For the Love of Thackeray
A quick post before bed, to share the love of my current literary paramour, William Makepeace Thackeray: And this I …
Monthly Archives: February 2011
Gaddafi: A Vainglorious Narcissus
I am trying to be disciplined and eschew Twitter so that my book will not have to be completed by …
Blue Bakings
Throwing admonishments against colorings to the wind, tonight saw vivid blue cookies brighten up the sleet-filled dusk:
Hosni Does Frank
Sinatra, that is, because men of his ilk are incapable of being frank about anything Savour the joy: And look …
This Is Tunisia
As noted in my previous post, religious antagonism is not the Tunisian way. Which is why I silently whooped when …
First Aid Kit
Still very much on my Scandinavian kick, it is bearing fruits that will ensure the phase will not end for …
The Jewish Community Post-Jasmine Revolution
Tunisia is still in a phase of transition – noted. But it is in these early days that an idea …
On Songs, Laughter and Late Night Editing
The revolution was a roaring success and after having spent the afternoon celebrating with a victory tea party I am …
To Victory, Liberation
They fought long. They fought hard. They stood. They multiplied. And they won. Congratulations, Egypt: you did it! May all …
Pomegranates and Swedes
My camera has languished untouched for months. Aside from the snowfall of December, inspiration has proved elusive and induced the …
