Monthly Archives: August 2009
Action Committee Providing School Bags
Good news from the JT today that HM King Abdullah has exempted public school students from paying fees. You can help continue the good news for local students and parents by participating in the Action Committee’s program to provide kid’s … Continue reading
Filed under activism, kid's issues
Tahoe Victim Has a Long Road Ahead
Several friends have said they thought of me when kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard was found. Mainly because I grew up there, but some because they knew it was the place of my abuse also. I’ve been praying for her, wondering … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, evil, faith, relationships, women's issues
Best Dressed of East and West
I drove by a guy walking today, he was wearing a big smile and an American baseball team logo on his hat. Something didn’t quite fit the picture, and I realized he was wearing a dish-dash. The contrast was fun, … Continue reading
What We’re Reading
The Hub: The Fifth Discipline, by Peter Senge. “In The Fifth Discipline, Peter Senge draws the blueprints for an organization where people create the results they truly desire, the collective aspiration is set free and where people are continually learning … Continue reading
Filed under family, kid's issues, writing
Scary Story in Swefiyyeh
Natalia’s blog commenter Luma Q had a post that sent chills down my spine. She mentioned planning on sending it to JT, so I don’t think she would mind my posting it here: I was in Amman a week ago … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, activism, nag, Regional Issues, women's issues
The Pioneer Woman is Back!
Except that she never left, really. When Ree updated her blog it took forever to load, and Mrs. ADD-Check-PW-10X-Day that I am gave up. Dear blog-bud Brian just emailed me the link. BUT, now we have hi-speed internet, so I … Continue reading
Filed under blogging, hayk, life, mother's issues, women's issues
Kidnapped Tahoe Girl Found 18 Years Later
Shades of the Evil Austrian Dad in my home-town. An eleven year old girl was kidnapped from her bus stop eighteen years ago, she was kept in a shed in the backyard of her captor’s home since then. He fathered … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, evil, women's issues
When Mrs. Frugal Meets Mrs. Go-For-It
I am quite excited about getting to go to the US for The Wedding, speaking at a conference AND getting a weekend with my Amazing Sister!!! She is going to tear herself away from the 400 acre ranch and CFO … Continue reading
Filed under age-wise, family, nag, silliness, women's issues
Growing Pains
All the Kounouz have suffered from the physical aches of growing pains as they fulfill their genetic destiny. Spikekid is nearly 6ft, History Buff is 5’3″, Lil Kinz’ jeans have become capris. But for History Buff, there are growing pains … Continue reading
Filed under family, kid's issues, life, mother's issues, relationships
