Monthly Archives: February 2010
Haiti, Chile…Are You Prepared for an Earthquake?
Is anyone doing anything in Amman for earthquake preparedness? If an 8.8 hit here, I am pretty sure Amman would be a complete do-over. Maybe even with a 6.5. Even a minor rumble would reveal which contractors cheated on cement … Continue reading
Filed under activism, jordan, life, nag, Regional Issues
Israel Jealous of Jordan?
Over Aqaba’s development: Beside the palm trees at the entrance to the Jordanian city of Aqaba lays a system of purple pipes, purifying sewage water for use in the city’s public parks. It is a project funded by the European … Continue reading
Filed under jordan, Regional Issues
A Rainy Day Thursday Song
It’s finally raining outside. The sound blew through my memory and I found myself singing a song I hadn’t thought of in decades. A song that resonated with teen-angst and hope for love. Simon and Garfunkels’s Kathy’s Song I hear … Continue reading
Filed under hayk
Shu had, ya Binit?
Urduni Babe just called. Oh, she cracks me up. It seems out of nowhere she has discovered I can speak Arabic, although we have been friends for eight years. Bi athaanha (in her ears). The fifty phrases I know, I … Continue reading
LinkedIn Is Heaping the Guilt
“Kinzi, please respond to this request. You haven’t been back to LinkedIn recently. Staying in touch with valuable contacts can help you in your career.” Yeesh. Makes me want to tell them I’m not even real. Well, I am, in … Continue reading
One Year Later – Still Cancer-Free!
Thanking God for life and health today, my precious sweet ultra-sound Doc (wife of Nuke Doc) gave me a clean bill of health! I am thankful that the darkness of cancer added beautiful definition and contrast to the colors of … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, faith, family, friends, living with cancer
Dead2Red – Dear Baalkum Aramex! Muhaha!
Planning on running the Dead2Red? If you haven’t registered, NOW IS THE TIME! Registration BEFORE the run 1. RUNNERS & CYCLISTS: Please register and pay by February 25th, 2010 at Pascal & Maria Hoyez’ office in the 5th Circle (Uqbah … Continue reading
Mabruuk SYNTAX, Media Plus and Urdunmubdi3
Jordan’s Best Website 2009: SYNTAX Jordan Web Company of the Year 2009: Media Plus The Pan Arab Awards Committee awarded Urdunmubdi3 the Annual Honorary Jordan Web Award yesterday 20 Feb 2010. **UPDATE: Ala’ and Bayt.com, too!
The Satisfaction of Hitting “Send” + Miscellaneous Stuff
AAaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh. * Two down, and a new one to go. Just when I have written about every idea on my ‘to-write’ list, another idea pops up! * Had a fun “God-closes-door-then-opens-French-Windows” experience this week. YAY! * Trouble with tenants. Why … Continue reading
You Know You’ve Lived in the Desert Too Long When…
…you refresh AccuWeather as often as your blog stats and let out a goal-worthy whoop when you see FOUR DAYS OF RAIN, THUNDER AND LIGHTENING forecast for the week ahead!!!!
Filed under hayk, jordan, life, Regional Issues, silliness
