Dictatorship 101: What can we learn from the Ben Alis and the Gaddafis of the world?
Find out here at my latest contribution to rabble. Comments closed.
A Janeism
“So I ate a fish eye. I have been out of the dating loop for so long that I thought doing that might get his attention. It didn’t work.” Comments…
Baden from Australia
Do you remember Baden? I wrote this about him earlier: “Having decided to completely nerd out yesterday, I took The Big Bus Tour of Stanley Market and sat on the…
Radicalization of Islam in America
I am pretty sure I am in love with this man. Please watch and learn and think and share… Comments closed.
Tweet twirp tweet tweet
What do you know? I’m twittering – and I have been meaning to avow the following, as a nod to the lovely Ms. Ginger Snaps: Twitter is a quick and…
It appears that
I am ready to go home. Also, it has become excrutiatingly clear that I am no longer interested in either boiled meaty foods or foods the composition of which I…
Taipei’s 1st…
Sensitivity is the heart to make peace with the most awe inspired of all for the love. I couldn’t have said it better myself. They have a way with English…
Australia’s a Wrap
After work, I said a last goodbye to the harbour, and sent a large hug across its body to Luna Park in return for the warm embrace it gave me…
On Yemen, Egypt & Jordan
From friend Mazen Chouaib, who recently wrote… “The challenge now in Egypt is to see how far these diverse groups can sustain the civil protest and present a counter offer…
“Love is a gypsy child who knows no law”
Thank you all for your amazing tips, tricks and concern re my puff, my favourite remedy that of rubbing tomatoes on my person to alleviate the sunburn. The overdosing on…
Australian Sun & Oxygen: 137; Maha: -218
Canberra, where the streets are pristine and the lawns manicured; Canberra, where there’s nothing much to do. (At least not in terms of what I like to do while visiting…
Do you know Gene Sharp?
You should. His free booklet was used to instruct the Egyptian pro-democracy demonstrators. Please meet and read about him here. Comments closed.
Twins on a ferris wheel at Luna Amusement Park, Sydney
Though to post later, I currently type this while seated on the ledge of the pier alongside Luna (amusement) Park. After breakfasting at Kings Cross organic market, lunching at the…
Hong Kong Wrap-Up Dispatch no 4
Having decided to completely nerd it out yesterday, I took The Big Bus Tour of Stanley Market and sat on the upper deck where I almost fell into a state…
Hong Kong Dispatch no 3
Last night, my cousin’s girlfriend – Mingchao, who resides in Hong Kong – and I tumbled through the SoHo district, though it was only I who on several occasions nearly…
Hong Kong Dispatch no 2
I had an hour and twenty minutes yesterday between the workday and then an evening work dinner. Juiced on perhaps 18 coffee and tea combinations, I decided to MTR myself…
Hong Kong Dispatch no1
I flew into Hong Kong on the back of a monsoon. Or perhaps a typhoon. Or just really hard rain. Air Canada lost my luggage; I am work traveling for…
Dearest Egypt
Alf alf alf alf mabrook!! BRAVO!! You are beyond a shadow of any doubt: Amazing. Thank you for being so righteous and brave – refusing to bring violence, but only…
#Jan25
The essence of political rap, courtesy of Freeway and featuring Amir Sulaiman, Ayah, The Narcicyst, and Omar Offendum. This is as badass as it gets. Comments closed.
Muslims & Christians in Egypt
I can count the number of times I have posted emails from readers, but this is one well worth it. “Hi Maha, I am Ri7am and I always read your…
The Fraudulent are Everywhere
.1. A well-known fact to the US Government: Omar Suleiman is not a man who will lead democracy. He is, however, pretty awesome at torture. Hurrah for America’s once again…
Comprehensive analysis on Egypt (and others)
For those of you asking after comprehensive information rather than mere reporting of current events, please take a poke through the Stratfor Global Intelligence website here. In order to read…
(Today) Paradise is at the feet of (Egyptian) mothers
Update 1: Ahmed will not in fact be making it in; at the police and army checkpoints, they are requesting to see Egyptian National ID cards. No one who is…
Lit Up is the Arabic Street
Update 2 Feb: Tahrir Square is turning into a bloodbath. Reports coming in that plain-clothed security forces have been let loose on the Square, and most exits blocked, so that…
The Treehouse has been put to sleep
After posters of Don Johnson, Kirk Cameron (pre fundamentalist Christianity) and Jason Bateman finally came down from my walls, it was Erté’s Girl on a Swing (a greeting card, believe…
Of Hunnam (a.k.a. What makes a man sexy?)
I recently purchased for the first time ever, Men’s Fitness magazine. Coincidentally, this was the cover: If you have been reading me long enough, you know I have two types:…
I inspired a character in a fiction short story (EEEE!!!!)
S (about whom I have here frequently written) said it in this way: “I thought…what would it have been like for me to meet Maha while we were children?” And…
NYC “Tourist”
Very strange how I used to travel last decade, and I am wondering if any of you have seen similar patterns in your behaviour? In my twenties I stubbornly refused…
NYC: Of Cupcakes and Kebabs
Ali and I just met. Technically, I stalked his exquisite photographic skills while still on the Face, when he tagged my girl Yasminah. Flipping through his photos gives the impression…
NBC should buy me dinner first
I am seated at Lexington enjoying a spicy pumpkin bisque soup and listening to Ben Harper. I am also listening to the couple next to me break up, because nothing…
Goose down is fun! (Also: NYC <3s $$)
It’s been a sopping wet rainy day in NYC. Foolishly, I came with parka and though light-as-a-feather when dry, it weighs approximately 27 kg when wet. Walking around this City,…
A Pint Sized NYC
Exceptional first night in NYC; evening started out with an in-depth literature and film discussion with Laurie. (Who is, quite possibly, one of the prettiest women on whom I have…
The Arab Dictator is here to stay
Please don’t count your chickens before they’ve hatched. Notwithstanding the fact that this is a People’s revolution (rather than a military coup) in Tunisia, there is absolutely no strong indication…
Travel Until Spring
I won’t be in Canada for most of this coming winter, something that makes me both a little bit sad and a lot excited as it is much travel overseas…
Fertilizing 2011 with the transformative 2010
2010 has been an amazing, exciting and hope filled year for me, and from many of your emails, for most of you as well. Sadly, and no matter how much…
From Paris, with (much) Love
Dear Readers, I frequent too many a café while traveling. Once more, I write to you from a coffee shop, only this time I am in Paris on a street…
London Town: Of men & coffee
I am seated at Nude Espresso in the Brick Lane market; the weather in London Town has been crisp, bright and without rain. Having spent my early childhood summers in…
Day 39: The Wheel? I own it.
In addition to my obvious and possibly extreme competitive nature, please add to that a need to be the teacher’s pet. (Baby Jane, why do I automatically assume that you…
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