Crooked cops and brotherhood

In the past two days I have had the privilige of meeting two good people. One was an honest cop and the other a decent taxi driver who didn't try and overcharge me. It came to me as a surprise. I know it is sterotypical for me to think that there are no honest cops and no decent taxi drivers but when all evidence points to the contrary and with the reputation they have among many others, the good get drowned out by the bad.

My brother is on his way home, having finally adjusted to the jet lag. We had a wonderful time here and I am glad I was able to share part of my experiences here with him. We saw lots-mosques, people, museums, and cafes. He did some solo traveling down to Luxor. And he was really just great to have along. I mean we sat on the mediterranean together, drank tea and 7-up in cafe horreya, and sat in the belly of the pyramid together, how could we not have a good time. I think he has learned a lot coming to Egypt, and I can't wait to see him and the rest of my family in full again.

A new word

I created a new word today for my paper.

Techno-social movements-socieal changes intiated, guided, and controlled by a new form of technology affecting a large or influential part of a population i.e. blogging in Iran

go me

Iran

I am curious. What do you all really think of Iran? What images pop into your head when you see its name in a headline or hear someone talk about it?

If you would, could you post a response to this (before you read the articles) and let me know what you all think of Iran. It can be anonymous if you want, but I would like it honest. Then read these two articles which give two different viewpoints about Iran and the people.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article1363826.ece
http://www.alternet.org/audits/66847

They may challenge your assumptions. They challenged mine.

My brother has left me and the end of the world

SWWEEET!

I am finally going to get to read an online serial as it is posted. None of this catch up stuff. It is by David Dunwoody the author of Empire. He has started new one called The Harvest Cycle at http://www.harvestcycle.blogspot.com. Oh yeah!! Apocalypse novels!!

Anyway as for an update with my brother. I should be writing a paper instead of blogging while he is not here. And he is not on his way home. Yes, my brother has embarked on an adventure to upper Egypt to Luxor by himself. He's got guts, traveling like this, by himself, is something I haven't done yet. I am actually feeling very proud of him.

Back to work i.e. eating and reading the prologue to the new novel. :)

busy, busy, busy

Everything is wrapping up here, which means basically chaos. Posting has gotten sparser as a result. Sorry.

I saw Iron Man in an Egyptian theater today and went to the freaking pyramids-so old and so dead. Of course I forgot my camera so when Pepe gives me his pictures I will have some for you.

I will post when I can and will definitely resume regularly in the summer. One thing which will remain regular besides being awesome, is Sunset. Chapter 4 is up and is specially dedicated to my coteacher of English over here in Egypt.

Hang in there,

timmah

My Puppy

I really miss my dog. I have only seen her on video a couple of times, and I am thankful for that. I miss her craziness and soft fur and how she will growl at you if you try to move her from where she is sleeping on my brother's bed if you are trying to get into bed to go to sleep.

Here are two pics to show how much she has grown-she has a habit of putting things in her mouth. She is a dog after all.

Happy Moms

Today is Mother's Day...

Hope you hugged your mother (if you can).

I love you mom. Thanks for everything. See you soon.

timmy