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How can humanity…?

Posted on 13 May 2013 by admin

I was just looking through my twitter feed and learned about the bombing in Benghazi today. To be specific, a hospital in Benghazi. At least 2 children dead, they’re saying. But it’s hard for me to react the way such news … Continue reading →

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the ironies

Posted on 5 May 2013 by admin

Did you know that I left Cairo the day before their famed Arab Spring protests began? I’d been there for a conference and was staying right in the city centre – where the protests happened. Then I moved back to … Continue reading →

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Where in the world is Kati Woronka?

Posted on 27 April 2013 by admin

Why, in a charming little café in one of the most  – possibly THE most – magical city in the world. Where else would she be? Most of my blog readers are my friends and have followed my movements during … Continue reading →

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American showing off like a local… at a café in Camberwell

Posted on 16 March 2013 by admin

Today I went to do some work in a charming café that’s not too far from my home. It was my first time there – I’d walked by before and it had looked a little bit too nice and I … Continue reading →

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Trauma squared

Posted on 14 March 2013 by admin

“Back when we lived in Homs, the kids would do art activities at school. They drew trees, birds, and pictures of other kids playing. Now, the kids I know still draw, but they draw guns, bombs and fighter jets.” Today … Continue reading →

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Another touching poem from Syria

Posted on 12 March 2013 by admin

A few weeks ago I posted a poem written by someone who goes by the label “the Syrian poet”. I was impressed by how many hits that poem got, and pleased, because I thought it really captured the heart of … Continue reading →

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A quote from Pope Benedict

Posted on 8 March 2013 by admin

As you most likely have heard by now, the first Pope in more than a thousand years has retired. I appreciate his wisdom in accepting his physical limits. In fact, my respect for Pope Benedict only increased during the years … Continue reading →

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How Za’atari became a city

Posted on 5 March 2013 by admin

“They’re Syrians, after all. What did you expect?” This is the mantra being passed around among humanitarian aid specialists, NGO representatives, UN personnel and other people working with Syrian refugees in Jordan. It’s the reason given to explain that the … Continue reading →

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Author interview over at Middle East Experience

Posted on 3 March 2013 by admin

I didn’t mean to, but hey, look at that… I took a break from CulturTwined this week! Every day, I put “BLOG!” on my “to-do” list (yes, I have one of those – do you?) and every day, I cut … Continue reading →

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Awesome women! One billion rising, even in Sudan…

Posted on 25 February 2013 by admin

Did you know about the One Billion Rising flashmobs on 16 February this year (just two weeks ago)? I somehow missed that this was happening, but now that I’ve finally caught up, I think it’s pretty cool. Watch this video … Continue reading →

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