Author Archives: Diana Hartley

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 →

So our family loves to visit Santa Fe and we make it there a couple of times each year. We have some favorite places to eat, sleep and shop. Many friends have asked for recommendations so I’m including our Hartley Family … Continue reading →

This photo is of my dad celebrating his 80th birthday. He never talked much but when he said something he meant it and when he laughed, he laughed hard. Pappy died in December of 2007 and hardly a day goes … Continue reading →

Yesterday a complete stranger picked up my lunch tab. When asked why, he said he was celebrating life. So let’s start this blog dealio with a couple of questions – what’s the coolest thing a complete stranger has ever done for … Continue reading →