Monthly Archives: August 2013

Just A Spoonful Of Sugar Helps The Medicine Go Down.


It tastes delightful but it’s not a food. It is terribly habit-forming and causes cravings but it’s not exactly a drug. It gives instantaneous energy and quickens the muscles, yet it’s not quite a nutrient, vitamin or mineral. I am … Continue reading

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Peace Lies Not In The External World. It Lies Within One’s Own Soul


Since former President Mubarak caved to popular pressure and stepped down from power on February 11, 2011, Egypt has been struggling to define the terms of a new democratic order. After six decades of misrule—beginning with the wholesale nationalization of … Continue reading

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5 Minutes Can Change Your Life…


Unplug for 3-5 minute…and sing and/or dance like you’ve never sung or dance before. No headphones, no mumbling, no tiptoeing around (the neighbours will be fine). Just go wild for one song. Live and Learn. We All Do. Thanks for … Continue reading

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The Soul Has Loved And Will Love Again Because It Has Learned Patience……


“Patience is a virtue.” We’re all familiar with that cliché, and many of us know that patience is listed by Paul in Galatians 5:22-23 as among the fruit of the Spirit. And, as usual the Qur’an also touches the essence … Continue reading

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And I Don’t Even Hate You…


Special Forces (or Forces Spéciales) is that rare beast, a French war movie. Yes, seeing the French army taking out bad guys might break a bit of fresh ground, but in all other respects this film follows every time-honored formula … Continue reading

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