Have you ever needed to express yourself, but couldn’t find the right word ?
Did you then try to find it, but fail miserably?
What then ?
Did you give up ?
What if you could invent new words ?
Why am I whatifing ? (what + if + ing)
Aren’t we already creating words ? (Blog + Sphere [...]

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In 1990, my parents sent their 12 year old youngest son (me) to summer camp in Alexandria (Egypt). It featured the usual activities found in such camps: lousy food, uncomfortable beds, sports, and singing (the fun part). This camp also specialized in Computer programming; really just an excuse to call it educational. It was educational [...]

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Next week I will be flying to the US on a business trip. The itinerary includes at least 3 flights each way. I’ve flown plenty of times of before. I know that statistically, I am safer up there than riding in a car (particularly in Amman). However this safety factor only applies to modern jet [...]

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One of the challenges of living in Amman used to be getting directions. It was not uncommon to hear something like: From the 4th circle, head towards the 3rd circle, go under the bridge, take the first right, keep going straight, until you see the watwermelon shed, then turn left, and dalak du3′ri, until [...]

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