This is not cultural shock, this is cultural illiteracy

11 years ago

If you have looked at my blog before, you probably know about my struggle to integrate fully into Egyptian culture.…

Why I am against Morsi’s declaration

11 years ago

I am writing this post to document my objection to the latest constitutional declaration announced by Egypt's president Mohammed Morsi. My…

My isolation bubble and why I keep myself there

12 years ago

I am Egyptian. That, in itself, should tell you a lot. My country has gone through a lot. At first,…

He who has ears, let him hear

12 years ago

Once upon a time in Germany, an ultra-nationalist and extreme right wing party, the Nazi party, came to power. The…

The saga continues…

12 years ago

Those of you who know me, probably know that I have a problem with rent controlled tenants in my apartment building.…

Why abandon nuclear energy?

12 years ago

Ever since the Fukushima nuclear disaster, there seems to be a global trend towards phasing out nuclear energy. A lot…