Your piece within a piece on your feelings regarding the US was just 'dead-on' for me. Thank you.
I particularly liked the words-paraphrasing here, 'I don't want my mind & thoughts to be colonized by what is going on in the US'.
I read your thoughts then an assessment by a reputed American writer in a what I used to assess as a quality magazine-on the first 100 days of Trump-I'm left with this overriding feeling, the Americans are whitewashing all this with their heads in the sand. Then again, they voted him in twice.
Thanks Dianne. It's hard for many USians to believe what's happening to their institutions, their overseas reputation, their universities. It's bad. There's no denying it.
Agree with your post 100% Naomi. I went to California for a trip focused around Tourism Australia last week because it was all about Australia and I think that’s as close as I could get, but I have a good friend there and I didn’t want to miss an opportunity to see her. While I was there, all I ran into were Americans telling me how much they despised Trump. Of course I was in California, a True Blue State. I too have many American friends, and I feel for them, trapped in the frightening reality of a political situation too few of them saw coming.
It's a frightening scene, watching US institutions fail. But what's almost more frightening are the lies and deceptions of the politicians. It's as if they're trying to destroy the Republic, in order to get rich. No intelligence no backbone no principles
I’m a Californian, but currently on an extended stay in Mexico, getting away from the noise in order to see the big, scary picture from distance. Yesterday I visited the Mercado Jamaica, the main flower market for Mexico City. They also sell food, piñatas and other typical market supplies, but ironically I didn’t see any Jamaica, which is a popular drink here(if sometimes a bit too sweet). Sometimes hibiscus is used to make tacos— mostly in modern Mexican cuisine.
When reconstituted from dry, hibiscus has a somewhat meaty, tangy texture which goes nicely with salsas rolled up in a tortilla. It’s not dissimilar to the way vegans use canned jackfruit.
My Canadian sister and family are also not coming to visit her US siblings and families. She and all her Montrealer friends are not purchasing any US products but were grateful to receive a hostess gift of some California wine.
Karkadeh was the drink of choice in Alexandria, Egypt. We usually drank it in the morning. Sparkling karkadeh was served at her wedding breakfast.
Your piece within a piece on your feelings regarding the US was just 'dead-on' for me. Thank you.
I particularly liked the words-paraphrasing here, 'I don't want my mind & thoughts to be colonized by what is going on in the US'.
I read your thoughts then an assessment by a reputed American writer in a what I used to assess as a quality magazine-on the first 100 days of Trump-I'm left with this overriding feeling, the Americans are whitewashing all this with their heads in the sand. Then again, they voted him in twice.
Thanks Dianne. It's hard for many USians to believe what's happening to their institutions, their overseas reputation, their universities. It's bad. There's no denying it.
Question is, what comes next?
Agree with your post 100% Naomi. I went to California for a trip focused around Tourism Australia last week because it was all about Australia and I think that’s as close as I could get, but I have a good friend there and I didn’t want to miss an opportunity to see her. While I was there, all I ran into were Americans telling me how much they despised Trump. Of course I was in California, a True Blue State. I too have many American friends, and I feel for them, trapped in the frightening reality of a political situation too few of them saw coming.
It's a frightening scene, watching US institutions fail. But what's almost more frightening are the lies and deceptions of the politicians. It's as if they're trying to destroy the Republic, in order to get rich. No intelligence no backbone no principles
Planning to reply once I get through graduation and a significant birthday (not mine!).
Hugs and love ❤️❤️❤️
Wish there was some way as an American living in a red state to get away from it all.
I’m a Californian, but currently on an extended stay in Mexico, getting away from the noise in order to see the big, scary picture from distance. Yesterday I visited the Mercado Jamaica, the main flower market for Mexico City. They also sell food, piñatas and other typical market supplies, but ironically I didn’t see any Jamaica, which is a popular drink here(if sometimes a bit too sweet). Sometimes hibiscus is used to make tacos— mostly in modern Mexican cuisine.
Thanks for your note. How are the hibiscus flowers used in tacos?
When reconstituted from dry, hibiscus has a somewhat meaty, tangy texture which goes nicely with salsas rolled up in a tortilla. It’s not dissimilar to the way vegans use canned jackfruit.
Thanks Louisa. Yes I can imagine it as a chewy tangy filling.
My Canadian sister and family are also not coming to visit her US siblings and families. She and all her Montrealer friends are not purchasing any US products but were grateful to receive a hostess gift of some California wine.
Karkadeh was the drink of choice in Alexandria, Egypt. We usually drank it in the morning. Sparkling karkadeh was served at her wedding breakfast.
When you drank karkadeh in the morning was it as hot tea or as cool drink? And did it have a little ginger in it?