November 2014
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An orphanage for Yezidi children
Loyal Blog Readers, the kind hearted ones on the WWW I have always admired and looked up to young people who try to create something in their world. I have never met this young girl, but have heard enough about her to tell you all about a special project which you can help in making possible. It’s a new… Continue reading
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Buy Art! Help the displaced!
Loyal Readers based in Erbil, This one is for you. I love sharing with you the little, special things that take place in my nest. So, here is something exciting. Are you ready to add this to your calendar this weekend? Friday, November 21st, 2:30 pm is your date to make a difference and give a helping… Continue reading
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Dear Me
My dearest, Loyal Reader…Back then, I used to make time have time to visit the little children in the orphanage. I used to help with their homework, play games and run around like a child in the garden. Dear Me, how many times I sang songs running in circles holding little children’s hands; or the times… Continue reading
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Sugary Cakes – Sekercake
Dear Loyal Blog Reader, Imagine, sugar and cake? I know, emmm emmm. Then imagine this: That perfect cake with your favorite character, your lover’s favorite football team or even the cover of your favorite book. Then you can eat it all. Two sisters in Erbil, Ozlem and Cigdam, make that possible with lots of time,… Continue reading
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A day… in my life
Dear Blog Loyal Blog Readers,Have I ever mentioned how much I love you all? Photo: Olivia Steele I had a few lovely emails in my inbox from a few of you who read the blog regularly. To address one of the comments, yes, I will create a website and post a lot of different updates.… Continue reading
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Yoga and a lot more, in Erbil’s Fig Club
Loyal Blog Readers, Imagine in the middle of a hectic week of emails, appointments, work, cooking and running after the children (any mummies reading my blog?) you have an entire hour all for yourself. In a place with candles, flowers, and everyone you see greets you with a smile. A dream in Erbil? Well, no… Continue reading
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#BuyAblanket this winter for those who have fled the warmth of their homes
Dear Loyal Blog Readers, Here, I am sharing a message from my friends at RISE Foundation. Please read, reach out and help. Buy a blanket campaign by RISE foundation Winter is coming to Kurdistan, Iraq, where 1.2 million people have been displaced this year by the consequences of the war. A real war. Real people.… Continue reading
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New book for November
Dear Loyal Blog Readers, November is super exciting since we have the very first Poppy Loves book club gathering. This month’s book is The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman by Denis Theriault. Through my lovely brother MM, Poppy sent over some copies of this book that we are sharing among us before meeting on… Continue reading
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Hello November
Dearest Loyal Blog Reader, WOW! November already? In part of the world, here in Kurdistan, October has been a month filled with tears. Tears, because our men and women in uniform are fighting monsters (ISIS) to keep our land safe.. mothers said good bye to their children in the hope they will see them again,… Continue reading
My Nest in Kurdistan 