Monthly Archives: November 2009
Leaky Pipes
Arg. It is becoming clear that what we thought was a leaky kitchen sink is really broken pipes in the wall. Every drop of water that goes down the pipe comes out the wall onto the kitchen floor. One of … Continue reading
Reminders Why ‘Twilight’ is a Guilty Pleasure
Yea, yea, I am a Twilight fan, but would recommend it more for a 25+ gal than the teen audience it was geared for. There are real dangers for hormonally charged, emotionally immature ladies yet forming ideas about relationships. This … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, hayk, nag, relationships, silliness, women's issues
7iber on Sexual Violence
Thanks to L.S. for calling it what it is. In Amman, I had the chance to interview two cases of exposure to SH where it most commonly occurs, on the main road or in the workplace. My first case Kate … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, activism, jordan, Regional Issues, women's issues
Hola, ExPats: Pecan Pie W/O Corn Syrup!
All Recipes does it again. Corn syrup is hard to find and expensive, here’s a link to a zaki alternative! Another fun Arab-style substitute is making brown sugar with white sugar and date syrup (dibbas tamar) http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pecan-Pie-V/Detail.aspx Don’t forget to … Continue reading
Filed under great deals!, kitchen
Check Out Hend on 7iber
One of the least discussed of these laws is article number 165 of the Jordanian Civil Code Law. This article states that if after divorce a male child opts not to join his custodian after coming of age, he is … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, activism, family, jordan, kid's issues, Regional Issues, women's issues
Have a Thank-Worthy Thanksgiving and Blessed Eid
It is hitting me afresh how connected thankfulness and contentment are. For people of faith, thanking the Giver of all good gifts, connects us to God’s character and inspires us to give as well…Pay It Forward. I am practicing micro-gratefulness … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, faith, Islam
Mish Ma3uuuuuuul
Ohhhhh. That means ‘unspeakable’, I think, but I use it as ‘unbelievable’. Yea, a driving in Amman story. Haven’t had one in awhile, mish? I was gearing up to climb a hill on a busy main street. Out of side-street, … Continue reading
Filed under jordan, nag, Regional Issues, silliness, women's issues
On Forgiveness
“Forgiving love is the inconceivable, unexplainable pursuit of the offender by the offended for the sake of restored relationship with God, self and others… “Forgiveness involves a heart that cancels the debt but does not lend new money until repentance … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, abuse recovery, activism, Christianity, evil, faith, Regional Issues, relationships, stunned
Living/Working in Jordan is Just Too Fun
This week has been drama after drama, three episodes. Fun, sad, exciting, stretching. Scary. Every week seems to provides a new chapter for my book. Either I am a drama magnet, or it has become a way of life. Every … Continue reading
Filed under abuse recovery, activism, faith, family, friends, jordan, mother's issues, silliness, writing
