Tag Archives: Ethiopia

“Silence is necessary to tyrants and occupiers, who take pains to have their actions accompanied by quiet.” — Ryszard Kapuściński

Posted on March 4, 2025 by sheila

It’s the birthday today of one of my favorite writers, Polish journalist and author Ryszard Kapuściński. His death in 2007 was devastating to me. I went to the memorial tribute at the New York Public Library, hosted by his close … Continue reading →

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September 2021 Viewing Diary

Posted on October 3, 2021 by sheila

Busy month. I found an apartment. I moved. AGAIN. Second time this year. Plus, a family wedding. Plus a new job. It’s been a full year of upheaval, no stability, nothing regular, my stuff scattered in storage units. I’m doing … Continue reading →

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Review: Faya Dayi (2021)

Posted on September 3, 2021 by sheila

What a compelling haunting movie. I can’t stop thinking about it. A documentary about khat, a plant that grows in Ethiopia – indigenous to the region – which people chew to reach a euphoric state. It’s now the only cash … Continue reading →

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The Books: “The Emperor” (Ryszard Kapuscinski)

Posted on March 2, 2006 by sheila

My history bookshelf. Onward. Next book on this shelf is called The Emperor: Downfall of an Autocrat by Ryszard Kapuscinski. This is the story of the the fall of Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia. Kapuscinski went to Ethiopia, while the … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Surrender or Starve : Travels in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and Eritrea” (Robert Kaplan)

Posted on February 18, 2006 by sheila

History Bookshelf: Next book on this shelf is called Surrender or Starve: Travels in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and Eritrea by Robert Kaplan. Yet another one of Kaplan’s earlier books which was re-released after his massive success with Balkan Ghosts. Here, … Continue reading →

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