Stories of Our City

The Internet in Beirut

Believe it or not, the internet in Beirut is decidedly faster than it was when I left in June. But, it still leaves much to be desired. According to the BBC “ In March this year web users in Lebanon were shocked (well, not really. We knew we had ridiculously slow internet!) to learn the internet [...]

I miss Beirut

I miss walking down the streets to the music of the horns honking. I miss my friends. I miss kibeeh sajieh from Leila’s. I miss hummus. I miss the sea. I miss fireworks. I miss dukkans. I miss the bus rides. Can’t wait to get on that plane! Just a few more days!

Traveling

I am finally headed back- back East to finish up packing and then back to BEIRUT!!!! I have been gone WAY too long, I can’t wait to feel the sticky air on my face, smell the sea and drink some coffee from Cafe Younes.

Idaho Justice Story Festival

Is this weekend! I am so excited about the upcoming festival in Boise- can’t wait to see what I learn about Justice as I listen to the stories. Can’t wait to learn from others about the scope of justice and ways that I can start bringing justice to my neighbors. And, I am looking forward [...]

Door nobs

There was a time when a door nob would be more than just a decoration or a thingy used to hit the door and make a louder noise than just your hand. Yes, believe it or not, there used to be so much more hanging from the doors of the people of Damascus. The hands [...]