Note to Qatari journalists

[qatarperegrine]

Dear newspapers of Qatar,

"Burger King offers 'Family Meal'" is not news.

That is all.

Comments

[node.livejournal.com]

Reminds me of this (http://www.newyorker.com/fact/content/?040105fa_fact2) article by a guy who goes to Saudi Arabia to help train journalists.

[roach2600.livejournal.com]

Thanks for posting that article - I found it really interesting. Had a hard time making it to class on time finishing it...

[materjibrail.livejournal.com]

Whar caught my eye in today's newspaper was this
Cyclists urged to follow traffic rules.
"Urged"?

[qatar.livejournal.com]

What do you think the traffic police are going to do -- enforce traffic laws? Come on, get a grip! :-)

[(Anonymous)]

LOL how true...

http://qatarcat.blogspot.com/

my thoughts exactly

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you, Marjorie, for all your beautiful and thoughtful writing. I found your site while reseaching Qatari recipes (only to find that the recipe you have posted is Egyptian). But, having done considerable amounts of research of Qatari sources, I have appreciated your quick wit and deft analysis. You made me chuckle...more that once...as I searched your archive trying to figure out which entry title on the list might conceal instructions to a traditional Qatari dish. Thanks anyway for the good laugh. Best of luck to you in Qatar. And if you do have a traditional Qatari recipe, I would be delighted if you would share it.

Susanna

p.s. I could not find an email address for you where I could send this comment, which is why I posted it.

Re: my thoughts exactly

[qatar.livejournal.com]

Hi, Susanna! Welcome to my blog, and thank you for posting! I've been enjoying getting to know new people through this blogging thing.

I think the only truly Qatari recipe I have is for harees, which I posted here. I only know one westerner who has tried it (I'm vegetarian) and he hated it, but it's a big hit with Qatari children.

I've been planning to track down a cookbook someone recommended to me here, and I'll definitely post more as I find them. (My mother's been asking, too!)

Re: my thoughts exactly

[(Anonymous)]

Thanks for your tip, Marjorie...I hadn't seen that recipe for harees in my browsing (That's a whole lot of meat!). I will be wishing you luck in finding a recipe book and keep a lookout for others when you post them.

Whaaat I especially like about your entries is the insight you offer into normal, daily life in Qatar and the commentary you record of Qatari people. So much of what makes official publication, history, news, etc.. seem constructed so entirely out of catch phrases (not always properly employed) its hard to get a feel for what the people and their lives are like. Your observations and reflections are really valuable, and I look forward to reading more of them.

In the meantime I thought you might enjoy a look these references: http://www.tariqramadan.com (I especially like the section on spirituality, although I understand he has done much work in understanding conflict between religions and interpreting ilsam as compatile with western society)
and http://www.friendsofopenhouse.org/articles.cfm (I found the articles by Yehezkel Landau on building peace in the Middle East inspiring, and the story of Open House is remarkable as well).

By the way, have a great time in Jordan.

Cheers!

Susanna

lol

[(Anonymous)]

Haha...that made laugh out loud. I know exactly how you feel...but then I suppose it is a small country and the little things excited some of the expats :)

http://www.qatarliving.com