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Monthly Archives: February 2009
The Best of Both Worlds, Perhaps?
The Best of Both Worlds, Perhaps? Twenty years ago, handfuls Saudi university students started graduating with a B.S. in Medical Technology. They came to KFSH for their clinical internship, and I was fortunate to have initiated a few of them … Continue reading
Posted in Home Life, Life, Memoir, polygamy, polygyny, Saudi Arabia
Tagged covering, family life, intercultural communication, polygny, Saudi women, working in Saudi Arabia
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WordPress vs. Blogger
WordPress vs. Blogger I use WordPress because of its ease and efficiency. Blogger offers more options for creative content, but I don’t have the patience to learn it. I can subscribe to other WordPress blogs, but not to Blogger blogs, … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Writing
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Cabin Fever in Riyadh
Cabin Fever in Riyadh 0R Living in Riyadh Before the Internet My daughters have near-native fluency in English, but sometimes they ask me about phrases they’ve never heard, like “cabin fever”. Last week, one of them asked me about this … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Home Life, Islam, Life, Memoir, Saudi Arabia
Tagged culture, customs, Family, Islam, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, society
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Music- Heavenly or Haram?
Some Muslims believe that music is haram– forbidden. They say it distracts a person from prayer and remembrance of Allah. Music hypnotizes, takes one away from ordinary reality. A Muslim could be distracted from prayer by the delight of listening … Continue reading
Posted in Haram, Islam, Music
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Easy Natural Arabic Article
For those of you subscribed to Natural Arabic, http://www.naturalarabic.com, this week’s article is particularly accessible. In other words, easier than usual. تفاصيل يوم رتيب في حياة عائلة مغربية (Details of a routine day in the life of a Moroccan family) For … Continue reading
Posted in Arabic Language, Home Life, learning Arabic
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