Egypt as a metaphor

I read this article, “Egypt: the surreal painting” by Tarek Osman, and was pleasantly surprised. It did not paint the usual PollyAnna optimistic fallacy that is frequently expressed about the politics, social agendas and future of the country. It, in my not so humble opinion, spoke clearly and truthfully about the past, present and future… Continue reading Egypt as a metaphor

Seasonal food

Jack posted recently about eating seasonally, in reference to an OUTSTANDING Tomato Lime soup from the Moosewood. We have come across certain recipes, over the years, that we really enjoy during “season”. Egypt is all about season. Eat the mangoes/figs/apricots when they are in season, then you don’t have them for another 3 or 4… Continue reading Seasonal food

How did I get HERE?

I often wonder that….. If someone had asked me 10, 15 years ago, where will you be? What will you be doing? The current reality is NOT what I would have described. The funny thing is that, although I frequently bemoan the tribulations of the day, I also truly enjoy what I’m doing. I am… Continue reading How did I get HERE?

What’s the difference?

Jack and I began taking Arabic lessons as soon as we arrived. I have had a number of different tutors, gone to a language school for “intensive” Arabic, and have amused my co-workers with my attempts to speak their language. From the beginning, Arabic has been a challenge. First, it reads from right to left… Continue reading What’s the difference?