Meme Wisdom
The following was posted as a status meme by a friend, and it is sadly so accurate: Let me get …
Category Archives: Culture
Qaddafi’s Western Academic Stooges
Synonymous though Sundays are with tranquillity and kindness (doesn’t the world seem a kinder place with church bells clanging and Labradors gambolling with small children feeding …
The Revolution of the Youth
Or is it? Although today’s workshop ‘Arab Youth Politics: Challenges and Aspirations’ primarily aimed to gage the involvement of the …
A Childhood Lost
Or gained? Amer Daboub’s animated short ponders the question of technology and the young (and perhaps not-so-young) beautifully: According to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Mashrou’ Leila and the Revolution
Because I have all the time in the world for Mashrou’ Leila and even more for some revolutionary spirit:
The Sweetest Insult
Courtesy of Oscar Wilde, Lord of the Put-downs: He is some brainless beautiful creature who should be always here in …
