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Cappuccino with Barzan: Friendship and Betrayal in Kurdistan

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Around eleven o’clock every morning, Barzan would look through the door of my office and say “Come! Let’s have cappuccino!” I would look up at him and respond enthusiastically “Yes!” Five minutes later I would… More

A Slice of Life – Kurdistan, Volume 4

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We are enjoying spring in this part of the world. The rain has tapered off and with it the large puddle that forms in my kitchen. I am so happy to see that puddle gone.… More

A Slice of Life – Kurdistan: Volume 3

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I woke up this morning to bright sunshine creating shadows on the walls. It is almost spring in Kurdistan. While indoors it is still brutally cold because of concrete buildings and lack of insulation, all… More

A Slice of Life – Kurdistan, Volume 2

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I’m sitting on my couch, staring out the window at a grey sky. Through the fog I can just make out that the Kewa Rash have a fresh sprinkling of snow. Geese are honking loudly… More

A Slice of Life – Kurdistan

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“Write more about Kurdistan! I want to hear more about your life!” This text came from my younger daughter recently. I realize I haven’t written much about my new normal. Perhaps it’s because my new… More