Tag Archives: Syria

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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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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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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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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A bit of a rant: Bored to tears, waiting for the war to end!

Posted on 23 February 2013 by admin

A couple of days ago, I posted here about a lovely Syrian woman who I met. She was living as a refugee in Jordan and one of her biggest frustrations was that she and her daughters are bored out of … Continue reading →

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Some more links from Syria

Posted on 11 February 2013 by admin

As has been the case for several months now, my culturtwining lens is focused primarily on Syria, so this week I’d like to once again share several interesting stories that have popped up in the media about Syria. These are … Continue reading →

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Young men festering – Syrian refugees in Jordan

Posted on 8 February 2013 by admin

I had the opportunity to chat recently with someone who works with Syrian refugees. The project he works on provides meaningful educational and social activities for Syrian youth. To my amazement, he said that his largest concern is the young … Continue reading →

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Jordan, land of refuge

Posted on 6 February 2013 by admin

Jordan. The first thing I was told upon arrival in Jordan is that, since the days of the Bible, there has been a promise on this country that it would be a safe harbour, a shelter for others. Palestine lies … Continue reading →

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Q&A about my novel (2 of 2): Who am I to write a novel about Syria?!

Posted on 31 January 2013 by admin

Yesterday I posted the answers to some questions a very gracious book reviewer posed to me about my novel Dreams in the Medina, a coming-of-age tale about university women in Syria. Yesterday’s questions were about the education and worldview of … Continue reading →

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Q&A about my novel (1 of 2): What is education and enlightenment like for Syrian women?

Posted on 30 January 2013 by admin

Last week, I was thrilled when someone who read my book Dreams in the Medina emailed to ask if she could write a review. Of course, I said, I was honoured she asked! In order to do the review, she … Continue reading →

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