Monthly Archives: November 2011
Eighteen, Nineteen, Penis-y, Twenty-One…
We’ve all been there at some point. Maybe you’re at bat for kickball in gym class and you picture yourself doing this awesome Pele-worthy shot but Ack! you misjudged your aim and all of a sudden you’ve done this … Continue reading
Elections!(!!!!!!!!!)
Democracy appears to be in action in Egypt. These past 2 days, the entire country headed to the polls to elect a new parliament, the first free election (we’ll see when the results come out) in 80 years. The turnout … Continue reading
When life hands you political unrest, make green bean casserole
Yesterday we went to celebrate Eid al Shukr (Thanksgiving) with a group of American students who study at our university. It was great getting a little taste of home in the middle of this crazy week. 7 floors up in … Continue reading
Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! Usually I would have taken the bus back home, then travel to wherever the family would be gathering. I’d rib my brother and cousins, dance around with the dog, weave lattices for my dad’s pies, peel, chop, mash, … Continue reading
