Monthly Archives: October 2009
Rethinking Gardasil
Living Well Magazine had an article about the controversial cervical cancer vaccine, Gardasil, in an issue this summer. Blogger Farah mentioned it (and I retract my comment there). Now, a leading researcher makes some startling claims. Yet another reason I … Continue reading
Filed under kid's issues, mother's issues, women's issues
What If He Had Urinated on…?
…something held dear and sacred to Muslims for humor’s sake?? So it seems Larry David of Curb Your Enthusiasm actually urinated on a picture of Jesus Christ on this comedy show. The result was thought to be tears and some … Continue reading
Thank YOU, Kinzi Rogers!
Funny what people Google brings to the blog, yea? This week a Kinzi from afar found my Why I Am Kinzi post and sent this sweet message: Kinzi, my name is Kinzi Rodgers, I received this name from my nurse … Continue reading
Violence Against Women Dramatically Increases in Media
As if there wasn’t enough to battle against already, broadcast entertainment makes sure to add fuel to already burning fire. Great. “Women in Peril: A Look at TV’s Disturbing New Storyline Trend” found that incidents of violence against women and … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, activism, evil, Regional Issues, women's issues
Blogger Gives Traffic Tickets
“T” of Jordan Journals tells of turning in 60 tickets for lucky Jordanians she has caught violating traffic laws. T was taught to be be a civilian traffic monitor (somethin’ like that), and I am thinking I might be ready … Continue reading
Christmas (and Thanksgiving) in October
I can’t believe that I am wrapping Christmas presents on October 28. As if all my writing projects were done (yes, Hub, yours is Number One!), the house clean, the laundry folded and I had nothing better to do than … Continue reading
Filed under family, kid's issues, life, mother's issues, silliness
The Plight of Pakistanis and Blasphemy Laws Could Reach Farther
We’ve enjoyed two lovely Pakistani families at church over the last several years, here in Jordan on exchange programs. The only Pakistani people I had previously known were refugees from Benazir Bhutto’s ousted regime in the late 80s or so, … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, Islam, life
The New American Slavery
Human trafficking. Sex slavery. A friend in Tennessee reports: To quote David Batstone, founder and president of Not For Sale Campaign, “Look behind the façade of any major town or city in the world today, and you are likely to … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, activism, evil, women's issues
How to Get Brothers to Love Each Other
We have a lot of testosterone coursing through the Daar Al Kounouz (House of Treasures). Lots of referree-ing, reconciliation, anger-management, exhorting them to love one another better. Lots’ of knee-time by the bed soaking the duvet with tears and prayer. … Continue reading
Filed under family, kid's issues, life, relationships, silliness
An Atheist Discusses People of Faith
I make sure I read Christopher Hitchens just to keep me honest with atheists and keep my brain on while I believe. Here’s his latest, which of course I take with a grain of salt, but learn from and apply … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, faith, hayk
