Monthly Archives: November 2010
Gradly’s Got Hobbit News!
Latent LOTR lovers are realizing another dream come true…The Hobbit is back on track to become a silver screen reality! Just when the world needed a little good news! (Surely Julian has no HobbitLeaks? Now that would be treason) Gradly … Continue reading
Filed under cool, great, The Hobbit
Happy 4th Birthday, My Treasure!
Four years ago, after a year of being addicted to bloggers like Natasha, Roba, Lina and Nas and hogging their bandwidth with random rambling comments, The Hub let me get my own blog. Only because a friend of his convinced … Continue reading
Single Cash Cows Not Free To Marry
I wish there could be some kind of balance. My Belgian friend has a 17 year-old niece who is living with her boyfriend, and not only can her father do nothing to make her come home, he has to pay … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, activism, age-wise, family, jordan, nag, Regional Issues, women's issues
Another Look At Spiritual Truths Through Arab Eyes
Pastor Rick Schupp, of the Amman International Church encouraged by your feedback, has more observations on how living in Jordan has enhanced his understanding of the scriptures and challenged him to live differently. His observations spur me in that direction … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, expat living, faith, friends
International Abuse Cases
A Bad Aide http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politics/NJ-Congressman-Fires-Aide-Over-Child-Sex-Solicitation-Charges-110436894.html A former Obama aide — after the aide was arrested in Maryland on a charge of soliciting sex from a minor. A New Jersey congressman has fired his chief of staff –Democratic Rep. Steve Rothman took … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, activism, evil, kid's issues, women's issues
Rule of Empowerment for Domestic Workers
or, Rule of Employment: If you are sexually abused by an employer or on the job, leave immediately and report it. Don’t think it won’t happen again, don’t think it doesn’t matter. If you don’t, and it happens again, local … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, abuse recovery, activism, expat living, jordan, Regional Issues, women's issues
Pictures of Thanksgiving 2010
Well well, Kinzi’s got pictures! We hasd a lovely day with dear friends, after three days of slow motion preparation due to a sore back. All the peeling, chopping and measuring happened while sitting, but one cannot properly roll out … Continue reading
Filed under events, expat living, faith, family, friends, kitchen, women's issues
Preparing for Thanksgiving
It is that time of year, one of two, that this American cooks and cleans like a Jordanian. Someone say ‘ma sha’allah’, because it could only be a work of God that gets me excited about either activity. Especially since … Continue reading
Filed under events, expat living, family, friends, jordan, kid's issues, kitchen, life, mother's issues, nag
Pakistani Christian Mom Declared Innocent of ‘Blasphemy’
It is too late for Imran Latif, a young Pakistani Christian who was murdered after being acquitted of false blasphemy charges, and others mentioned in the link at the end. But Asia Bibi who was sentenced to death alleged blasphemy, … Continue reading
Filed under abuse, activism, Christianity, evil, mother's issues, stunned, women's issues
Spiritual Lessons Learned From Arab Culture
The pastor of our international church in Amman, Rick Schupp, had some great insights as to what he has learned from Arab culture. The details he draws from the standard ‘generosity and hospitality’ notes are rich, challenging and very affirming … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, cool, expat living, faith, family, friends, jordan, kitchen, life, Regional Issues, relationships
