We hear songs, watch movies, and yes, read books about that most elusive of emotions: love. No matter if your culture practices arranged marriages (Indian/Arab) or not (the west). No matter if your parents are…Continue Reading
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Wordless Wednesday: A Harsh Reminder of the Illusion of Certainty
People still associate the Middle East with terrorism — the kind of danger that has people strapping bombs to their chests or cars. This week in Qatar started with a stark reminder that the everyday…Continue Reading
Wordless Wednesday: Men Also Cover Their Faces
For many years I’ve been thinking about how ironic it is that in a region where people focus on women veiling (and whether or not they are forced to cover) we ignore that men…Continue Reading