Category Archives: Good News

Susan Boyle on Britain’s Got Talent

Here. Isn’t she lovely? Isn’t she wicked? I think we needed her. I don’t care if this is one of those “good television” moments that people like me are supposed to sneer at. I am of the opinion (not a very humble opinion) that few things are better than a joyous woman with a sadContinue reading “Susan Boyle on Britain’s Got Talent”

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.

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”

Speaking of sexual harassment in the region – good for you, ladies

Just saw this BBC story about fighting, quite literally, sexual harassment in Egypt. Could not be more impressed. Karate is a good step forward, and this sort of thing makes me want to re-inroll in tae kwan do here in Amman. Of course, some attackers escalate to violence when the woman pushes back, we allContinue reading “Speaking of sexual harassment in the region – good for you, ladies”