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Our parents should live forever: A freestyle in prose

Our parents should live forever: A freestyle in prose

I really miss my Grey. I thought I was doing better with it, until a quick shot of BB King on TV made me remember.

Dec, 04
Day 6: I don't understand hate

Day 6: I don't understand hate

Indian policemen march during the state funeral of former Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief, Hemant Karkare in Mumbai. Karkare, who was given a state funeral, was shot dead by terrorists along with encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar and Additional Commissioner of Police Ashok Kamte near Cama Hospital. Indian commandos have killed the last Islamic militants holed up inside Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel, ending the more than two-day assault on India's financial capital. (Getty Images)

I keep trying to make sense out of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai this week. Each time I read a report, I look for something -- anything -- that will give me some sort of insight into why and how human beings can kill.

Nov, 30