A lot of the websites I read do a Friday Random Ten (see here for a brilliant example – good luck to Jill’s dad in his quest for Cool) as a musical exercise, but I find I need music most on a Monday. Monday is the second day of the work-week in Jordan, and evenContinue reading “Monday Music: The Inaugural Edition, with Bombadil”
Category Archives: Friends & Neighbours
A moment of utter, chest-beating, Ukrainian pride: Los Colorados and the best Katy Perry Cover of all time
I prefer Los Colorados to Katy Perry, at least as far as live performance is concerned. I particularly enjoy the “ein zwei drei” that comes up all of a sudden. Hat-tip to Paul.
Sexual health, Jordan, and a few words specifically on abstinence
Naseem recently published a great post about the AIDS awareness campaign in Jordan – and the debate has been interesting. One issue that has come up several times is the idea that the promotion of abstinence is an integral part of Jordanian society. I believe that it is an integral part of Jordanian society onContinue reading “Sexual health, Jordan, and a few words specifically on abstinence”
Speaking of Violence & Jordan
This is a piece by a young American woman who came to Jordan to study abroad and found herself in a horrific situation one day. Katherine’s story, and how she dealt with what happened to her, makes for fascinating reading. Please note that there is a huge, neon TRIGGER WARNING on this one.
AHAHAHA. A how-to guide on being a Jordanian Suberstar
OK, so now that I am done rolling on the floor and screaming with laughter into the ruined rug (bloody red wine), I’d like to share this video with you all: It’s funnier if you understand at least some Arabic, but even if you don’t – if you’ve ever been to Jordan, especially to neighbourhoodsContinue reading “AHAHAHA. A how-to guide on being a Jordanian Suberstar”
Natalia A. 