Monthly Archives: December 2009
Be a Part of Ending Daughter Slaughter in 2010
Join the La Sharaf Fil Jareemah folks Saturday, January 2, from 4-5pm at the Bakehouse and see what you can contribute to seeing dis-honor killings become a relic of the Noughties and previous millenium. There are some cool, exciting plans … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, events, jordan, nag, Regional Issues, women's issues
Domestic Workers Still Sub Human – Sigh
Today there was a letter to the editor in the Jordan Times expressing indignation over the treatment of domestic workers in Jordan. I am sad to say, I have ceased to be appalled. Ho hum, dishonor killings of daughters of … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, activism, disgusted, jordan, nag, Regional Issues, women's issues
Looking for a Family-Friendly New Years Celebration?
According to Nas, Ahmad Humeid has planned a a net-spread party idea for tonight. If you are looking for a less expensive, less alcohol-focused, less ear-splittingly loud place to make memories for your kids, this could be it! Rainbow Street, … Continue reading
*Ghassbit 3anhum (Al Mustashfa’aat)
Ya lateef, two steps backward indeed in maternity care in Amman. 1) The powers that be at Arab Heart Center Hospital (shu ismha, the 5th circle hospital) have decided no husbands allowed during cesarean section deliveries. Maybe too many faint … Continue reading
Filed under friends, jordan, mother's issues, nag, Regional Issues, women's issues
Step Father Molester Gets 10
Let’s give the Jordanian justice system a bravo for handing down a ten year jail sentence for the molestation of his thirteen year old step-daughter. Even better: because she was a relative, it was increased from seven years. Bad news: … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, disgusted, jordan, kid's issues
Best Christmas on Record
Although I am sleep-deprived and sugar-highed, this Christmas has been the best our family has yet experienced. The late nights, frantic cleaning, strategic shopping, and constant flying cookies were all worth the looks on the kids faces and the attitudes … Continue reading
A Christmas Present for My Readers
HELLO!!! Oh my, Daar Al Kounouz went to JERUSALEM!!!!!!! We had never been before, as neither of us felt it would be right to go and visit a place that our friends who were born there, and should be able … Continue reading
Back in a Flash
Spontaneous fun. Imagine. I’ll be delayed in getting back to comments, but will be back.
Filed under family, life, mother's issues
Thyroxine Dependent Urduniyyin, Go Get it Now
This week it became apparent, after visiting five pharmacies, that whoever is supplying Jordan with levothyroxine has an epic fail on his hands. For the last few months at all the pharmacies I frequent, first the cheap local stuff ran … Continue reading
Filed under jordan, Regional Issues, silliness, women's issues
How Western Feminists Keep Arab Women Oppressed
Easy to blame Arab men for keeping their lady-folk bare-foot and pregnant. Let’s not forget how the extreme examples of the prospect of Western feminism might scare the living daylights out of them. Note how un-extreme the example is, and … Continue reading
Filed under activism, mother's issues, nag, Regional Issues, relationships, US issues, women's issues
