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Wearing Many Hats--A blog about being a writer, a mother, a teacher and an expat in Dubai: February 2009
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Wearing Many Hats- A blog about being a writer, a mother, a teacher and an expat in Dubai. Sunday, February 1, 2009. I’ve done it. Well, no, I haven’t finished my manuscript, but I’ve made a discovery. It may not be anything new to many of you—but for me it ‘s big. I have made peace with the idea of plot. Plot is the driving force behind a novel. Otherwise it’s a series of vignettes with nothing tying them together. Something has to tie the threads of her West Bank experience together. And it has to ...
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Wearing Many Hats--A blog about being a writer, a mother, a teacher and an expat in Dubai: Traditions
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Wearing Many Hats- A blog about being a writer, a mother, a teacher and an expat in Dubai. Sunday, January 4, 2009. In honor of the New Year, my cousin, who is married to a Greek/Egyptian ended the lunch on a traditional, but fun note— the honoring of St. Basil, one of the forefathers of the Greek Orthodox Church. Also known as the St. Basil Cake, is the heart of the tradition. What is the Vassilopita. I’m not sure what it was about Vassilopita. January 5, 2009 at 7:48 AM. Soooo, Maha, who got the coin?
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Wearing Many Hats--A blog about being a writer, a mother, a teacher and an expat in Dubai: January 2009
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Wearing Many Hats- A blog about being a writer, a mother, a teacher and an expat in Dubai. Monday, January 19, 2009. I love Dubai at this time of year. Dozing in the warmth of sun. Sighing in my soul. Sunday, January 4, 2009. In honor of the New Year, my cousin, who is married to a Greek/Egyptian ended the lunch on a traditional, but fun note— the honoring of St. Basil, one of the forefathers of the Greek Orthodox Church. I’m not sure what it was about Vassilopita. Thursday, January 1, 2009. I was born i...
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Wearing Many Hats--A blog about being a writer, a mother, a teacher and an expat in Dubai: Writers, have you ever thought of...sssshhhh...giving up?
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Wearing Many Hats- A blog about being a writer, a mother, a teacher and an expat in Dubai. Sunday, February 1, 2009. Writers, have you ever thought of.sssshhhh.giving up? There are so many times I wanted to throw my manuscript away forever. It’s easy. Just chuck it away and let it go. I get that feeling when. 1 I’m stuck. 2 I feel insecure and unsure of myself as a writer. 3 Have the ideas, but don’t like the way the plot is moving. So what do I do when I feel that way? Do I actually walk away? I had a f...
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Wearing Many Hats--A blog about being a writer, a mother, a teacher and an expat in Dubai: Spring into Winter
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Wearing Many Hats- A blog about being a writer, a mother, a teacher and an expat in Dubai. Monday, January 19, 2009. I love Dubai at this time of year. Dozing in the warmth of sun. Sighing in my soul. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Dubai, United Arab Emirates. I'm a wife, a mother of three children, a teacher, a grad student and a writer. I wear many hats in my daily life! View my complete profile. My picture Book- Rayas Globe. January 1, 2009. Shelfari: Book reviews on your book blog.
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Wearing Many Hats--A blog about being a writer, a mother, a teacher and an expat in Dubai: My picture Book--Raya's Globe. January 1, 2009
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Wearing Many Hats- A blog about being a writer, a mother, a teacher and an expat in Dubai. Thursday, January 1, 2009. My picture Book- Raya's Globe. January 1, 2009. I was born in Lebanon, I have an American Passport, you are Palestinian, I live in Dubai and lived in Saudi Arabia till I was 5- where am I from? He was truly perplexed! From that question, Raya's Globe was born. That question continues to be one we often discuss in our family. Where are you from? Is this a question you wonder about? I think...
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Wearing Many Hats--A blog about being a writer, a mother, a teacher and an expat in Dubai: Getting Plot
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Wearing Many Hats- A blog about being a writer, a mother, a teacher and an expat in Dubai. Sunday, February 1, 2009. I’ve done it. Well, no, I haven’t finished my manuscript, but I’ve made a discovery. It may not be anything new to many of you—but for me it ‘s big. I have made peace with the idea of plot. Plot is the driving force behind a novel. Otherwise it’s a series of vignettes with nothing tying them together. Something has to tie the threads of her West Bank experience together. And it has to ...
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