not just because living in the desert can make you appreciate human companionship more than nearly anything, but because visitors to the place you live can give you fresh eyes. This always happens in Doha when…Continue Reading
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National dressing requires discipline
Between the Bollywood themed birthday party last weekend and the young American men wearing thobes in Qatar, I have learned a healthy amount of respect for cultures where people wear a national dress (notice I…Continue Reading
Why is this an "indian" problem?
I went to a very stimulating conference today, sponsored by Carnegie Mellon, Qatar, focused on research students had done on the issues facing immigrants living in Doha. I will leave aside my pleasure in undergraduate research, my congratulations to their…Continue Reading