Monthly Archives: November 2009
November 2009: Thanksgiving in Iraq
I can be a liability in social settings. I often fail to recognize social norms. That’s how Claire found herself in Iraq with me talking about breasts, lesbians, and Mormons to a conservative Muslim family of imams, doctors, and lawyers. … Continue reading
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Nov 2009: An American in Syria
You can’t just enter Syria if you’re an American. God forbid, that’d be too easy. We took a taxi to the border customs office, where we were promptly told to wait in the corner. And wait. And wait. We needed … Continue reading
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Nov 2009: Lebanon
This is the first country where we’ve hitchhiked, and we’ve hitchhiked several times while here—in the snow-capped mountains of north and in the dry hills of the south. Muslims and Christians alike often seem to be offering a taste of baklava, … Continue reading
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Nov 2009: The day I became a Bollywood star
“Hey, do you want to be in a Bollywood movie?” asked a pot-bellied guy reclined on a motorcycle as we passed him on a street in downtown Mumbai. “I’m recruiting for extras who can work tonight.” The offer was enticing, … Continue reading
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