For those asking about pictures, I am going to try and set up a Flickr account for all my Dubai pictures. As for Kuwait, there really is nothing to see yet. I am in a hotel in what is called the Kuwait Free Trade Zone. It is basically an industrial park. Seen one – seen [...]
Because I am stubborn enough to stay logged on for fourteen hours over a two day period in order to download something new. Stew – “Something Deeper Than These Changes” I liked the title. This is an acoustic, singer/songwriter record. The tunes are very relaxed and simple, but the lyrics are sharper. The words are [...]
I could smell the sea air this morning. I think it’s imperative that I always live near the water – whether it’s Sandy Hook Bay or the Arabian Gulf. I am an official resident of Kuwait now. I got my papers today. The final piece of processing was Monday when I was fingerprinted. There had [...]
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals will be playing TOAD’S on February 22nd! I urge you all to go and celebrate my birthday for me. Tell her I said ‘hi’.
We are in the winter months in the Middle East as well. Winter means periodic rain and possible snow (it has snowed in Baghdad and Tehran this month). It means temps at the mid-50s to low 60s – heavy coat weather in these parts. And it means grey. Grey skies – all the time. In [...]
Sure, you read it already in all your papers. But it is MORE fun when the front of the Arab Times screams: “Lies Led US to Iraq War” well – Duh! 935 false statements? Was that per minute??
I was kind of nervous going to work this morning. I haven’t worked for three straight weeks, and THAT hasn’t happened since I was in my early 20’s. I’ve rarely had two weeks off in the time since. Not that I’m looking a gift horse in the mouth, mind you. It was very relaxing to [...]
Got my passport in hand and fly out today. (yay!) For my last day in Dubai… well, most of the day was spent sitting depressed in my room, doing laundry (4 hours!) and watching George Clooney movies. Later, I went back to Waxy O’Connors for dinner (and beer). Actually, Waxy’s has a terrific chef. His [...]
The sun was out, so I went back to the beach today. On second look… it was still beautiful. But now I can see the effects of more and more people. Litter is evident. Not big, New Jersey pollution yet – just the small things: bottle tops, plastic wrappers, a plastic bag here and there. [...]
Fascinating to hear about the economic woes in the US from here. Senator McCain proposes saving the economy by cutting corporate taxes and extending a corporate tax credit for buying equipment and research and development… Um, did that already. That has been in place since 2003. Dub-A- Huh? wants to give everybody rebate checks. DID [...]
Today, I went to the movies and saw I Am Legend – which was good, but I still like The Omega Man better. I also finished my first book on this journey. I read Into The Wild. This is an excellent, well written and thoughtful story. Maybe I’ll see the movie, but I worry about [...]
Yes, it is incredibly sad that our daytime TV crap oozes around the world. There is no reason for any innocents to have to suffer through “Dr. Phil”, “The View” or “Rachel Ray”. However, it IS a good time to see Cartoon Network in other parts of the world. You can’t imagine how bizarre it [...]
Another grey day in Dubai. And my visa (and passport) nowhere in sight. No one knows why – “it has never happened before”. My guess is that it has something to do with a finance job and a theater arts degree. And it is raining again. But not just raining. Pouring. Buckets. Not only is [...]
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