Category Archives: Home Life

Time for a Blogging Break

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Marahm

Time for a Blogging Break Summer is here, finally, and my three little grandchildren are getting old enough to want to go outside. Between babysitting, working, playing with digital imaging, and a few other personal activities, my blog has languished. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Home Life, Life | 13 Comments

Ya Mamma, Ya Babba

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Marahm

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 →

Posted in Arabic Language, Family, Home Life, Rant, Saudi Arabia | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments

Tagged: Bedroom Art

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Marahm

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 →

Posted in art, Home Life, Life, Photos, Tagged! | Tagged | 9 Comments

The Best of Both Worlds, Perhaps?

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Marahm

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 , , , , , | 14 Comments

Cabin Fever in Riyadh

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Marahm

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 →

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Easy Natural Arabic Article

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Marahm

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 | 2 Comments

Christmas Commentary

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Marahm

Christmas Commentary Many of us grew up celebrating Christmas, and some of us still celebrate. I often wonder how people feel about Christmas, once they have discovered its antithesis– loss, despair, alienation, anxiety, and grief. Yesterday my family celebrated Christmas … Continue reading →

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Where is Your Husband?

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Marahm

Where is Your Husband? During the second year of my residence in Riyadh, I made friends with an American woman married to a Saudi. She invited me to her home, and I was thrilled. Finally! I’d get a chance to … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Life, Islam, Life, Memoir, Saudi Arabia, Uncategorized, Writing Memoir | Tagged , , , | 21 Comments

Soup for Breakfast

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Marahm

Soup for Breakfast I must give credit to ~W~ for the lovely soup I made yesterday: http://tootaslife.blogspot.com/2008/09/moroccan-harira-soup-recipe.html I started with her recipe, but ended up with my own variation. I simply cannot stick to recipes, because I keep thinking, “Wouldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Life, Life, Ramadan, Recipes | Tagged , , | 9 Comments