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  Jordan – 9 years on (BAJD2010)

  It had been 9 years since I last paid a proper visit to Jordan, but I recently went back for 2 weeks. I was greeted by a freak heatwave in the middle of the bitter Jordanian winter, and instead of the... Posted Mar 12 2010, 02:28 PM by Talking Virtually To Myself Filed under: Jordan, middle east, Arab, Family, BAJD2010

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  Command Post (please leave comment for excited boy)

  That is, ‘post on command’. Project Boy is so very proud of his latest project that he insisted I use evening family time to blog about it (he reached over my shoulder and typed ‘very’... Posted Mar 08 2010, 12:16 PM by my treasure Filed under: Life, Family, kid's issues, silliness, mother's issues

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  9 Things!

  Acting in response to the taging thingy.. These are some random stuff about me; *I love wearing layers and I like my outfits to be colorful.. 4 colors as a minimum.. I would wear gray capri,, a pink top... Posted Mar 06 2010, 12:04 AM by Miss Arafat Filed under: Personal, Music, Family, Love, Memories, movie, happy, YouTube, holidays, Weather, Favorite, summer, Celebrities, Activities, Just Saying

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  ARAMEX Wins the Dead 2 Red!

  GAM comes in 2nd Dashing Dudes take 3rd and broke their own personal best record by 45 minutes, running 250km in 14 hours and 38 minutes ! What makes them the coolest: cheering the rest in before heading... Posted Mar 04 2010, 11:14 PM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Family, Events, friends, Regional Issues

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  Stuff My Nieces FAN

  Thank GOD for fifteen-year-old nieces. They keep you on top of trends, they do. Actually, I kinda figured this one out from a FB message she sent me: “LOL” no longer means “laugh out... Posted Mar 04 2010, 12:53 PM by my treasure Filed under: Family, nag, silliness

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  Dead 2 Red LIVE!

  Dashing Dudes was in the lead for the first 2 km, due to the amazing fast sprint of Jon Gries. Aramex followed their strategy and later took the lead. Aramex is still in the lead. Sigh. Surprise, the GAM... Posted Mar 04 2010, 12:48 PM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Family, Events, friends, kid's issues

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  Dead 2 Red Preparations

  Lotsa D2R buzz these days. Running, jogging, shuffling, cycling, friends of many forms and styles will be joining at 3pm at the Dead Sea Thursday. This year 30 teams will be vying to claim ARAMEX’s... Posted Mar 02 2010, 11:24 AM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Family, Events

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  One Year Later – Still Cancer-Free!

  Thanking God for life and health today, my precious sweet ultra-sound Doc (wife of Nuke Doc) gave me a clean bill of health! I am thankful that the darkness of cancer added beautiful definition and contrast... Posted Feb 23 2010, 02:56 AM by my treasure Filed under: Family, friends, living with cancer, faith, Christianity

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  The Satisfaction of Hitting “Send” + Miscellaneous Stuff

  AAaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh. * Two down, and a new one to go. Just when I have written about every idea on my ‘to-write’ list, another idea pops up! * Had a fun “God-closes-door-then... Posted Feb 22 2010, 04:24 AM by my treasure Filed under: Life, Family, Writing, hayk, faith, mother's issues

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  Switching Moods!

  What a lovely weather Jordan is having this week.. Spring is almost here.. Defiantly it will be marvelous just like every year.. One of the best spring activities in Jordan is go photographing in Jerash... Posted Feb 17 2010, 05:17 AM by Miss Arafat Filed under: Music, Jordan, Family, nature, Memories, Energy, happy, YouTube, holidays, Videos, song, summer, Activities

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  Stuff My Nieces ‘Fan’

  On Facebook. I have three 14 year old nieces, when they are all together is just a blur of blonde and giggles. Way cute, those girls. After an hour, it does make me appreciate boys who just grunt. One... Posted Feb 15 2010, 12:47 PM by my treasure Filed under: Family, kid's issues, women's issues

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  The return of the kamikaze

  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I was horrified to see a whole family crossing the highway (autostrade) by foot!! What was the mother thinking? Has common sense disappeared from humanity? She even had a “thinking... Posted Feb 14 2010, 04:59 PM by Maya's Amalgam Filed under: Family, Lebanon, pedestrian, awareness, accident, highway, social stories, Autostrade, road, kamikaze

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  Deadlines vs. Dead Sheep

  Yup, it’s coming up on the 15th, and I have not finished my 2,000 word article yet. It hasn’t been laziness nor having to add adjectives because I don’t have enough material. BILL-AXE... Posted Feb 13 2010, 11:18 AM by my treasure Filed under: Life, Family, Writing, hayk

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  Honorable Decisions

  When I picked up Project Boy from school, he was VERY excited. “MOM!!! I found 40JD ($60)!!! Can I keep it?” “Where did you find it?” I asked, wondering which parent may have dropped... Posted Feb 08 2010, 08:54 AM by my treasure Filed under: Family, friends, kid's issues

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  Tracing Our Human Journey

  Have you ever wondered where you came from? I don’t mean in your recent past, I mean the route your ancestors walked as they left Africa – if they ever left Africa – tens of thousands... Posted Feb 04 2010, 02:11 PM by Suffonsifisms Filed under: Life, Technology, history, Family, Science, Research, good things, genetics, ancestry

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  Butterfly On A Flower

  A portrait by my ten year old sister. Read More... Posted Feb 04 2010, 01:50 AM by not another blog Filed under: Family, flower, butterfly

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  the month of hearts ♥

  Just finished designing this lovely digi page... ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ I made this cute keepsake for babygirl last year... Read More... Posted Feb 01 2010, 02:00 PM by Craft in Style Filed under: Family, Digital Scrapbooking

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  Once Upon a Grandma

  I do not know why I miss you so, now, of all times. You’ve been gone for a little under two years now. I should have gotten used to you not being here by now, to you not sitting on top of our lunch... Posted Jan 28 2010, 03:52 AM by Ammanis Filed under: Family, M

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  Abby’s Sailing Around the World

  Did I ever tell you sailing was my life passion in my teens? Abby Sunderland, a sixteen year-old Cali girl, began her attempt at solo trek around the world. This was a childhood dream of mine, after I... Posted Jan 24 2010, 09:49 PM by my treasure Filed under: Uncategorized, Family, Events, hayk

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  ~Greetings from the bath tub~

  It’s considered a success when you give your kids a bath and they get wet more than you do!! This is so true and I’m experiencing it lately with baby girl, first we need to get her ducky bath sponge otherwise... Posted Jan 20 2010, 05:09 AM by Craft in Style Filed under: Family, Digital Scrapbooking

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  Babygirl vs. My cup of coffee

  Every day I try hard to wake up as early as possible to finish so many of the unlimited chores that I have, then sit down to sip my cup of coffee while returning some phone calls or checking my emails... Posted Jan 17 2010, 04:40 AM by Craft in Style Filed under: Family

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  Join Me in Congratulating Me

  When I was planning on posting this post I wanted to speak poetically about marriage and how it’s pretty cool and stuff. The craziness of the fact that it’s been 9 years….wow…that’s... Posted Jan 14 2010, 01:50 PM by 7aki Fadi Filed under: Family, Love, Marriage, me me me

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  Adopted by a new kitty

  My darling wife saw one of our cats staring, wide-eyed, at another cat sitting on one of our window-ledges outside. This visitor was a brown tabby with white feet, a well-fed female. She was very friendly... Posted Jan 13 2010, 10:22 AM by An Alien Mind Filed under: Family, Animals

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  i ♥ Birds

  It was a sunny and beautiful weekend, first we took babygirl to the birds garden (it’s like a zoo but only for different kinds of birds) Sarah wasn’t interested in the birds the way I pictured she would... Posted Jan 10 2010, 11:57 AM by Craft in Style Filed under: Family

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  How To Get Pregnant ;)

  Pregnancy Pointers From a Pro: Khalto Kinzi, veteran of eighteen months of morning sickness, shares an article she wrote about getting pregnant. So it is time. The milestones of Uni graduation, finding... Posted Jan 06 2010, 04:51 AM by my treasure Filed under: Family, women's issues, nag, mother's issues

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  Fun Reading

  I hit the Christmas-gift-book jackpot at a Walden Books 75% off sale (thx for stopping, Aunt Jane) when in the US. Here is what I found that the Kounouz have their noses in now: 1) The Big Book of Boy... Posted Jan 06 2010, 12:43 AM by my treasure Filed under: Family, kid's issues, mother's issues, great deals!

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  My favorite photos of 2009

  I love flowers and I’m glad I was able to control myself from adding a bunch of flower pictures here in the top ten favorites! This was taken at Sharm Elshiekh last June by hubby... I love baby girl’s... Posted Jan 05 2010, 03:41 PM by Craft in Style Filed under: Family

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  What I am listening to as Mom of a Teen Treasure/Ode to Spikekid

  Kinzi’s inner rocker re-emerges as her kids go through the angst of adolescence. As I watch Spikekid grow up, become his own man, owning his faith, I marvel at who the son of my womb is becoming... Posted Jan 04 2010, 01:46 AM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Family, faith, nag, Christianity, mother's issues

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  How did u Welcome 2010 !?

  A night with the family ..... simple things yet nice .... I made cheese cake A gain :D (and no it's not the only thing i can make :p) we made burger at home but it was soo bad :D but still; we ate it Read... Posted Jan 03 2010, 01:24 PM by My Own World Filed under: Family, Random Thoughts, From Jordan with Love, Girls Matters, Dear Diary

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  Unusual January First!

  We are just like everyone..We have traditions for January first.. We start the day with -mana2eesh- for breakfast.. Then -Mlokhiye- for lunch -3ashan tkoon santna khadra- and we end the day with a home... Posted Jan 01 2010, 11:59 PM by Miss Arafat Filed under: Family, 2010, first day

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  Looking for a Family-Friendly New Years Celebration?

  According to Nas, Ahmad Humeid has planned a a net-spread party idea for tonight. If you are looking for a less expensive, less alcohol-focused, less ear-splittingly loud place to make memories for your... Posted Dec 30 2009, 10:34 PM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Family, Events, friends

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  Many .HapPy .Returns

  Nothing much going on these days except that I’m sick! I caught a bad flue a few days ago and I’m hoping it will end soon, Sarah is doing great she spent the whole day yesterday at my parents’ house and... Posted Dec 28 2009, 04:35 AM by Craft in Style Filed under: General, Family

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  A quick Hello...

  I just realized that the last post on my blog is a sad blog....we must change that now... Hmmmm nothing happy to post about...just normal everyday stuff... It is winter and yucky...thankfully no snow.... Posted Dec 27 2009, 04:13 PM by My Home Away from Home Filed under: Family, Kids, blah blah

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  Best Christmas on Record

  Although I am sleep-deprived and sugar-highed, this Christmas has been the best our family has yet experienced. The late nights, frantic cleaning, strategic shopping, and constant flying cookies were all... Posted Dec 27 2009, 09:58 AM by my treasure Filed under: Family, Events, Writing, friends, faith, Christianity, cookies

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  زلابـيـه وفـطـيـر

  صرلي أكتر من شهر وأنا جاي على بالي زلابيه وفطير.. بالعاده عمتي بتبعتلنا من نابلس تبرويره فيها الزلابيه ومعها على جنب الفطير.. ياالله شو زاكي.. بس هل فترة ماحد عم يطلع من نابلس على عمان.. هداك اليوم كنت... Posted Dec 23 2009, 02:20 AM by Miss Arafat Filed under: Family, food, Sweets, nablus, Arafat, Traditions.

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  A Christmas Present for My Readers

  HELLO!!! Oh my, Daar Al Kounouz went to JERUSALEM!!!!!!! We had never been before, as neither of us felt it would be right to go and visit a place that our friends who were born there, and should be able... Posted Dec 23 2009, 02:17 AM by my treasure Filed under: Family, Events, friends, faith, Christianity, kitchen, cookies

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  {Last week}

  My in-laws were out of town for the last week so we had to keep their house keeper here with us... Sarah liked her very much and played with her the whole time while I was busy working on an order. It... Posted Dec 22 2009, 11:57 PM by Craft in Style Filed under: Family, Paper Crafts

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  What do they say about Women and property?

  Last week, I was in a conference in Beirut. The conference was about the emerging youth identity in the Arab world. I will not write about the conference or the research. But I would like to write about... Posted Dec 22 2009, 10:22 PM by House of Curiosity... Filed under: Human Rights, Family, Arab Women, anthropology, property, Gender and Relationships

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  Back in a Flash

  Spontaneous fun. Imagine. I’ll be delayed in getting back to comments, but will be back. Read More... Posted Dec 19 2009, 02:26 PM by my treasure Filed under: Life, Family, mother's issues

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  Kinzi’s Daily Dish

  No, that was just to get your attention, sorry no links to Mr. Sullivan today. Redefining ‘dish’. 1) Masha’allah Moment: Driving with five boys in the car. Nobody stares at me then, and... Posted Dec 16 2009, 09:08 AM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Life, Family, Writing, friends, chocolate, Relationships, hayk, faith, kid's issues, women's issues, nag, Christianity, dogs, silliness, cookies, Jesus and Women

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  Submission According to the Message (and a Parenting Tip)

  Submission is the word of the day. I ask myself a character question daily from a series on spiritual formation, and today’s is not my favorite, but necessary nonetheless: “Am I willing to... Posted Dec 13 2009, 12:30 AM by my treasure Filed under: Family, faith, kid's issues, Christianity, mother's issues, Jesus and Women

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  The Nutcracker in Amman – Another Memory Maker

  One of my fondest and most vivid childhood memories was going to see the Nutcracker performed by the San Francisco Ballet with my paternal grandmother, Dodo (you can read the story here, if you are wondering... Posted Dec 12 2009, 12:19 AM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Family, Events, mother's issues

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  From Under the Christmas Tree

  Funny what different perspectives children bring to life. Lil Kinz is now gently snoozing, camping out under the Christmas tree alone, it seems her brothers have deemed it something little kids do and... Posted Dec 10 2009, 12:35 PM by my treasure Filed under: Family, Events, faith, kid's issues, Christianity, mother's issues

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  Hospital updates

  People… people… and more people. The hospital is full of people who have come to visit teta. The first thing you see when you walk in the long corridor is that people have poured into the corridor out... Posted Dec 09 2009, 09:47 PM by House of Curiosity... Filed under: Personal, Family, community, Moi

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  Parental S*x Talks Happening Too Late

  As we have learned in abuse prevention programs, we warn them too late. You need to start abuse-proofing your kids as soon as they can talk, giving them permission to say ‘no’, empowering them... Posted Dec 08 2009, 02:19 AM by my treasure Filed under: Life, Family, Relationships, kid's issues, nag, mother's issues

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  My grandmother’s stroke

  My grandmother had a stroke on Friday morning. My sister woke up early, and saw that my grandmother was not ok When she came closer, she realized she was unconscious. We rushed her to the hospital. She... Posted Dec 06 2009, 09:37 PM by House of Curiosity... Filed under: Personal, Family, Arab Women, Moi, stroke

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  Al Kounouz Am Battubbalu

  Well, my goal is accomplished. I wanted to have kids who knew and loved Arab culture in many ways. They love hummous, desertscapes and selected Arab traditions and people (not in that order). The piece... Posted Dec 05 2009, 12:27 AM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Family, friends, hayk, kid's issues

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  Adoption Journey

  Not ours, just so you know up-front. There has been a trend among church friends to have a few kids biologically, then adopt a few more. It is one of those biblical mandates, caring for the orphan and... Posted Dec 03 2009, 12:30 AM by my treasure Filed under: Life, Blogging, Family, friends, Activism, kid's issues

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  I Say...

  Here in this digi page I wanted to document a few words that Sarah uses... Read More... Posted Dec 02 2009, 12:41 PM by Craft in Style Filed under: Family, Digital Scrapbooking

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  a. happy. feeling

  Read More... Posted Dec 02 2009, 09:32 AM by Craft in Style Filed under: Family, Digital Scrapbooking

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  Great T-Day/Eid! Fixed Kitchen :)

  Daar Al Kounouz all had a hard time getting out of bed get to school today. All too easy to get back into a summer schedule, just wearing more clothes. Bbbbrrrrr chilly today, yea? I am very happy to report... Posted Dec 01 2009, 12:33 PM by my treasure Filed under: Family, Events, friends, Relationships, faith, silliness, kitchen, mother's issues

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  Happy Birthday To Me xD

  This year I had one of the best birthdays ever.. Being one of the besties is for several points.. I celebrated it with my family and my sister and her kids who came over from Riyadh to spend Eid with us... Posted Nov 28 2009, 04:11 PM by Miss Arafat Filed under: Family, birthday, happy, Holidays.

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  Eid Mubarak

  Wishing all readers celebrating a wonderful Eid Adha. Mariyah Read More... Posted Nov 26 2009, 11:05 AM by Mariyah's Blog Filed under: Life, Family, Syria, friends, holidays, eid, eid el adha

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  Check Out Hend on 7iber

  One of the least discussed of these laws is article number 165 of the Jordanian Civil Code Law. This article states that if after divorce a male child opts not to join his custodian after coming of age... Posted Nov 25 2009, 03:19 AM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Family, Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, kid's issues, women's issues

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  An angel celebrating his first birthday!

  Our little angel Mahmoud has celebrated his first birthday last night with a small crowd of family kids! 365 days ago, Mahmoud came to life to change the world in his own way! :) As passionate parents... Posted Nov 22 2009, 04:13 AM by Shoot 4 The Moon, Filed under: Jordan, Photos, Amman, Family, passion, Love and Passion, My daily life, eid, Mahmoud

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  {Love grows with time}

  Five years have passed in the blink of an eye, thank you for being there to support me love me and endure my mood swings Ted :) I'll always love you more and more with each passing day... Read More... Posted Nov 22 2009, 02:27 AM by Craft in Style Filed under: Family, Digital Scrapbooking

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  Living/Working in Jordan is Just Too Fun

  This week has been drama after drama, three episodes. Fun, sad, exciting, stretching. Scary. Every week seems to provides a new chapter for my book. Either I am a drama magnet, or it has become a way of... Posted Nov 20 2009, 05:52 AM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Family, Writing, friends, Activism, faith, silliness, mother's issues, abuse recovery

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  Yes, but you KNEW she was crazy

  I have a friend whose sister is crazy. My friend has known this since childhood. "Bipolar" would be a more polite term. "Crazy" will do, though. Alcohol and drugs have not helped the... Posted Nov 19 2009, 03:21 AM by An Alien Mind Filed under: Family, Relationships

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  A HUG

  I find it easier to write things than to say them, or to translate them into action. I find it easier to send someone a card, or a message that expresses how I feel rather than giving them a hug or a kiss... Posted Nov 18 2009, 06:03 PM by Simply ME... Filed under: Personal, Family, HUG

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  This “Sharing Business”.

  Me: I am going to buy 2 bars of chocolate, one for you and one for me and peanut to share. Little 7aki: Can I have a piece from yours when I finish mine? Me: but you have a whole bar for yourself. Why... Posted Nov 17 2009, 10:00 PM by 7aki Fadi Filed under: Life, Humor, Funny, Family, Mothering, Hilarious, Little 7aki

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  Is There Such a Thing As a Moderate Muslim Woman?

  Moderate Muslim Women in the Muslim Society have it hard. Last Eid got me thinking about the state of Moderate Muslim families / non practicing Muslims particularly women. We have an Arab mosque close... Posted Nov 17 2009, 12:38 PM by 7aki Fadi Filed under: Family, Religion, eid, Expat

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  7iber’s Discussion on Child Abuse in Jordan

  7iber is not only a great source for local news and views AND the most relevent event calendar on-line, but has reinvigorated blogging’s fading role in on-line conversation of pressing social issues... Posted Nov 17 2009, 10:19 AM by my treasure Filed under: Family, Abuse, Relationships, Activism, Regional Issues, kid's issues, mother's issues, abuse recovery

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  18 Years Ago,

  …on crisp cloudy day much like to today in Amman, Abu and Um Kounouz made vows to love, honor and cherish one another as long as we both should live. We were surrounded by friends and family, all... Posted Nov 16 2009, 10:31 AM by my treasure Filed under: Family, friends, Relationships, faith, Christianity

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  So, How Do You Like Your Indo Mie?

  Indo Mie is a version of Raman noodles we buy here in Jordan. It’s one of the kid’s favorites, especially as the weather gets colder. We add a bit of chopped meat and left-over veg, since all... Posted Nov 16 2009, 04:44 AM by my treasure Filed under: Life, Family, kid's issues, nag, silliness, kitchen, mother's issues

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  الله يخليلنا حبايبنا

  Read More... Posted Nov 12 2009, 08:00 AM by Things I Like To Whisper About Filed under: Family, my life

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  My New Umbilical Cords

  I’ve had sick kids again this week. All because I mentioned to someone awhile back that the kids had been remarkably healthy for some time, I’m sure. I am as tied to the house as a baby to... Posted Nov 11 2009, 08:27 AM by my treasure Filed under: Family, Writing, kid's issues, mother's issues

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  the picture that makes me smile -

  now, always and forever Read More... Posted Nov 09 2009, 03:45 PM by Simply ME... Filed under: Family, Smile, touteh

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  the picture that makes me smile -

  now, always and forever Read More... Posted Nov 09 2009, 03:45 PM by Simply ME... Filed under: Family, Smile, touteh

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  WhY We LoVe SuMMer

  Ask me to help a 4th grade cousin to do this for a presentation on his favorite season and you'd find me so happy and excited.. so patient and energized, but don't tell me to teach him Maths or... Posted Nov 09 2009, 03:27 PM by Simply ME... Filed under: Family, summer

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  WhY We LoVe SuMMer

  Ask me to help a 4th grade cousin to do this for a presentation on his favorite season and you'd find me so happy and excited.. so patient and energized, but don't tell me to teach him Maths or... Posted Nov 09 2009, 03:27 PM by Simply ME... Filed under: Family, summer