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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Self-Cleaning

Yesterday, it poured for long in the afternoon. While driving, the visibility was near zero. However, when it cleared up in the evening, I decided to take a walk. The weather had turned just perfect, it promised to be a great evening for outdoors or for relaxing at home. After my walk, I sat down on... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 23, 2012

To do or not to do??

When I moved from the middle east to the "West" years ago, confusion reigned regarding the code of conduct and general etiquette of interacting with others. In the Middle East a cheek to cheek greeting may be considered the ideal ritual for showing affection for each other whereas in the west, it... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Aunt Raya's Lesson

I don't know why but since yesterday I have been thinking of one of my aunts whom I would like to call Raya. Aunt Raya was my mom's cousin. She was always known and welcomed for her great wit and humor. But it is not for her jokes that I remembered her suddenly. It was for one of the visits to her... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 20, 2012

Bollywood, get rid of the anomalies, please!! When you are watching a bollywood film, you better be prepared for the irregularities that jump out and shock you. How much can one get away with in the name of providing entertainment? I mean, fine, you want to provide a great setting, but how could you... Sign in to see full entry.

Those long Canadian Summers

What can be more ideal than lignering, interminable daylight?? I at least can take any amount of the golden sunshine of a Canadian summer. I love the early breaking of the dawn, the sunrays kissing the the top of pine trees like an affectionate grandmother kissing her grandchild's head, the sultry... Sign in to see full entry.

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