Samar, this is so touching and so beautiful, you have brought tears to my eyes! I had no idea what a talent you are!!!!!!!!!!!! And your dedication to the memory of Rob is so moving. He would be overwhelmed with emotion if he could see this exquisite creation and your kind words. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am so impressed with you, Samar. You are a gifted human being in so many ways. How lucky Rob and I have been to be friends with you and Nabil. Thank you!!!!!
I am jet lagged but still able to reflect on the past two weeks favorite experience. Walking and watching the city wake up. Leaving the building close to sunrise, I am greeted by a few cats startled at the sound of my steps wondering if I am a threat or just a safe walker. I start my descent and pass by the neighborhood baker warming up his oven and spreading his dough with his special zaatar (thyme) mix. I continue my walk going a few meters uphill then down again. A security guard (the same one) is sipping his first turkish coffee of the day with a full rakweh (coffee pot) next to him. Shuffling songs is always fun as the music gets as eclectic as my observations: from Camille to Pete Murray to the Cat Empire... now it's Stael's "Le temps de dire Ouf". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z293fEIUhuw . I walk by a corner shop where bags of fresh bread are already delivered, sitting on racks waiting for the shop to open. The wind starts blowing harder: I am ge
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