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Dec 8, 2009, 8:52 am
A few weeks ago I came across a post on Hijabtrendz about these cute little Al Amira style winter hat from Zara. As soon as I saw it I said “oh man, I so want that, but alas I’ll never g... Comment - Like
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Dec 7, 2009, 9:29 am
I found myself unusually busy this morning and I’m just getting around to turning on the computer and seeing what’s going on. To my delight, I learned that Talk Morocco launched today! ... Comment - Like
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Dec 6, 2009, 6:53 am
On Friday morning we woke up around 6 a.m. to a shakedown right underneath our window. At first it was terrible screams, those I imagined of someone being stabbed. The yells got louder, begging fo... Comment - Like
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Dec 4, 2009, 8:46 am
Trains are by far the best way to travel throughout Morocco. They are inexpensive, have frequent timetables, get you to most major cities in Morocco, and you can watch the varied landscapes of Moroc... Comment - Like
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Dec 3, 2009, 6:54 am
It’s one of those sayings that remains true no matter what you’re trying to get or where you’re trying to go. I mentioned the recent dip in price of the new bus company in Rabat- a... Comment - Like
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Dec 1, 2009, 8:37 am
I never really knew that kabobs were a Middle Eastern food thing. It’s one of those things that I grew up with because my mom made us Lebanese food as part of our every day meals. They neve... Comment - Like
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Nov 30, 2009, 6:16 am
Some tagines have holes in the lid and some don’t. The glazed ones I bought in America did not, but I only used them in the oven or for serving so I don’t think holes where necessary. ... Comment - Like
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Nov 30, 2009, 5:56 am
Since I’ve already written enough about Eid as far as a full-blown experience, and the purpose behind the holiday I thought I’d just write a stream of reflections of this year’s E... Comment - Like
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Nov 28, 2009, 4:00 am
To all my Muslim family, friends, brothers and sisters around the world- a very joyous Eid Al-Adha to all of you. May Allah accept your sacrifices, guide you and grant you forgiveness, and have me... Comment - Like
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Nov 27, 2009, 4:00 am
In ?orocco; co,puter keyboqrds qre lqid out in AZERTY: So Iùm typing this post on qn AZERTY keyboqrd fro, our fq,ilies house in El Jqdidq zhile I hqve the opportunity, but Iù, typing qs I nor,qlly z... Comment - Like
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Nov 26, 2009, 4:00 am
To all my family, friends, and readers celebrating Turkey Day in America (or other parts of the world), I wish you a wonderful day filled with warmth, happiness, and lots of great food. I’m th... Comment - Like
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Nov 25, 2009, 5:10 pm
I really like Twitter for the fact that it allows me to share additional tidbits about all things Moroccan, Islamic, and life related that aren’t always worthy of a full post. Yesterday, blog... Comment - Like
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Nov 25, 2009, 8:13 am
Here is my reflection of Eid Al-Adha from last year. I consider it my first Eid because the year before was my first year as a Muslim. I took the day off from work, but other than that I honestl... Comment - Like
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Nov 24, 2009, 9:11 am
Unfortunately, it’s time to retire the Darija Word of the Day posts on 760 Days. My vocabulary has been expired except for about 5-6 words that I have trouble transliterating and understandi... Comment - Like
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Nov 24, 2009, 8:46 am
On Saturday, Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid Al-Adha also called Eid Al-Kbir, some translate it as Festival of the Sacrifice, and others call it the Sheep Feast. Either I haven’... Comment - Like
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Nov 23, 2009, 9:09 am
Does anyone know the word smatixsh or smaticksh? I can’t for the life of me figure out how to transliterate it! It’s actually one of the first Darija words I learned because my husband... Comment - Like
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Nov 23, 2009, 8:51 am
Moving to a new country can be both exciting and scary. Depending on why you’re moving and where you move to, it could become an isolating. Initially, meeting locals and befriending the coun... Comment - Like
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Nov 20, 2009, 9:28 am
Today’s word is yalla (let’s go, come on or hurry up). It’s also used in standard Arabic to mean the same thing. There is another word also used for “hurry up” somet... Comment - Like
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Nov 20, 2009, 9:14 am
I’m aware that this blog post might seem a little kooky. But, one of the goals of this blog is to help people find their way living in Morocco in any and all aspects. If one person benefits ... Comment - Like
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Nov 19, 2009, 7:51 am
Today’s word is ns (half). It sounds like ounce with more of an ”oh” sound than an “ow” sound. Does that make any sense? Comment - Like
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Nov 19, 2009, 7:45 am
When I first started this blog, I meant for it to be more of a guide to living in Morocco with just a few of my personal stories peppered in and throughout, but somehow IÂ seem to get off track from t... Comment - Like
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Nov 18, 2009, 11:43 am
Today is Moroccan Independence Day, which doesn’t seem like much of a to-do since there is no festivity- not even the plethora of flags usually strung and hung everywhere weren’t on displ... Comment - Like
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Nov 17, 2009, 9:01 am
Today’s word is aji (come). When I start getting into the verbs, I know there some conjugation that goes along with it depending who you’re speaking to, but I’m not there yet.  F... Comment - Like
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Nov 17, 2009, 8:54 am
I don’t know what’s up with me today. I have a big long post in my head ready to be written, but somehow I’m just not in the mood today. So, instead for the second time this wee... Comment - Like
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Nov 16, 2009, 8:16 am
In honor of the turn of weather back to warm, sunny with low humidity we’ve been having for the past two days, today’s word is shems (sun). Comment - Like
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Nov 16, 2009, 8:08 am
I’ve watched my fair share of Moroccan travel shows including Andrew Zimmerman’s Bizarre Food, The Hairy Bikers Cookbook, and others that were so standard that I can’t really rememb... Comment - Like
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Nov 16, 2009, 7:11 am
On our way to 7eme Art Snack & Cafe for a hamburger (or at least that was the plan) we passed by Tagadirt Restaurant on Mohammed V Avenue. I’ve always noticed a lot of people eating here and... Comment - Like
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Nov 14, 2009, 4:00 am
Just when you think tagines, couscous, and bastilla recipes are all the Moroccan cuisine has to offer, you find out about rfissa, a delectable dish of chicken, lentils and msemmen. While I had hear... Comment - Like
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Nov 13, 2009, 4:01 am
Today’s word is Sebt (Saturday), which is tomorrow, not today, but it’s one of only two days of the week I actually know. Comment - Like
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Nov 13, 2009, 4:00 am
With all the media attention on Major Nidal Malik Hasan and the Fort Hood tradedy, the debate on whether or not the media is calling him a terrorist or not, if the FBI and Army failed in missing warni... Comment - Like
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Nov 12, 2009, 8:17 am
Only if you unwrap the foil package and expose the cheese. Otherwise, you can leave it on the shelf, but it does have an expiration date either way so be mindful of that!
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Nov 12, 2009, 8:05 am
It’s back! I learned a new word last night when the casella came to wash my back with soap and she noticed I was packing to leave. She said “saliti?” so I nodded my head and sai... Comment - Like
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Nov 12, 2009, 7:23 am
And, I’ll tell you why I deem it to be so. Last year, at this time, I had just returned from the United States (Massachusetts specifically) which was well on its way to real winter. I expec... Comment - Like
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Nov 10, 2009, 7:50 am
I’m trying out a new look for the blog to hopefully organize some of the pages and side-bar information better. My choices were limited. I like the features, but not the look so much. Wha... Comment - Like
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Nov 9, 2009, 4:00 am
I received two excellent comments both seeking further information. While I will give them answers to the best of my abilitiy here, all you other readers have also been great at offering suggestions... Comment - Like
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Nov 8, 2009, 4:00 am
I’ve been very into comfort food lately, rather than working on more Moroccan dishes.  Obviously with limited shopping trips to the big grocery stores, I’m limited to what I can make w... Comment - Like
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Nov 7, 2009, 4:02 am
When I wrote about the House in Morocco post on books about Morocco, I had that nagging feeling that I had read another novel about Morocco but just couldn’t recall it. You know that feeling... Comment - Like
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Nov 7, 2009, 4:00 am
I get a lot of hits from people searching questions about the Sony Reader, which I wrote about way back in July after receiving one as a gift from my parents and brother. I’m an even bigger pr... Comment - Like
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Nov 6, 2009, 4:00 am
Have you ever tasted a persimmon? I hadn’t until yesterday and boy have I been missing out for a long long time. It reminds me of the first time I finally tried lobster after vacationing and... Comment - Like
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Nov 5, 2009, 6:24 am
Unfortunately, word of the day has to go on a break for a few days as most of the rest of my vocabulary is words that I’m not sure the true meaning of or are hard to transliterate without help.Â... Comment - Like
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Oct 31, 2009, 5:01 am
Today’s word is mujood (exists/available). There is another word for available, but you’ll have to wait until tomorrow to find out! Comment - Like
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Oct 31, 2009, 5:00 am
Upon reverting to Islam, one must give up a host of holidays that they have been celebrating for most of their life. Christmas, Halloween, Valentine’s Day and many other religious and Hallmark... Comment - Like
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Oct 30, 2009, 10:27 am
As promised, here are two new words today. Both are also the same words with the same meanings in French, due obviously to the French occupation of Morocco and further proof that Darija sometimes ma... Comment - Like
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Oct 30, 2009, 10:18 am
We went out for an errand (which I will post about later) this morning and despite taking a petite taxi to the medina, all the buses seem to be running now. Some of the bus lines are still running t... Comment - Like
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Oct 29, 2009, 9:52 am
My own effort to support Pink Hijab Day was going to be to post in pink yesterday, then I realized it was Wednesday and I’ve adopted a habit of not posting on Wednesdays which I rather like. A... Comment - Like
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Oct 27, 2009, 11:25 am
Another day almost gone, still lots on the to-do list. But, I did finally get my two new pages up and going as near as I imagined them to be. Check them out in lieu of an actual post today.Â
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