English: Entrance number 3 of Villagio Mall, Doha. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Two weeks ago, life in Qatar changed when a mall fire killed 19 people, among them children, teachers, and firefighters. Our hearts immediately went out…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