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From the Detroit Free Press: No satisfaction when Jagger's in the house

JERUSALEM - And then Mick Jagger walked in.

I was in Israel, with several friends, visiting the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, believed to be the site where Jesus was crucified and later buried. It is one of the biggest religious destinations in the world, viewed by thousands of people every day. Some fall to the floor. Others place personal items on a large stone where, it is said, Jesus' body once lay. They pray. They weep. It is a place of deep reverence.

And then Jagger walked in.

And everything changed.

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Visiting Israel on an amazing journey. Such a richly traditional yet complex country. Found my new book (in Hebrew) in Steimanzky Book and Book Junction Store. Great staffs!

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thought you might enjoy some of my original poetry (in case you missed yesterday's sports reporters).
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Parting Shot Poetry: Lance and LeBron

Mitch Albom's parting shot from ESPN Sports Reporters on Sunday, June 1, 2014 Listen my children and you shall hear, how a man named Lance blew in LeBron Jam...

From the Detroit Free Press: Christian mother may be a 21st-Century martyr

How big is this planet? Here's how big. On one side, we pass laws to ensure gay couples can marry. On the other side, a wife is sentenced to death for refusing to denounce her religion.

Right now, Meriam Ibrahim, 27, sits in a Sudanese prison, nursing a newborn baby, with a death-by-hanging sentence looming over her head. Her "crimes" are apostasy and adultery. The former is because, although raised as a Christian by her mother, she refuses to renounce it and profess that she is Muslim.

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Facebook: Hi, friends. On July 10, we're re-launching "Ernie", my play about the great Ern...

Hi, friends. On July 10, we're re-launching "Ernie", my play about the great Ernie Harwell, at the City Theatre in Detroit. And in creating ads, we'd like to include some comments from those of you who saw and enjoyed it. If you'd like to be a part, please post a one sentence comment, your first name, last initial, and hometown. Maybe you'll be a part of it!
Post in the comments below or at http://mitchalbom.com/d/news/25281/calling-all-ernie-fans. THANKS!

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Met the great Maya Angelou a few times. Gave me the best advice on not letting critics box you in. Listen here: http://mitchalbom.com/d/25277/maya-angelou. Sad loss.


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Facebook: I keep a pair of Army boots on my desk. They belonged to my uncle Eddie, a vet w...

I keep a pair of Army boots on my desk. They belonged to my uncle Eddie, a vet who fought in the Philippines in World War II (he was my inspiration for The Five People You Meet in Heaven). He was the toughest guy I've ever known. Today is Memorial Day and today I'll remember and honor him. Our attitudes have changed over years towards war and soldiers. Forget the political speeches and TV specials; I hope that the families of the best and bravest who never came back have the opportunity to do the same in simple moments: visit graves and put down flowers, open a photo album, share a meal and memories.

(You can learn more about uncle Eddie here: http://mitchalbom.com/d/bio/3722/inspiration-real-uncle-eddie)