Tag Archives: international

Really In the Real Inn

Posted on May 30, 2018 by TheJessicaness

We had a nice Uber driver keep us busy with conversation on the way to the airport where we would walk around for at least an hour — better to arrive early and buy yogurt, hummus with pretzels, and a … Continue reading →

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Living Situation

Posted on February 2, 2018 by TheJessicaness

Q&A a Day: Who do you live with? Myself on the daily, my husband mostly, and our two dogs; Sparky and Piggy. Caleb and I met in the middle of 2005 when we worked on the same ship in Virginia … Continue reading →

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Drooling to Doha

Posted on April 8, 2015 by TheJessicaness

I woke in the middle of the night, which woke Julie, but didn’t keep her from falling back asleep — and back to snoring. I picked up the blanket and moved from the twin beds to the couch with my … Continue reading →

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Practicing Selfies by the Dead Sea

Posted on April 4, 2015 by TheJessicaness

I woke up at 7 am to Julie’s snoring and me rolling over wouldn’t help so I shut the door on the room we were in and went to the couch till 10 am when she would wake me from … 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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