Posted on July 10, 2009 by American Bedu
When I had my mastectomy one year ago due to breast cancer, I had no problems in discussing and sharing my experience with anyone who wanted to know. I attribute my forthrightness in this regard to being an American and having grown up in an environment where illness is a fact of life and not [...]
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Posted on July 9, 2009 by American Bedu
An Australian woman and her Saudi husband have kindly allowed me to interview them about their relationship, bi-cultural experiences and future plans.
To begin with, let’s start with Mohammed. When did you arrive in Australia? And what brought you to Australia?
July 2007. I came to study my Masters Degree.
Is this your first time to [...]
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Posted on July 7, 2009 by American Bedu
I was recently watching news on CNN which was discussing Muslim women who wear the burka (ie, abaya) and headcover and whether such attire was a sign of fanaticism Islam. The reporter specifically mentioned movements in France, Turkey and Netherlands as well as elsewhere in Europe to make Islamic wear such as an abaya, burka, [...]
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Posted on July 6, 2009 by American Bedu
If you are fortunate to be invited to the home of a Saudi for a meal, in all likelihood you will be served some type of dish containing lamb. In my experience lamb seems to be the favored meat of Saudis. Lamb will be prepared grilled, baked, fried, boiled and presented in a variety of [...]
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Posted on July 5, 2009 by American Bedu
Henna is very popular in Saudi Arabia among both men and women. Women will use henna to make exquisite designs on their hands, arms and feet for special occasions such as weddings and during the two Eid’s. Henna is also used by both men and women for the hair as well.
However if you are not [...]
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Posted on July 4, 2009 by American Bedu
Today is Independence day in America. This is the day that Americans will rejoice in the freedom and democracy that is the right of every American citizen. It is also my first Independence Day in America for quite some time. The last three had been in Saudi Arabia and prior to that in Pakistan. As [...]
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Posted on July 3, 2009 by American Bedu
In the United States there is a popular show on TV called “So You Think You Can Dance.” Contestants who believe they have a natural dancing talent will audition. If they are selected, then they will compete against a group of other dancers demonstrating their ability to dance from hip hop to classical dance routines. [...]
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Posted on July 2, 2009 by American Bedu
Anyone who has been following my blog for a short time quickly picks up on the fact that not only am I an animal activist, but that I am very partial to cats. That’s just me. However, I also would never neglect or abuse a dog, even in Saudi Arabia or any other Islamic state. [...]
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Posted on July 1, 2009 by American Bedu
I continue to remain in Houston taking care of a family member. We go daily to the medical center where we see individuals from all around the world to include a sizeable Arab population, among them many Saudis. The temperatures in Houston have reached 100 degrees F (over 50 C). With the humidity factor, the [...]
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Posted on June 30, 2009 by American Bedu
It saddens me when I learn of a young Saudi boy who has not seen his father for ten months due to the father’s busy schedule as a successful international businessman. Yet when asking the mother about this, her response was even if the father was at their place of residence it was still unlikely [...]
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