Tag Archives: border

April 20: Kafka’s Border

Posted on May 2, 2009 by talestotell

This is an excerpt from a post I wrote in September 2008… The outdoor restaurant overlooking the sea has been nicknamed “Casablanca without the alcohol” by Dr Bill. Here, we internationals and Palestinians alike sit, looking out over the moonlit … Continue reading →

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March 30: Land Day in Beit Hanoun

Posted on April 1, 2009 by talestotell

Today was Land Day, celebrated every year in Palestine, commemorating the Palestinian love of the land and also those people who have died for it. Our friend S from the Beit Hanoun Local Initiative invited us to join people in … Continue reading →

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March 12: When a 2nd home isn’t due to wealth

Posted on March 13, 2009 by talestotell

In the taxi on the way back from Al Fukhary tonight, E is on the phone checking if we can visit Abd tomorrow in Al Wafa hospital to deliver the chess set. “Fil asr.” she finishes. “Is ‘asr‘ arabic for … Continue reading →

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