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text: FacebookTwitterGoogle+E-mail This is part 5 of a multipart series; you can find the other parts here: part 1 part 2 part 3 part 4 January 2009 Layth cruised up Highway 101 in the fast lane, on his way back to the City. He'd dropped a fare at the airport, waited in the cab line and picked up a return fare. Between the two, he'd already covered his gate – you couldn't beat that. The three month probationary period that Kadija had demanded had gone by like a dream. Layth had never felt so at peace – indeed, he'd never believed he could. He whistled as he drove his cab, and recited verses from the Qur'an at other times. And yes, sometimes he still popped in a CD and listened to the cool, flowing sounds of Pieces of a Dream. But he was living the dream now, building it day by day. His past had not disappeared. The events that had haunted him in the past still troubled his thoughts. The shame that had kept him stuck in place lingered in his chest like a blood stain that wouldn't wash out. He still dreamed about Iraq at times, but it was all less intense: painful but not paralyzing. At the same time, unfamiliar emotions blossomed like a newly planted garden. Hope. Joy. Self-acceptance. He was not a singing, swaying hippie with blonde dreadlocks and a tie-dyed t-shirt, smoking pot and singing Dust in the Wind. He wasn't happy all the time. He even had moments of doubt. But he was at peace, and good God that was a relief! His scars had stopped itching entirely, and he didn't feel like psychoanalyzing himself on that matter. He was glad enough to let it be. alhamdulillah. His new favorite word. It said everything, it encompassed happiness, food on the table, and life itself. He thought about Hassan's strategy for living with memories of war. Remember the good deeds you've done and the people you saved. Layth had been replaying an incident in his mind. Two years ago he'd been on a search mission south of Baghdad with his squad. There had been a rumor of a cache of weapons in a riverbank village. The squad was on foot, moving through light forest and wetlands. It was springtime and the rivers and streams were swollen. When they arrived at the village they found it had been torched by insurgents. Smoking rubble lay everywhere and the village stank of gunsmoke and death. If there was a weapons cache, Louis (in the context of the war he would always be Louis in his own mind) could not find it. The villagers were in bad shape. Some had been killed and buried hastily in shallow graves. Many were wounded, and all were hungry. They feared another attack and were trying to escape into the marshes south of the village, but the children and elderly could not cross the wide river. "We'll carry them." That was Becket, the com specialist. "Forget that," Hale said. "I didn't sign up to be no mule." Hale was a big country boy from one of the flyover states. Ferocious fighter, bad attitude. Louis considered. The mission was the weapons dump, but they weren't due back at the FOB for another six hours. "Alright," Louis said. "Becket, call in a flyover. South side of the river, five clicks deep. In the meantime, let's give these people whatever food we can spare. Tobias, see what you can do for the wounded. Up to half our med supplies, no more." Ten minutes later an F-16 roared overhead, buzzed the south shore twice, then radioed an all-clear. Louis nodded. "Alright, everyone. Find a piggyback partner. Young and old only. Don't touch any women over twelve or under sixty. Hale, start with that boy there." Louis knew that Hale had a little brother back home. Maybe he'd connect to the kid. It was an unforgettable sight. Nine men wading across a fast-moving river, water lapping at their waists, each with an Iraqi child or senior on his back, not to mention their packs and weapons. For the women they stretched a rope halfway across the river, anchored by two soldiers on each side. The women grasped the rope as they struggled through the current. Once they made it midway, the soldiers shifted the rope to the other half. People shouted instructions and encouragement to one another, making themselves heard over the din of the rushing water. The boy on Hale's back wrapped his arms tightly around the big man's neck. On the opposite bank of the river the boy hugged Hale's leg, and Louis thought Hale looked almost teary-eyed. Louis' first passenger was a frail, elderly man wearing sandals, a white robe and a red-and-green checked keffiyeh on his head. His white beard tickled the back of Louis' neck as they crossed. The cool water came up to Louis' chest at its deepest point; he struggled to keep his footing. Halfway across the river the man said in Arabic, "God bless you, my son. I am Shaykh Nidal At-Timimi and you are my honored guest anytime." It took four trips to ferry everyone across, and the men returned to the FOB weary but talking animatedly about the experience. That had been a good day. One of those rare nights when Louis had gone to sleep without wondering why he was there. He would hold on to that day. Maybe one day he would return and find Shaykh Nidal, and pray with him. He smiled at the thought. His cell phone rang, interrupting his reveries. He checked the caller ID. His mom. He sighed. "Hello Mom." "John 3:16," his mother said. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son – " Layth interrupted her. "I know the verse, Mom. And I'm great, thanks. How are you?" "Then why don't you follow it?" "Because I don't believe it. In Islam we have our own holy book, the Qur'an, and it says that God does not beget, nor was He begotten, and there is none like Him. "But that's not a real holy book. The Bible is the only holy book." "Gotta go, Mom. I'm working. Love you." Layth hung up. As Layth expected, his mother had freaked out about his conversion to Islam. When he first told her, she insisted that he'd obviously been brainwashed by the Iraqis. "They've done a Manchurian Candidate on you," she said. "Don't worry, I'll get you straightened out. No son of mine is going to Hell." She flew to San Francisco on the next plane. When Layth picked her up at the airport she started right in. "Jesus died for your sins. How can you betray him? I didn't raise you to be a terrorist…" Layth kept his mouth shut and nodded his head. He did not tell her about the name change. At Layth's apartment, his mother commenced her inspection, presumably searching for bomb-making materials and multiple wives in burqas. What she found instead was a tidy apartment that smelled of lemon cleaner and Chinese breakfast buns; smooth jazz playing on the radio; and Layth clean and sober. At prayer time she watched as Layth bowed and prostrated. "Who do you pray to?" she demanded. "To God, of course," Layth said. "The Creator of all. What you would call God the Father." "Is that so? And what about Jesus?" "Muslims believe in Jesus as a Prophet of God and a great man. We honor him but we don't worship him." Mom didn't like that, but on the whole the situation was apparently less dire than she expected. She returned to Florida still skeptical, but no longer angry. Miracles happen, Layth thought. What's next, world peace? As for Kadija, Layth had been counting the months, weeks, days and lately the hours. Today would be exactly three months since he'd taken his shahadah. He had tried not to obsess over Kadija, and he'd succeeded to some degree. But if there was such a thing as true love in this life, then this was it. The woman was in his bones like marrow. He was prepared for the possibility that she might refuse him. He knew he was no great catch. A war veteran with a scarred face and a past problem with alcohol. Taxi driver. Fledgling Muslim. She'd be right to turn him down. If that happened, he couldn't lie, he'd be devastated. But he'd survive. He was Muslim now, do or die. There wouldn't be any falling apart, drinking or any of that mess. Layth was on the path now, in the deen, and there he would remain, insha'Allah. Right on cue, as if his phone had been counting the days as well, it buzzed with a text message alert. Louis checked it surreptitiously, not wanting his passenger to see him using the phone. From Hassan: Meet me at the masjid tonight at 8pm. He didn't say whether Kadija would be there. Huh. After work Layth showered, prayed Maghreb, then donned his expensive woolen peacoat to ward off the January chill. A Christmas gift to himself the year before last, the coat used to be the only nice thing he owned. Layth smiled at that. The coat wasn't quite so beautiful now, with the knife slash across the shoulder and the blood stain that had faded but not quite disappeared. When he entered the Islamic Center his heart leaped into his throat. Kadija sat on the floor in the rear of the masjid with Hassan, imam Salman, a young Egyptian-American brother named Muhammad who worked with Hassan, and… Leslie? Kadija's neighbor? She wore a blue scarf – one of Kadija's probably – and was looking around with wide eyes, as if entranced by the idea that she was in a mosque. She saw Layth and gave him a little wave. Layth offered the greetings and sat next to Hassan. "What's up?" he asked. "I thought this conversation might be a little more, I don't know, private. Me, Kadija and Hassan." He glanced at Kadija, who gave him nod and a smile. "No brother," imam Salman said. "We need witnesses." imam Salman, an Egyptian with a bald head and ready smile, had been present when Layth took his shahadah, and since then Layth had come to know and respect him. Salman was knowledgeable and open-minded. At the moment, however, he wasn't making sense. "I am acting as wali or representative for sister Kadija," Salman said. "Muhammad and Hassan are witnesses." "And I'm here for moral support," Leslie said with a grin. Layth had expected this meeting would be an opportunity for him to talk to Kadija – with Hassan present – and find out if she had any interest in marrying him. Befuddled, he listened as imam Salman proceeded to praise Allah, then recite a few verses from the Qur'an. He then recited some statements from the Prophet Muhammad on the importance of marriage. "Marriage is a joy in many ways," imam Salman continued. "You share the ups and downs of life with someone you love. You support them in sickness, poverty, debt, and grief; and in health, wealth, and joy. You strive together to worship Allah more perfectly, and accompany each other on the road to Jannah, insha'Allah." "We know the statement of the Prophet that we are not believers until we love for our brothers what we love for ourselves. Our husbands and wives are also our Muslim brothers and sisters, so we must love for our spouses what we love for ourselves. Put your loved one first. Ask yourself, 'How can I make my spouse happy? How can I be a springboard for my spouse to achieve his or her dreams? How can I illuminate for my spouse the path to Paradise?" "If only one of you does this then he may begin to feel resentment. But if both of you do it, you will find a lifetime of joy, insha'Allah." Imam Salman spoke for another ten minutes. He said that people tended to focus only on love, but that what marriage needed most of all was kindness, respect, trust and communication, and that if those four elements were present then the love would sprout and grow into a great and fruitful tree. The words were beautiful, and Layth was just thinking that he would love to have imam Salman say these exact words as a marriage sermon at his wedding someday, when the imam wrapped it up and said, "What do you have for mahr?" "What?" Layth said. "I don't understand." Hassan leaned in and whispered in Layth's ear. "Mahr is the dowry gift. You have to give the bride something of value. It's a condition for the wedding." Layth's eyes opened wide. "Wedding? What wedding?" Everyone turned to look at him. "Why do you think we are here, brother?" imam Salman said. "I thought you were ready to marry this sister." "Marry?" Layth's brain tried to process this information, but his thoughts were logjammed. "I…" "Hassan!" Kadija said. "Didn't you talk to him?" "I told him to be here," Hassan said defensively. "I assumed you two had spoken." "I wish I were recording this," Muhammad said. "It'd be a hit on YouTube." "It seems there has been a misunderstanding," imam Salman said. "Brother Layth, do you wish to marry Kadija?" "Well, yes, very much, but.. I mean.. yeah!" "Good. Ma-sha-Allah. Where is the mahr?" "I don't have anything," Layth said. "I mean, I could put something together by tomorrow…" "I'll take your peacoat," Kadija said. Layth laughed, not sure if she was joking. She wanted his coat? "Uhh… it's my only winter coat." "It's what I'm asking for," Kadija said. "It's damaged." He fingered the slash. "And a blood stain…" "Louis Carl Hedstrom!" Kadija exclaimed. "You know what? Forget it. I have other places I can be." She began to rise, clearly upset. "Imam Salman, I'm sorry we wasted your time." Hassan whispered in Layth's ear again. "Give her your coat and count your blessings. Some women ask for gold and a new house. You'd better do something quick." "Wait!" Layth stood. "I'm sorry, I was caught off guard. I…" Layth looked around at the others, all watching him, and his face flushed. "I have wanted no other woman from the moment I laid eyes on you, Kadija. I would be honored to be your husband. And I'm grateful that you would accept this humble coat as your mahr. Please, take it." He removed his coat and handed it to the imam. "Also… I promise you everything that I have, my heart and… the strength of my hands, and…" "Louis," Kadija said, wiping a tear from her cheek. "Yes?" "You're sweet, but you're babbling." She nodded to imam Salman. "Please continue," she said. "Do you accept this coat as mahr?" the imam asked. "Yes, I do," Kadija said. "Do you accept brother Layth's proposal of marriage, freely and with no reservations?" "I do." "And are you, Hassan and Muhammad, witnesses to this?" They both murmured their assent. "Do the witnesses have anything to say?" "Marriage is made in heaven," Muhammad said, "But so are thunder and lightning." Layth laughed in spite of himself, and Kadija said, "Be quiet, brother." "Then," the imam said, "In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful; and acting as Kadija's wali and representative; and by the authority vested in me by the State of California; I now pronounce Layth and Kadija husband and wife." The imam produced a certificate of marriage from an accordion file. Layth and Kadija each signed it, then the two witnesses, and the imam last of all. Layth hugged the men one by one, then faced Kadija. He could hardly believe this was real. It was like one of those sweet dreams that you woke from with a feeling of wistfulness, wishing you could go back to sleep and re-enter the dream, but knowing it was impossible. Except this wasn't a dream. SubhanAllah! Kadija lifted her chin and smiled at Layth. "Husband," she said. Layth broke into a wide grin that crinkled even his eyes. "I guess I am. Now what?" "I have a suggestion," Hassan said. He handed Layth an envelope. "Open this later. And mabrook, brother. Congratulations." *** Layth and Kadija sat hand-in-hand on a wooden swing on the deck of their cabin. Behind them the coastal mountain range rose like an ancient army of giants, covered in sequoia, fir and majestic redwood trees. Before them was a well-tended lawn blooming with wildflowers, then a steep cliff that plummeted into the wild blue Pacific, where the waves seemed to crash in time with Layth's own heart. A while ago he'd spied a pod of dolphins passing by, leaping out of the water as if celebrating the joy of life. Now he watched a family of sea lions on the beach below, basking in the sun and occasionally barking loudly. The breeze blew steadily off the ocean, carrying to Layth and Kadija the scents of seaweed and far-off shores. It was all incredibly beautiful and vital, but none more so than the warm hand in his. My wife's hand. Layth's scars had not itched in some time, and he did not shrink from Kadija's touch. "I still can't believe Hassan did this," Kadija said. "He's an… interesting brother," Layth said. "I'll always be in his debt." "Not in his debt," Kadija said. "His friend and brother, like he said." The envelope Hassan had given Layth contained a brochure and reservation for a lodge on the Big Sur – a stretch of rugged, pristine California coastline that was as stunningly beautiful as anywhere on earth. Hassan had given them a three-day honeymoon trip, all expenses paid. Layth couldn't understand how a bike messenger could afford that. Maybe he'd taken up a collection at the masjid? There had also been a note: "Brother Layth, As-salamu alaykum. Please accept this wedding gift, and may Allah bless your honeymoon. Knowing you has inspired me, and I am grateful. If I can be so presumptuous, I feel like you are someone I can talk to, after not being able to talk to anyone for a long time. I hope that we will always be friends and brothers. May Allah grant you and Kadija joy in the dunya and aakihrah. – Hassan." "Are you happy?" Kadija said. Layth laughed. "Are you kidding? I feel like I'm high on something I never knew existed. I have Allah, I have Islam, and I have you, my Egyptian queen." It was Kadija's turn to laugh. "I'm not Egyptian," she said. "Not as far as I know. But I'll happily be your queen." Every waking moment since Layth's surprise wedding had been like a dream, but not a shattered dream this time. No, the pieces had come together to form a dream as whole and shimmering as the sea. Layth felt a deep gratitude to Allah for bringing him to this point. How did he deserve this blessing? What had Allah seen in him to rescue him this way? Whatever it was, Layth would do his best to be worthy of God's gifts. To be worthy of Kadija too, and even of Hassan. "How about you?" Layth asked. "Are you happy?" Surprisingly, even now that they were husband and wife, he feared Kadija's answer. He was afraid she would tell him that she'd made a mistake, or that she hadn't realized that Layth was so messed up, or… who knows. Kadija leaned into him, her warm body contrasting with the cool breeze gusting off the ocean. "Happy like I've never been before," she said. "Alhamdulillahi-rabbil-aalameen." If you enjoyed this, please continue to the next story: "Kill the Courier" – the long-awaited sequel to "The Deal"! (Read "The Deal" first if you haven't done so). For a guide to all of Wael's stories in chronological order, check out this handy Story Index. FacebookTwitterGoogle+E-mail 36 Responses Amy February 5, 2014 If I ever need a quick pick me up, I'm sure reading this installment will do it because it always leaves me in smiles. 12 0 Reply Wael Abdelgawad February 5, 2014 Ma-sha-Allah. That's nice to hear. 1 0 Reply Abu Ubayd February 7, 2014 Amazingly beautiful read … Your a excellent writer as the story comes to life in your head .. 1 0 M February 5, 2014 SubhanAllah, I wish I could have a wedding like this one, quick and simple. The title is a bit misleading though, I was afraid those two might not get married in this part :) I had a question for you brother, since you are a writer, do you think it's possible to become a writer without taking any proper writing classes, through just reading and practising? What would you suggest to young people who would like to have a career in writing but are discouraged because it's not one of those high-paying jobs? 2 0 Reply Wael Abdelgawad February 5, 2014 M, those are difficult questions. There may be some people who are so naturally gifted with language that they can succeed without training. But in general it's best to study the art of writing, either in a college setting or on your own. Your local public library will have many good books about how to write. I regularly visit WritersDigest.com and read all the free articles. I also read a lot of fiction (or listen to audiobooks as I drive), paying attention to how the author sets the scene, builds the characters and maintains suspense in the plot. You're right about one thing: practice is key. You can take all the classes in the world, but if you don't sit down and write every day, you will not improve. About your other question, I'm in no position to advise, since I do not earn enough money from my writing to make it a career. Maybe one day that will happen for me, Insha'Allah. In the meantime you must have some motivation besides money, whether it's the love of telling a story, a desire to share some part of yourself with the world, or something else. 9 0 Reply Amy February 5, 2014 Also if I can add- not every career in writing is necessarily low paying. There are companies who employ writers to put together requests for grants or other proposals. Researchers have to do a lot of writing as well. Copy editors have to know enough about good writing to do their jobs effectively. I'm sure if you do some research, you could find a lot more jobs than what one normally would think that require superior writing skills. Maybe one day you'll be writing speeches for a head of state! 3 1 A February 5, 2014 Amazing series mashAllah! :) This is definitely my favourite part till now. May Allah guide us all to the truth and to have simple weddings in accordance with the hadith of the Prophet saww that the most blessed marriage is that which causes the least burden. I was so hooked to the story ever since pieces of a dream came, I checked muslimmatters almost every day to see if the next part had been uploaded. Please continue writing more series like these. In a world where filth like fifty shades of grey is being presented to us, we are in dire need of stories like Layth and Kadijas wonderful story. 4 0 Reply Wael Abdelgawad February 5, 2014 Thank you A, I'm so glad you liked it. Come back next week for the first chapter of "Kill the Courier", Insha'Allah. It's not as sweet and happy as this story, but you might enjoy it. 2 0 Reply Sarah B. February 5, 2014 Masha'Allah! This story is like a breath of fresh air! Finally Layth has come full circle and is now living a happy fulfilling life as a Muslim, a person and by the end a husband. It's wonderful to see two people coming together in marriage and loving each other for who they are and for the sake of Allah. This has been a truly wonderful experience reading your stories. Masha'Allah you are very talented, May Allah bless you always Ameen. I greatly look forward to the next story :). 4 0 Reply Wael Abdelgawad February 5, 2014 Sarah, a truly happy union is indeed a wonderful thing. I hope to experience it myself, Insha'Allah. 3 0 Reply Gabriella February 5, 2014 Hello. I'm 14 years old and I love this story so much, I've been obsessed with it. I have eagerly awaited each part, and I wish this wasn't the last one. Jazakallah khayr, you have inspired me and renewed my faith. I'm definitely recommending this to my friends and family. Although I did wish you'd written more about how his family reacted. Being a Dominican/African American/Native American Muslim myself, with no other muslim family aside from my siblings and father, it would have been interesting to see how he dealt with that. Anyways thank you for this beautiful story brother Wael! It always makes me smile and I wish there were more stories like this. 18 1 Reply Bint Yasa'ah February 5, 2014 Assalamu Alaikum Gabriella, I love this series too :) If you liked this series, you'll definitely like the "If I Should Speak" trilogy. It's just as amazing. You can check it out here: http://www.goodreads.com/series/66596-if-i-should-speak. It's definitely worth reading. I'm only a bit older than you by the way, don't look at my name, it's misleading, I know. But that's just what I want to name my son when I'm older Insha'Allah. :) 1 0 Reply Wael Abdelgawad February 6, 2014 Gabriella, I'm so glad you liked it. I think each writer has to draw from his/her own experience, interests, and strengths. I don't have much experience with non-Muslim families reacting to a family member's conversion. I tend to write stories about characters going through a personal struggle of some kind. Dealing with hidden or shameful pasts, struggling with inner demons, that kind of thing. 2 0 Reply Bint Yasa'ah February 5, 2014 Assalamu Alaikum Br. Wael, I love this series and I know many other people who do too. Have you ever considered getting the series published? With fictional Islamic books becoming more and more popular, I think these stories would sell big. Wassalam 2 0 Reply Wael Abdelgawad February 6, 2014 Bint Yasa'ah, wa alaykum as-salam. Yes, these stories will all be collected into a book when they are complete Insha'Allah. I was thinking of self-publishing an e-book and looking for a print publisher. 3 0 Reply A February 7, 2014 Yes please get it published soon! It will be such an amazing addition to bookshelves in all Muslim and non-Muslim homes inshAllah. 1 0 A Lion is Born|Part 5: Wedding? What Wedding? | Fall Into The T Shirt February 5, 2014 […] A Lion is Born|Part 5: Wedding? What Wedding? He was not a singing, swaying hippie with blonde dreadlocks and a tie-dyed t-shirt, smoking pot and singing Dust in the Wind. … People shouted instructions and encouragement to one another, making themselves heard over the din of the rushing water. Read more on MuslimMatters […] 0 0 Reply Shams February 6, 2014 Reading this with tears in my eyes. It is just so beautiful. Jazak'Allāhu khair for sharing such a beautiful story. I love the part, painful but not paralyzing. Its true. Very much true. 1 0 Reply Umm Meriem February 6, 2014 Really lovely story, ma shaa Allah. Baarak Allahu feeka. It's very nice to have some fiction to read that is also Islamically relevant. Looking forward to the next series, and catching up with Amina, in shaa Allah. 3 0 Reply ummmanar February 6, 2014 Mashallah I love this series amazing how you came up with idea. I can't wait for anther series.I have been obsessed with it. 1 0 Reply iffat sharif February 6, 2014 yay!!! m so happy for layth and khadija :) MashaAllah awesome ending……and u know i laughed for five minutes at Muhammad's comments…."youtube" and "thunder and lighting "!! amazing sense of humour !! haha… well brother,u made me learn sabr….one week!!! but it was worth the wait !! now again waiting for "The Deal " !! :) As Salam Alaikum 3 0 Reply SA February 6, 2014 Assalamu alaikum. I've really enjoyed this story. JazzakAllah khair. It has showed me that it's alright to express your painful thoughts to someone. I am a person who holds back a lot, and so I really look forward to read more about Hassan and learn to share my feelings. 2 0 Reply Taqwa February 6, 2014 Eloquently written masha'Allah! I love the ending! 2 0 Reply Jessi F. February 6, 2014 Beautiful mashaAllah. 0 0 Reply rayyan February 7, 2014 Assalamu Alaikum! This is such a beautiful ending to a beautiful story; sure it was filled with so many struggles and conflicts but those are what makes it so insightful and something many can relate to and learn from. I was hanging on to every word! Thank you for writing it. I'm also thrilled I got answers as it relates to Louis' (well Layth's) crippling remorse and how he moves on from that; a lesson to all I think, and his dealings with his family. Really loved their simple wedding as well; again another hot button issue of the ummah that needs attention and dialogue. Excellent work and I, and others too I think, look forward to getting snippets of Layth and Kadija's story. In the meantime, very eager about the continuation of another great read. 0 0 Reply Humaira Khan February 7, 2014 Loved how the end ties in with the beginning (pieces of a dream). "..not a shattered dream this time. No, the pieces had come together…" 1 0 Reply Saliha February 7, 2014 "Louis' first passenger was a frail, elderly man wearing sandals, a white rope and a red-and-green checked keffiyeh"–should say robe. Aweome,love the story. 0 0 Reply Wael Abdelgawad February 9, 2014 He was a cowboy! He was carrying a rope. No, I corrected it, thanks. Good eye. 1 0 Reply Asmeeni February 11, 2014 Loved this! Mashaallah brilliant storytelling. So glad it ended happily, leaves a great feeling behind :) 0 0 Reply Wael Abdelgawad February 11, 2014 Thank you Asmeeni! Come back tomorrow for the first installment of the next story, Insha'Allah. 0 0 Reply Ammena Tarannum February 16, 2014 Salam! The plot of the story is brilliant. But I have a question about conversations between Louis and Kadija, like: >>Louis reached for Kadija's hand, but she pulled away. "I'm sorry," she said. "I'm a Muslim woman and I'm not supposed to have any physical contact with a strange man." "Am I strange?" Louis said. "Strange in this context only means that you're not my husband or my relative," Kadija explained. "I'm very sorry about your brother," Louis said softly. "I've known others who did the same. It's terrible." >>"Oh, Louis!" Kadija's eyes got round and she put her hand on her heart. "No, I didn't mean it that way! I just meant that you walked with a kind of grace and power, and I suddenly thought of a jungle cat as I watched you." Louis grunted wordlessly. Kadija nodded her head and raised her eyebrows. "Okay?" she said. "Yeah, okay." Louis assented. >>Louis and Kadija exchanged a glance. Louis covered his mouth with his hand, and tried not to laugh. "Kadija," Louis said. "You know how you said you had to avoid contact with me because I'm not your husband?" "Yeeeees," Kadija said, drawing the word out with a questioning tone. "Well, hypothetically speaking, if you and I got to know each other and you found that you liked me… you know…" "I can't marry a non-Muslim man, Louis, if that's what you're asking." "Well, I wasn't proposing marriage or anything." Louis laughed. "But why can't you, anyway?" "It's not allowed in Islam." "Why is that? I mean, isn't love more important than rules? Isn't God a God of love? Why should He want to keep people apart?" Kadija smiled and arched her eyebrows. "Are you saying you love me?" Louis felt his face get hot. He looked at the sandwich wrapper on the floor. "Well… I don't know," he said. "There's something about you. I knew it the first time I met you. I do think about you." "What do you think about me?" Kadija asked. Louis glanced at Kadija's face, then back at the floor. "I think you are beautiful," he said. "And you're calm in a way that I need. I think… uhhh… I think you could save me." Kadija sat back in her chair and let out a breath. "Wow," she said. "I'll tell you the truth, Louis, I think you are special too. And yes, I feel something. If you were Muslim, who knows? They are fine for being only a story, a romantic one. But to compose an 'Islamic' story they don't seem to be appropriate, rather seem to be quite loose conversations between a man and a woman. Hence my humble question to Muslimmaters is: Do these conversations and acts fit in the Islamic way of behavior of a Muslim woman? Ma-assalam. 1 0 Reply Sulayma February 17, 2014 Assalamu Alaikum Br. Wael – I've been reading your stories always on time, always anticipating the next one, and I'm only finally commenting on here. As someone who loves to read but was never a fan of romantic novels, I find myself gravitating back to your stories and anxiously waiting for the next instalment, I believe probably because I can relate to many of the characters and what they have gone through. May Allah (SWT) continue to bless you with this gift, and may you continue to bring hope and light to peoples hearts, as I know many who are going through terrible times will find solace in these stories and reminders to keep them strong. Barak Allahu feik, and may you never tire of writing, and your passion only grow stronger :) Wsalam. 1 0 Reply Wael Abdelgawad April 9, 2014 Sulayma, wa alaykum as-salam. Thanks for finally commenting! I hope you'll continue doing so, Insha'Allah. Ameen to your kind dua'. 0 0 Reply zen April 9, 2014 not gonna lie, this stuff is waaaaay better than fanfiction (mostly because its realistic and well written) 1 0 Reply Wael Abdelgawad April 9, 2014 Okay, ma-sha-Allah! 0 0 Reply Abdullah Bajaber April 24, 2014 Ma sha Allah. Very nice. Keep it up. Have forwarded links to family & friends. Must say it is refreshing to have such stories in an Islamic context. Very inspiring. Baraka Allah feek wa jazaka Allah kheir brother Wael. 0 0 Reply Leave a Reply Cancel reply


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CAIRO (AP) - Supporters and opponents of President Mohammed Morsi clashed Friday in the worst violence since he took office, while he defended a decision to give himself near-absolute power to root out what he called "weevils eating away at the nation of Egypt." The edicts by Morsi, which were issued Thursday, have turned months of growing polarization into an open battle between his Muslim Brotherhood and liberals who fear a new dictatorship. Some in the opposition, which has been divided and weakened, were now speaking of a sustained street campaign against the man who nearly five months ago became Egypt's first freely elected president.


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IBM has a great catch phrase: Helping Build a Smarter Planet. I recently watched a video about the past 100 years of IBM and was really impressed by the many ways that they have innovated and contributed to the progression of, not only technology, but society as a whole over the last century.
I recently saw an ad that they put up about Smarter Marketing and ended up watching this online:
It's a great ad and really clever (especially how the guys with the bags pull off the suits of the guys in front of them with a cord coming out of the bag). It does a good job telling the story of how companies have come to view people as a demographic and not as individuals, yet how their company can help businesses regain relational connection.
I was thinking as I watched this: It's not only big multi-nationals or even small local chains that put people in boxes and categories. We as individuals do this to one another and non-profits may even do this with a donor base. We are all guilty of stereotyping in order to make quicker judgements and decisions.
This got me thinking: When did this all change? How did we get here? How did the world of business become so backwards relationally?
Here are some random-ish guesses:
Back in the day, a blacksmith would make a sword (or other tool) for a specific person. That person could say how they wanted it done and the blacksmith made it. It was a face-to-face interaction. At other points in history shoes, gloves, clothes, or some other artisan type of product were made on a small, individual, relational basis. As times changed and things began to be mass produced clients no longer told businesses how they wanted it. Businesses told clients how they were going to get a given product. It reminds me of what Henry Ford said about the Model T, "Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants so long as it is black." Apple (Steve Jobs) was also known as a keeping an extremely high level of control on user experience as well. Although they do a good job of hiding this fact from most users (have you tried opening an iPhone lately?).
All this to say, companies both big and small are now trying to figure out a way to continue increasing profit but also want to regain the 'relationship' that artisans had with their clients in history past. Starbucks caught onto this idea a while ago. If a person has a local Starbucks that they go to faithfully, there is a good chance that the 'barista' knows their order or preferences. But the beans that they are using are often mass produced and the client gets to choose from a few selected pre-chosen roasts (that probably were market tested and fit certain ranges of tastes). So Starbucks makes huge quantities, but tries to have a relational face (or facade).
Is hearing from the customer really innovation or is it an attempt to go back in time? Do we want to have the relational benefit of a local culture, while at the same time scoop up bigger profits?
Many companies are trying to do this because people are waking up to the reality that they don't like being a demographic or a number. We as consumers are also becoming aware of how this has dehumanized both us and the workers who make the things we use. The global human rights movement actually makes us care about this as well (which is a great thing).
But is it all smoke and mirrors and just a way for companies to create a culture that just feels more relational? Do companies really care and want to become better global citizens? The good ones do.
Yet, we don't live in a world run by the decisions of the businesses around us. We live in a society that is shaped by the choices of many individuals!
Here's where I'm trying to go with this: If we really want to 'Build a Smarter Planet' (or smarter neighborhood, church, business, family) then we need to be willing to relationally engage in all areas of life that we can control. We need not sit back and wait for corporations or others to declare "We're ready for relationships to matter again!" We need to take the initiative to value the people that are right in front of us!
Despite my critique of businesses…I do respect and appreciate those that are acknowledging there is a problem in our world (that isn't fueled by a fear of losing profits). It's good that there are people forward-thinking enough to see how our world needs to change for the better…and have the courage to look within.
So back to the video above: Are we all willing to rip off the labels or demographic that we carry and put on others? Are we as leaders willing to embrace and learn from people who don't fit within the status quo? It is this connection and process of learning and growing that makes all of us more 'emotionally intelligent' and I think that growing in these ways we'll truly build a smarter (more just, whole, connected, authentic, understanding) planet.
Seasons of life come and go…some are easy and some are tough. And what makes them easy or hard is completely subjective. These hard seasons, times when the rain is really falling, test and reveal what the real foundations of our lives are.
A few years ago when we first moved to Barcelona I experienced what was to date the most significant testing of what I thought was the foundation of my life. In that time, I was hoping that I would have clearly seen that I drew my hope, strength, and peace from knowing I was loved by God and connected to his Spirit through following and trusting in Jesus. I didn't. I realized that I drew my strength from me and my illusions of control.
Why am I writing about this 3 years later?
In part because I've just come to grips with it and can articulate it. But also because I'm feeling drops of rain falling a bit harder than usual again…and these figurative drops are reminders of what happened in my life those years ago. They are beginning to ask the question: Is my foundation what I say it is? Is it my control of situations and foreseeable comfort in the future? Or is it living in Jesus and the love of God?
This morning I woke up with a familiar pit in my stomach. The one that shows up when I feel out of control and a bit overwhelmed. The one that says that there is something wrong with what my true foundation is. I hate it…yet I love it because it shows me how things really are. Thanks to the storm a few years ago I (hopefully) have the experience and tools to know how to quickly deconstruct the fake foundations and stand on true solid ground….before I fall through the floor.
Yesterday I was a part of the first Serve the City day in Barcelona. We had many volunteers come out and help us do 4 great service projects in the neighborhood! There was a lot going on and gave me a lot to think about.
First off, it was great to join my friends in trying to do something good in our neighborhood. We've lived here for nearly 3 years now, and it was a joy for us to do something that had a more 'public' expression of our love for this city. I see the day as a great first step towards discovering how to best make our unique contribution to the fabric of Barcelona and our neighborhood.
One of the interesting things that happened was when we were setting up fubol in a local square called 'El Forat de Vergonya'. Which means 'Hole of Shame'. This square has a very interesting story and the locals see it as an expression of their struggle against the government trying to change the fabric of the neighborhood: displacing the poor, trying to make an area into a place only good for business (tourists) and not for locals. I've lived in the neighborhood for 3 years, but yesterday I learned a lot from a guy who passionately expressed his skepticism about a group of internationals doing something in his neighborhood. I realize that even though I know the history of the square, I have much to learn about the spirit of the people who protect it from commercialism. For this, I am grateful for the guy who took his to speak with us.
Me and the local guy part ways at a significant place. He told me that people have two options: submit to the government and let them do what they want or to fight 'a war' against the government. I asked him if there was a third way. I said that the 'agenda' of Serve the City is to serve people in the neighborhood…could it be that serving is a third way? His response, "Your third way is death. It won't work." While all of this may sound a little dramatic, it is a pretty big deal to this guy.***
At this point, I think that I could have a number of responses. One would be to say…let's bag this service idea and fight in the same way against the 'powers that be' who are perceived to pulling the strings.
The other would be to take his response as a challenge. As followers of Jesus, we are taught and modeled to serve. Even when it costs us a lot and isn't the popular choice. Even if serving leads to 'death'. We have learned throughout history that fighting power with power is a cycle that is only broken when somebody loses in a devastating fashion. When we choose to serve, we choose to break a power cycle and choose a different way. A way that changes us internally.
I understand what the local guy was (is) saying, and I respect his passion, his cause, and his desire to protect his neighborhood. He will continue to fight his war and I will encourage him to do it when we cross paths. I believe that he cares deeply about the very real and tangible issues facing the people who have called that place home for many years.
I am choosing to enter into the fabric of the neighborhood in a different way. I'm not looking for control, power, nor do I have political agenda. I can't fight for those things in part because I'm 'just a foreigner' (as the local guy said), but also because I don't think those things are a solution to the issues. When Jesus was tempted with power he rejected it and instead lived a life of service. It was through serving that he lifted up others, revealed power corruption for what it was, and revealed love.
I'm still processing the conversation from yesterday. Most of all I'm celebrating that we had over 20 volunteers, equipped kids to make over 20 thank you cards for city workers, played futbol with neighborhood kids big and small, connected with families through free family portraits, helped kids express their creativity through self portraits, and had a really good time doing it!
Maybe there are only two ways war or submission….maybe I'm choosing both by fighting a different war with simple acts of submission. And maybe I'm ok with that.
***And I have a worldview that believes that death leads to resurrection anyway…so I was almost encouraged by this in a weird way.
Chandler Harnish Final Pick '12 Draft
The Draft is alive and well…not the draft for the military, but for the NFL, NBA, MLB, or MLS. This past week in the NFL there were 253 players 'drafted' by the 32 teams. My favorite team, the Indianapolis Colts, had both the first and the last picks of this draft.
As sort of an 'honor' the last player picked of the 253 picks is dubbed 'Mr. Irrelevant'. How much impact is this player really supposed to have in the NFL? If they were really wildly successful in college, they would have been picked higher. This year the Indianapolis Colts picked Chandler Harnish, a quarterback from Northern Illinois, with their last pick…Chandler Harnish is Mr Irrelevant.
But he gets to go to Disneyland. He gets a parade in his honor. He still gets to play in the NFL. He gets to play a game for his job. He was good enough to be picked. The Colts saw something in him that made it worth their pick, even their last pick, on this guy. In reality, if the Colts' first pick Andrew Luck gets hurt, we could have Mr. Irrelevant as our starting QB. He has the chance to make a difference as some level. And he's elated to have been picked at all. (You can read for yourself in the above linked article)
This post has the potential to turn into a sports post…which isn't my aim here.
As I was reading the above article from ESPN.com I was hit with this reality: In the Christian world, there are far more 'Mr/Ms/Mrs Irrelevants' than there are '#1 picks'. There are a lot of people writing books, speaking, blogging, or whatever that some would say are the all stars, or the super-Christians. But there are far more 'normal' Christians out there than those who gain notoriety for their thoughts about Christianity, Church, Mission, or whatever faddish topic is trending.
What I'm getting at is this: This world won't get any better, won't ever change, won't ever become the creation or place God intended it to be, if 'irrelevant' Christians don't get in the game somehow. Often times they/we are too content to just read about topics or listen to sermons instead of live them. Or we think our voice doesn't matter because it's not being published. But it's just not true. While we may think that our voice is irrelevant, or that our actions don't matter, or that our decisions don't make an impact on our world, or that we would really make a difference if we wrote a book…we're just wrong.
Truth is, we live in the neighborhoods we live in, have the friends we have, make the connections we make, all for a reason…for real relationship. Podcasts don't have friends. Books don't have 'besties' (I can't believe I had that word even in my head). Often times even speakers on stages feel out of touch with people and live outside of real relationship. There is unspeakable power in the 'irrelevant' lives of Christians living out the love of God in tangible flesh and bone.
You or I may never record a podcast. Give a sermon. Write a book. But your voice and life matter. Your voice, my voice, may be the closest thing to the voice of God our neighbors ever hear. God may have something beyond what we could ever ask for, or imagine, planned for us. But if we only 'leave it to the pro's' the '#1 picks', then we'll never know.
I sat down to write something…I wanted to write something profound about Easter, the Resurrection of Jesus, trust, mission, or something…something profound. I've rarely been writing these days, so I wanted it to be something good. But, I just don't have it in me this morning. But nonetheless, I wanted to post something here to clear the cobwebs from my corner of the digital world.
But this brings up something that I have been thinking about. Do we always need to be profound? Do we need to try and be profound most of the time? Is there any space for being simple?
Does God only speak to us in deeply profound ways? Or does God also speak to us in simple ways? When reading through the account of Jesus' life in the Scriptures, we see that Jesus actually spoke about the Kingdom of God in really simple ways: a net, a treasure, a lost coin, a fig tree, a banquet…
These times for me don't necessarily represent times where I need many complex words or thoughts…it's more of a season of simply living, listening, trying to love well, and learning to trust more deeply in God's goodness towards me (us).
We just returned to Barcelona from just outside of London where we had our annual leadership gathering for Christian Associates…the organization/family/group we are a part of. Last night our president, Rob, shared about his vision for the future…I can easily say that I'm as happy as ever to be a part of what CA is doing and I believe our future is bright.
At one point during Rob's talk, he asked us to discuss a question: What are the biggest inhibiting factors to greater mission impact in the Western world? (or something like that)
This question really stirred something in me…a fire in my belly, so to speak…and I'm going to attempt to put into type what was on my mind in and in my heart. (And it should be clear that this post is just as much towards me as it written by me.)
One of the resounding answers to this question from our group was a lack of leaders who are willing to give up the comforts of their known lives to jump into to something risky (complacency). I see this as the first issue. It's not easy or safe to leave behind ministry roles where one is clearly using their gifts, has consistent pay, a crowd to influence, access to resources, clear 'success' metrics, etc. Why would one want to do that?
The second layer of this issue is that it's also not easy for a person who is not in a 'professional ministry' role (I hate that wordage by the way), to imagine themselves as a leader within the Church when they don't have the experience or credentials that one may imagine would be necessary. (side note: in all of Scripture, it never says that formal education is required for leaders…it's about faithfulness, love, and obedience. Education is often to augment these things…not replace them.) We've come to a place where many people within and without of the Church think that leadership comes with a stage and a microphone….there were many leaders in the first century Church that we don't know about from Scripture who never got any 'press', but who were essential in how the Church came to be.
A second issue is that there may not be enough churches developing leaders from within their communities to send out of their communities. The prevailing system in the western Church is basically one where a handful of professional clergy lead the many. Things have been like this for a long time and people have clearly defined roles in the structure. There are people who prepare talks, music, ministries, and other church services; and then there are the people who listen, receive (maybe consume would be an appropriate word), enjoy what the other set of people are providing. It's been long observed in churches that often 20% of the people do 80% of the work. The issue is that our current leaders are often so spent just doing what they are required to do for their community's needs, that getting around to training leaders to be sent out is often left by the wayside. A second level to this is that many leaders don't want to send out their most influential leaders because they may be difficult to replace. I would argue that creating voids in leadership requires new leaders to arise and while at the same also keeps us on our toes in regards to continually developing leaders.
The third issue I see is that many people see themselves as 'normal Christians' i.e: not leaders and aren't given a greater vision for their lives in the Church. People only learn what they are being given. When the only vision that people have for their spirituality/faith/religion is that they receive services, then it's not hard to figure out why more people aren't growing into leadership: they aren't taught that they should be. I could name 10 incredibly gifted friends of mine that have leadership potential but don't step into it because their pastor doesn't tell them they should. Beyond active leadership training in church communities, another issue I've experienced is that character development, lifelong discipleship and learning, and internal disciplines are not actively taught. When our ideas of discipleship only treat symptoms, we still leave the root sickness in there somewhere. Our practices of discipleship must go deeper to treating the inner-life so that when we do end up leadership positions we have the character to sustain ourselves there.
The fourth thing I see is that people think that 'they could never do what we are doing.' I've heard this so many times over the 8 years that we've been a part of church-planting work. "I wish I could just up and move overseas, but I can't because…" The truth is (and this isn't any attempt to sugar coat it) they really don't wish that they could do what we do. If they did, they would make it happen just like many of my colleagues in CA. Many of my friends in Christian Associates not only left pastor-type jobs, but they also left the corporate world as well. They made a decision, accepted the challenge, took the step of faith, that building God's Church around the world was worth the sacrifice and effort. If you are reading this and you've ever had the thought, "I wish we could move overseas to help build the Church but ______", then I would challenge you to look at all of the obstacles God's people faced in Scripture. Do we really believe that God is not able to remove obstacles when we choose to sacrifice for Him? Why do we so easily accept that suffering, trials, challenges were a clear part of Jesus' ministry, then us want nothing to do with those things? And what's worse…some of us even think that we're doing a better job of following Jesus when we don't experience suffering, trials, and challenges.
So we have a void…a huge need for leaders who embrace courage, risk, creativity and have a love for the Church, while our pervasive culture points us to safety, predictability, and passivity.
I guess the reason that I'm writing is because I have hope that there are people out there that are willing to step in the void. Maybe it's you…Maybe you've been feeling like there is something different out there for your pursuit of God, your learning from Jesus, your place in serving the Church. I would hope that there maybe a few of my list of friends that would read this recognize their potential to do something great for the Church, the earthly presence of King Jesus.
I am also writing this because I have hope for the Church. I believe that God's spirit is actively moving in our world and in the Church and that there is great potential in our times. While I've been a bit on the hard-nose side of things in this post, the reality is that I can also think of examples of church communities who are sending leaders out to harvest beyond their walls.
To end this…I hope the void disappears. We can do it. God can do it.
The lone woman waging war on Barcelonas pickpockets | World news | The Guardian.
This a cool article on a woman in Barcelona that is trying to make a difference in the culture of a city. Maybe we'll start handing out whistles with her? It's also yet another glimpse into how the city of Barcelona is only taking baby steps to fix an issue that really needs long strides.
I'd love to meet this woman…maybe if I travel around and try to steal something she'll fine me:) (That's a joke)


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The Gitmo Files: al Qaeda's alleged primary financial managerAccording to a leaked Joint Task Force Guantanamo threat assessment, a current detainee named Haji Wali Mohammed was al Qaeda's "primary financial manager." Haji Wali also allegedly worked for the Taliban, and purchased missiles for Osama bin Laden with support from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agency.
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ISAF airstrike kills senior Haqqani Network commander involved in Kabul hotel attackIsmail Jan provided "material support" to the suicide assault team that attacked the Intercontinental just two days ago. ISAF also confirmed the assault was carried out by the Kabul Attack Network.
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We've been using an embc provided external IP to direct users through ISA for OWA and it works fine, however we've just assigned a sub domain to the IP again via embc basically email.schoolname.notts.sch.uk, and now it wont let you log on, IP still works.. name version wont.
Basically looks like its not catching the web listener in ISA, ran out of ideas to why.
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November 21, 2014
The Ronald McDonald house in Marshfield is getting set to celebrate its 20th anniversary this week.
Sunday the house was open to the public, allowing donors and anyone else who was interested a chance to see inside the home away from home for families with sick children.
"It's warm and comfy and homey," said Sandy Zyrgarlicke, House Director, "it's $5 a night if they can afford it, it's free if they can't. They get a key; each family gets a bedroom and parking space."
The house caters to families with kids ranging from newborns to 21-year-olds and relies mostly on donations to operate. In addition to that, they hold fundraisers and receive money from area McDonald's restaurants.
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When my daughter was 4 months old, my husband and I hosted both our families for Christmas dinner. I served this cheesecake for dessert. It's quite festive and was thoroughly enjoyed by the mothers and ladies of the house. —Stacy Dutka, Bienfait, Saskatchewan
12 Servings
Prep: 40 min. Bake: 45 min. + chilling
2 cups crushed shortbread cookies
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 packages (8 ounces
) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 teaspoons
McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups fresh
frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter.
Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan
on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 6-8 minutes or until set.
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It wasn't long ago that I learned about Thailand's nascent wine industry. I wish I had known about it back in 2001 when I was passing through. I would have loved to check it out. For now, I'll just have to imagine it in all its tropical splendor, in between the occasional news clip about it that pops up on my radar.
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Nice as this story is, Thai wine certainly isn't! Thai wine at its best is vile plonk. The cheaper stuff is good for stripping paint or killing rampaging elephants. WIne making is an art that goes back centuries - it will take a few more centuries for our Thai sisters (and brothers) to learn what our French brothers have long forgotten.
"First of all women have better taste perception than men... and paying attention to small details, I think sometimes guys don't do that" she is quoted as saying."
When I made wine at my small winery, I used to ask my wife to taste the wine and tell me if I'd gotten what I set out to get. My palate is good, but hers was always better.
Where did you get to taste Thai wine, and how long ago was it?
That's a bummer. Thai wine sounds like it's about where Egyptian wine was 5 years ago when I visited. Nasty.
As expected from this blog, another interesting story related to the industry. I hope Ms.Lohitnavy maintains her spirit. It's difficult to have all eyes watching while you serve as the example of a progressive female. Then again, maybe that's what will drive her to success.
"she's looking forward to proving that she can do the job better than any man." I sure hope she's not appointed to the Supreme Court. They'll have a field day with that.
To be honest i think what Nikki is doing is something to be applauded and not to be put down. Besides, unless u have tasted GranMonte wines i think that it is unfair to make a gross generalisation regarding the wines of any region. Perhaps u could try the 2009 Chenin Blanc or even the 2006 Primavera Syrah which I believe won several awards aand was one of the wines served at the ASEAN Summit.
I have lived in Thailand as an Aussie expat for the past 4-5 years and would have to say that Thai wine is the least desirable wine I have ever tasted. The country just doesn't have the land nor the climate for growing good grapes. Although I commend Nikki Lohitnavy - I think that that the Thai viticulture industry has a long way to go, and it may never reach a level of international competitiveness due to pure topography and climate alone.
Based on the changing climate and more and more fluctuation in weather pattern, Australia may lose the ground for some agricultural sectors. You will hear more and more rising wine regions in China and India.
Nick, taste the wines first buddy, then comment.
Sorry people - eat your words.
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LEGALS: NOTICE OF SALE The Board of Directors of the Franklin County Irrigation District has declared surplus and authorized the sale of a 2000 3/4-ton Chevrolet pickup, automatic transmission, 2-wheel drive, with service body. It will be offered for sale during...More info Email a friend
LEGALS: SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF BENTON JUVENILE COURT Depedency of: ALEXUS THOMPSON, D.O.B.: 09/04/2011 No: 13-7-00243-0 Notice and Summons by Publication (Dependency) (SMPB) To: Joshua Ortiz, Alleged Father To: Unknown Fathers A Dependency Petition...More info Email a friend
LEGALS: TO: The general public & TO: All interested parties Please take notice that the shareholders of DigitalAug- ment Inc., a Washington State Corporation with principal offices in Pasco, WA, have elected to dissolve the corporate existence of DigitalAugment...More info Email a friend