We’ve been hearing about Sandy, aka ‘Frankenstorm’ for a while; warnings, tips on how to keep safe and survive the worst…etc. But the awesomeness of Canada is the fact that people didn’t really process the magnitude of what could’ve been a horrible natural catastrophe until last evening, before the unwanted guest arrived that is, due [...]
Today is Adam’s first day at school, or the “big kids’ school” as he refers to it. As I write this, Adam’s probably learning new stuff, making new friends -or enemies- eating his lunch, or peaking at someone else’s lunch with envy -or disgust- but most importantly he’s experiencing being a 1st grader in a [...]
انتابتني البارحة أحاسيس متضاربة فور إعلان أنّ بداية شهر رمضان المبارك ستكون اليوم، فرحت، تشوّقت ولكن خفت كثيرا من التعب والعطش والجوع، فالصيام سيكون هذه السنة 18 ساعة في كندا. المهم تناولت السحور، وبعد صلاة الفجر بفترة تمكنت من النوم، وبعد بضع ساعات أيقظنا المنبه لبدء يوم جديد. قلت لنفسي: ما أجمل رمضان، وما أجمل رائحة [...]
I watched a special report on one of the Canadian TV channels about something called: Snakehead fish, aka Frankenfish, or the ‘Fishzilla’, as National Geographic referred to it. The monster fish was spotted earlier in May in Burnaby Central Park by locals, and the never-ending hunting attempts to rid the pond of it started immediately. [...]
Ok ladies and gents, mark your calendars and get ready for the Toronto Palestine Film Festival (TPFF), it’s going to take place between Sept.30- Oct.7, 2011. The festival program for 2011 is now live! The TPFF is a non-profit organization which started back in 2008 as a commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Al-Nakba. Dedicated [...]
As all of you hockey fans know, Boston played against Vancouver in the Stanley Cup Final yesterday; it was my 1st time ever to watch a live hockey game. And boy what a tough and hard sport it is, I mean watching along I couldn’t help noticing that Hockey is a really extremely difficult sport [...]
There is something about Canadian mornings… The earlier I wake up, the more beautiful my morning becomes. The foggier it is outside, the yummier my coffee tastes. The rainier it is, the more tempting it is to go out for a walk. The cooler it is, the more refreshing I feel. There is something about Canadian [...]
It’s been only 4 months since I landed in Canada, I know, but for some reason I do wish I could already vote. I’ve been watching the debates on TV, in English and in French; I’ve been reading leaflets, following campaign ads of the several parties, and I already have a favorite My sudden interest in [...]