Monthly Archives: October 2013

Album Review: Motorhead-Aftershock (2013)

Posted on October 29, 2013 by optimistthepessimist

Motorhead is a band that gets straight to the point and has been delivering their signature knockout-punch brand of rock and roll since the 1970’s. Their virtually non-stop touring, along with their latest studio release, Aftershock, shows that there’s no … Continue reading →

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New Section: “Yeah, Son!”

Posted on October 27, 2013 by optimistthepessimist

The latest article I just posted, if you noticed, falls under a new section titled, “Yeah son!” This will be for good news and things that I find awesome. Think of it as the opposite of Sappy Hour. Why the … Continue reading →

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First Lebanese Child Born Without Sect on his Papers!

Posted on October 27, 2013 by optimistthepessimist

I recently wrote about how things aren’t going very swimmingly here and how there’s no sign of hope any time soon. However, tonight’s developments reminded me that there is some light at the end of the tunnel: today marks the … Continue reading →

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Tripoli: Why We’re Not Going Anywhere Soon

Posted on October 25, 2013 by optimistthepessimist

This week has witnessed an escalation in the already-intense sectarian “micro”-conflict that’s going on up north in Tripoli, Lebanon’s second-largest city. For those who don’t know, the clashes are centered around two ghettos: Bab al Tabbaneh, which is predominantly Sunni, … Continue reading →

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Last Light

Posted on October 16, 2013 by optimistthepessimist

Here’s a poem I wrote while taking a walk around town one night, as well as this photo which I’ve dubbed “Bunny Over Beirut”. The amber-red hare flees desperately from its grey, amorphous assailants- neglected by the minuscule, insignificant creatures below. … Continue reading →

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Through the Gutter

Posted on October 16, 2013 by optimistthepessimist

Well, it’s certainly been quite a while since my last post, owing to a lack of inspiration. However, I happened upon some rather interesting (I use that word loosely) news not too long ago, and it’s a bit of a doozy … Continue reading →

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