Monthly Archives: January 2011
Reach Out
I saw a man today, his whole world across his back A living monument opposed to my success I tried to look into his eyes as he shuffled past my car Sweat beading on his skin, his clothes and hair … Continue reading
Filed under activism, Christianity, faith
Why You Don’t Want to Have Surgery in a Teaching Hospital
AUSTRALIAN medical students are carrying out intrusive procedures on unconscious and anaesthetised patients without gaining the patient’s consent. The unauthorised examinations include genital, rectal and breast exams, and raise serious questions about the ethics of up-and-coming doctors, Madison reports. The … Continue reading
Filed under disgusted, nag, Uncategorized
Creativity Killers: Local Folk Who Frustrate Free-Lancers
I have really been enjoying being a correspondent for a US magazine. They want more than the ‘vague, slanted’ media take on our region, even if it hurts. Their professionalism, compared to some local publishers, surprises me. I am also … Continue reading
Emailing Katy Perry’s Mom
I’m not much into celebrities, other than guilty dentist-office peeks at HELLO! wedding coverage. The ongoing parade of semi-talented, under-clothed, over-hyped girls is not worth my time. Thus, I really had no idea who Katy Perry was. Until two of … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, faith, hayk, Islam, mother's issues, nag
Feminists Fascinated With Mormon Mommy Bloggers
I have had some fun talks with some Mormon friends in Amman lately. One in particular is a LIVE WIRE, hardly the Stepfordesque women I knew at other points of life. I know, if I brought it up, she would … Continue reading
Filed under faith, family, mother's issues, women's issues
What It’s Like to Meet Clint Eastwood
I enjoyed this article about a man whose home was chosen for a blip part in a new movie coming out, and ended up meeting Clint Eastwood. It started with a handwritten note on the doormat. A film company was … Continue reading
Remember Your People
Great is your faithfulness oh God You wrestle with the sinner’s heart You lead us by still waters into mercy And nothing can keep us apart Pre Chorus: So remember your people Remember your children Remember your promise, oh God … Continue reading
Filed under abuse recovery, activism, faith, Regional Issues
Sing a New Song
Worthy is the, Lamb who was slain Holy, Holy, is He Sing a new song, to Him who sits on Heaven’s Mercy Seat [Repeat 2x] (Chorus) Holy, Holy, Holy Is the Lord God Almighty Who was, and is, and is … Continue reading
Filed under abuse recovery, God
Rain For Five Days Straight?
Funny how a drought can make you a little obsessed with the weather. Not totally in-your-face-obsessed, but always in the back of your mind that it is the end of January, we haven’t had much rain to speak of, the … Continue reading
Filed under events, great, Regional Issues, thankful to be in Jordan
Allahuna Akbar – Thursday Prayze
Water You turned into wine Open the eyes of the blind There’s no one like You None like You Into the darkness You shine Out of the ashes we rise There’s no one like You None like You CHORUS Our … Continue reading
Filed under family
