Monthly Archives: March 2011

On my last day here in Doha, my sister-in-law is hosting a rather large and extravagant dinner party. She started cooking yesterday and hasn’t stopped. I will be their last “out-of-town” guest before they move to Tulsa this summer so … Continue reading →

So you’ve probably seen or at least heard of the Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman movie called Bucket List. I don’t officially have a bucket list however every time I do something out of the ordinary I make a reference … Continue reading →

Since my sleep pattern is now successfully adjusted to Doha time, I decided my body should get adjusted too so I found my way to the community center gym this morning. I’m not sure how far I made it or … Continue reading →

Today’s post is about art in different forms from simple to intricate. Museum of Islamic Art I’ve heard of I.M. Pei, a world-renowned architect, who is famous for his ‘pyramid’ at the Louvre and many other signature buildings across the … Continue reading →

Doha in the daylight was not what I expected. My vision of a third world country with developing infrastructure was inaccurate. This place is rocking! The construction is impressive and they are serious about competing for international sporting events. I … Continue reading →

When my brother first told me he and my sister-in-law were moving to Qatar, I asked him where in Texas that was located. Then he broke the news that Qatar is a small middle eastern country next to Saudi Arabia. … Continue reading →

On our way to the Oklahoma City airport. First stop Houston. Then Doha, Qatar. Waiting to board, wondering what the stories are of the people waiting with me. Hoping whoever sits next to me is clean, fits between the arm … Continue reading →