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Category Archives: Saudi Arabia
The Best of Both Worlds
I lived in Riyadh for twelve years, from 1986 through 1998— the first six in the King Faisal Hospital women’s housing compound on campus (men lived off campus), and the second six in the city, amongst working class expatriate Arabs. … Continue reading
Posted in Islam, Life, Life Writing, Religion, Saudi Arabia
Tagged culture, Family, Riyadh, society
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Would I Return to Riyadh?
As the years pass, and my chances to return to the actual Riyadh remain firmly in front of me, I do not jump, and I do not plan. The actual Riyadh today holds little attraction for me. My one remaining … Continue reading
My Conversion Story– Addendum
I forgot to mention a rather important event that pushed me towards conversion. It began in the months before I signed a contract to work in Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Hospital and Research Center. As I was preparing to leave, … Continue reading
In Retirement, Finally
I’ve retired! I’ve quit my job and do not expect to get another one! I’ve saved enough money, with the blessings of Allah, to support myself. Of course, I need Social Security as well, and one can never predict the … Continue reading
Wearing my Faith on my Head
Women were not allowed to choose whether to cover or not in Saudi Arabia. In other countries, however, the practice became a personal choice. As such, women needed to give some thought to whether or not they would cover when outside the Kingdom, … Continue reading
Posted in Hijab, Islam, Saudi Arabia
Tagged covering, hijab, Muslim women, Saudi Arabia, society, Travel, wearing hijab
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In Defense of Visible Hair
My conversion and early years as a Muslim occurred in Saudi Arabia, where hijab was mandatory for everyone, whether we believed in it or not. Even non-Muslim women were well-advised to wear hijab while visiting certain neighborhoods of Riyadh. Scarves and … Continue reading
Moving to the USA with my Arab Husband
Cross-cultural marriages have increased during the last fifty years, and so has the ability to move between those cultures. Logic suggests that a stable such marriage should flourish regardless of which culture the couple chooses to establish their home. Haven’t they both … Continue reading
Posted in Cross-Cultural Relationships, Saudi Arabia
Tagged culture, immigration, marrige
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Things Are Not the Same
My metaphorical Riyadh retains its character as the years pass, while the actual Riyadh evolves. My friend of many years still goes back and forth. She tells me about the ongoing construction, the ever-increasing concern with security, and the simple conclusion … Continue reading
Accomplishments by Saudi Women
(Susie published a lovely post on her blog, Susie’s Big Adventure: susie’s big adventure: Saudi Women: Changing Reality, Making History. I tried to post a comment, but had trouble getting recognized, as usual, so I’ve decided to post my comment … Continue reading
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Progress in Photography
Well, six months have passed since my last post. I guess I’m in hibernation from blogging, but only because I delved more deeply into other interests, among them photography. Following my last post– in which I related my discomfort with … Continue reading
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