Tag Archives: Travel

Beirut to Jerusalem

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Joel D. Hirst

A guy approached me at the gym the other day, pointing down to my copy of “Beirut to Jerusalem” by Thomas Friedman and asked me “Been meaning to read that. Does it hold up?” What he meant was does it … Continue reading →

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The Hard Work of Understanding

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Joel D. Hirst

In this sordid age of journalistic wickedness when those of that treasured profession have decided against their ancient sacred trust of informing, of shining beautiful white light into the darkened corners of our tired world, sometimes nevertheless you come across … Continue reading →

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The Wonder of Aloofness

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Joel D. Hirst

Do you ever wonder what the people you admire do between moments of great inspiration and tremendous consequence? Mother Theresa getting her nails done; Billy Graham guiltily scarfing down a third hot-dog while watching Ancient Aliens; Ernest Hemingway sitting on … Continue reading →

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The Mango Rains

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Joel D. Hirst

The air hangs heavy, electric in the evening; lightning chases around clouds that do not yet release their rain while the wind whips the dust in a flurry. They are not ready, they are preparing – gathering energy and purpose … Continue reading →

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