For nearly a month now, I’ve had the distinct privilege of being in ‘Palestine’ for the first time in my life. I’ve traveled from Jerusalem to Gaza and back again. My journey is far from over, but once it is I’ll be taking some time to process all the memories and experiences I’ve been fortunate enough to gather during … Continue reading
Category Archives: Lifestyle
On the farm
There’s nothing like a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. Try as they might, boxed and bottled versions of the vitamin C cocktail always pale in comparison. Nevertheless, the price of the staple breakfast drink have gone up steadily in recent years. Demand might be down, but a crippling disease known as citrus greening has … Continue reading
My trip to (Trinidad and) Tobago – 2 of 2
When I told people I was going to Trinidad, a few of them asked me, “what about Tobago?” Of course, my friends and I always planned on visiting both islands during our trip, but “Trinidad & Tobago” is simply too long a name for any country to have, and I’m too lazy to say the whole thing … Continue reading
Simple pleasures
I miss having a washer and dryer inside my apartment… After procrastinating for a few days, I went down to the laundry room a little while ago with a basket full of dirty clothes. There was someone already in the room, and he tried opening the door for me, even though it was already open. But … Continue reading
My trip to Trinidad (and Tobago) – 1 of 2
It’s taken me a lot longer than I wanted to post this, and as the title implies, there will be a sequel. I got back from Trinidad 10 days ago. I only spent about 10 hours back home in DC before flying to Colorado. That trip didn’t go so well for me…. and part of … Continue reading
Your dogs getting on my nerves…
It’s past 1am and I’m trying to enjoy some much-needed peace and quiet before going to sleep. Unfortunately, there’s a dog in one of the neighboring apartments that won’t stop barking. I’m resisting the urge to start flipping out. It might be a puppy. Certain people might think that means I should have the same … Continue reading
Israeli occupation strikes again
Less than a week after a statue of Rosa Parks was unveiled in the US Capitol, new rules will be going into effect in parts of the occupied West Bank that will deepen the divide between living standards enjoyed by Israeli settlers and Palestinians living under occupation. Following complaints from settlers (who illegally occupy land … Continue reading
Harlem shmarlem shake
Am I the only one who has had enough of this stupid new ‘dance’ craze?! I’ll admit to being a bit of a hater, having not yet created some viral internet fad that might earn me some money and exposure to facilitate early retirement. But the bottom line is that most of the shakes we’ve … Continue reading
Karim Haddad 