Posted in Family, Happenings, weather on March 13, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Kool and his sister.
The rest of the Gang (without Kool)
Last Friday was a beautiful day! We (and the rest of Damascus) decided to go on a picnic. It was like a picnic epidemic swept over the city. EVERYWHERE was packed. We drove for over an hour to find this sweet little place where you bring [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on March 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Trees are budding! It’s been warm all week this week, and I’m being lulled into a springtime reverie…maybe the winter is gone for good? If Damascus is anything like Kansas, though, I should know better. March is a fickle month.
Posted in Cultural Observations, Humor on March 5, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Drivers in Damascus, like most other places, like to personalize their vehicles. Mini buses often have baby shoes (for good luck) hanging from the hitch in the back, and many private cars have things like fake grease splatter stickers adorning them (that one I’ll never get).
Taxi drivers go all out. Taxis often [...]
