Category Archives: History

A Hijab for Ashura

Posted on October 28, 2014 by TheJessicaness

Caleb took his bike to duty so that I could stay home and kill a thousand ants. I need to call the bug guy. I met Eloise at her place at 11:20 and she served us a lunch of samosas, bread, … Continue reading →

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Caleb’s Tour of Bahrain

Posted on October 18, 2014 by TheJessicaness

Caleb wanted to get out of the house today and I was surprised that he had an itinerary to accomplish such. I didn’t get up until 9:30, but breakfast didn’t slow us down and soon we were u-turning (one of … Continue reading →

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Awesome Drive Through Abu Dhabi

Posted on August 26, 2014 by TheJessicaness

I woke up at 2:45 and jumped out of bed. Checked the time and went back to sleep. I woke again at 5:15, same thing, but this time I heard a hair dryer, so I got up myself. I love … Continue reading →

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We Missed It

Posted on July 4, 2014 by TheJessicaness

We got home last night and sat at the table to unwind. I checked Facebook – a great way to keep in touch with people in the States and with what’s current here. San Diego had a lot of websites … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts on Ramadan

Posted on June 30, 2014 by TheJessicaness

Ramadan was the hottest month in Islāmic history. It was a time of less food and water, so during their fasting it’s not just for starving or dehydration, it’s a time of contemplation and reflection, of spiritual growth, and commitment. It’s … Continue reading →

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