 The first day of the Afghan work week. It’s busy. The …
Read MoreIn the beginning was a lie
by Rashmee
Posted on October 1, 2011
Okay, so this blog starts with a lie. It’s meant to cover 365 days – …
Read MoreThe war touches Smallsville
by Rashmee
Posted on September 14, 2011
It is sobering to consider how crucially the war touches Smallsville. Here, in the middle …
Read MoreUnder attack in Kabul
by Rashmee
Posted on September 13, 2011
The American Embassy in Kabul is under attack. So says the BBC World Service. But …
Read MorePeople hearing without listening
by Rashmee
Posted on September 11, 2011
Might the best template for the 9/11 memorial 10 years on, be the words Paul …
Read MoreObama in Hallmark Land
by Rashmee
Posted on September 9, 2011
From here, in Smallsville, it is disorientating to watch President Obama unveil his $450-billion package …
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Rashmee has lived and worked in several countries in the past decade, including Afghanistan, India, Haiti, Tunisia, the UAE, US and UK