Monthly Archives: May 2009
Abortionist Tiller Murdered At Church
I was shocked and angered to hear that George Tiller was gunned down exiting his church this morning. In church, of all places. Murder in church. Where one hears Jesus’ words that to hate someone is just like murder and … Continue reading
Dealing With Incest Again
The Jordan Times today recounted two different cases of incest handled by the courts: By Rana Husseini AMMAN – The Criminal Court has sentenced a 20-year-old man to five years imprisonment for molesting his sister twice in February 2007. The … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, activism, evil, kid's issues, Regional Issues
Shu Hadowl Ayyam! Ba7ebbik Ya Urdani-Babe
The end of the of school year draweth nigh. Is anyone else so tired of baking for special events that they sent Saudi-baked Twinkies for an end-of-year-party? We have literally had an event every other night for ten days, and … Continue reading
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Natasha the Blogger is BACK!
One of Jordan’s pioneer bloggers, Natasha, (aka the “Mother of Jordan Planet”), is back for a visit! We have a bigger bond than blogging now, as her niece and my daughter are 2ndBFF. Not only is she back in Jordan, … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, activism, blogging, friends, Regional Issues
Looking for a GREAT Arabic Tutor?
Last year’s post inspired a lot of discussion which continues through people emailing. It’s the Never Ending Story for expats. Some ladies have asked: “So, where do I find that pony-tailed, earring-ed, buff motorcycle-driving Arabic tutor?” Well, I have good … Continue reading
Filed under Arabic, jordan, kid's issues, mother's issues
Jordan Gate Update
What an ordeal for my friends who live near the Jordan Gate. They were very surprised to be offered room and board at the Crowne Plaza after the shock of returning from Aqaba to discover their neighborhood a parking lot … Continue reading
Planning the Tulbeh, Part III
Dear readers, especially Teta, sorry to leave you hanging, waiting with baited breath to read the next installment of our local love story. Been fightin’ grizzlies and plannin’ parties. For those who may have forgotten, here are the links to … Continue reading
Filed under friends, relationships, silliness
My Third Space (it’s on wheels)
The streets of Amman are my third space, from Hashmi Shemali to Marj Al Hamaam. I live that third space from inside my car, usually filled with kids. It is where the boundaries of my carefully created Amman disintegrate, and … Continue reading
Filed under blogging, hayk, jordan, Regional Issues, relationships
Sure-Fire Way to Control Kids
Seen on a sign on a hospital lab: “Unattended children will be given an expresso and a free puppy.”
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Grizzly Mamas
Ya lateef. What is this, end of the year Mommy Meltdown? Trying to plan two birthday parties for kids who don’t want to miss traveling friends is tough. When friends go to five different schools, it’s a holiday weekend, and … Continue reading
Filed under friends, kid's issues, mother's issues, nag
