Monthly Archives: March 2009

Split Personality, or Double?

Split Personality, or Double? I stayed in Riyadh an entire year before returning to the States for a vacation. As the day of departure approached, time seemed to slow down; I was so eager not only to see my family … Continue reading

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Ya Mamma, Ya Babba

Ya Mamma, Ya Babba When I read Bedu’s recent post, Saudi Arabia- Understanding Umm’s and Abu’s, I became inspired for this post. I suppose I should say it is a rant, but I am genuinely curious about how the following … Continue reading

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Tagged: Bedroom Art

Tagged: Bedroom Art imuslim tagged me: http://imuslim.tv/2009/03/08/bedroom-art/ Here are my bedroom shots, but I must confess, the photos look better than the real thing! These peacock feathers came from a cousin who keeps peacocks and llamas on her farm. I’ve … Continue reading

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Christ Stopped at Eboli– The Arab Connection

Christ Stopped at Eboli– The Arab Connection Italian language is a big part of my life these days. My study of it originated in Riyadh, in 1992, after I returned from my first trip to Italy, where I met distant … Continue reading

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