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Monthly Archives: March 2013

The sky on fire

March 31, 2013by Middle East Moments Leave a comment

I enjoyed this firey sunset from my balcony on the 28th March. Even as it faded into evening it still provided  a spectacular show.

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A Shepherd and his Sheep, A Grandpa and his Grandchildren

March 26, 2013by Middle East Moments 3 Comments

Today we a had lovely relaxed unplanned family day. Atef and I had originally planned to head out to the countryside for a bbq, but being March the wind blew […]

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family moments

What’s in my backyard?

March 21, 2013by Middle East Moments 2 Comments

Everywhere I look here it’s possible to uncover history – even in my backyard. Our backyard which is just dirt, lots of rocks and everywhere you look pottery shards. These […]

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Cook anything you like?

March 16, 2013by Middle East Moments 5 Comments

When I ask Atef what he would like to eat for lunch his response is more often than not “Cook anything you like”. I have learnt that this is actually […]

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delicious moments, everyday moments

Sun, the song of birds and my beautiful garden.

March 12, 2013by Middle East Moments 5 Comments

The kiss of the sun for pardon; The song of the birds for mirth; One is nearer to God’s heart in the garden; Than anywhere else on earth. Dorothy Gurney 1858 […]

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March is dust storm month so I’ll just clean in April

March 10, 2013by Middle East Moments 2 Comments

I’ve failed! I’m not usually the kind of person to admit to failure, especially in such a public domain. But this is one time that I can honestly accept that […]

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My new “normal’

March 4, 2013by Middle East Moments 2 Comments

I have been reflecting this week on things that I once considered to be different, strange or wrong are now very much part of my normal way of life. I […]

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