Many of my readers will be interested in the changes on Jaffa Road and at Shaban’s shop.
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Free audio book of the month: Charles Sheldon, In His Steps. Not free, but highly recommended by Justin Taylor, is The Screwtape Letters, read by John Cleese ($11 or $7.50 if you join).
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I wondered if anyone else would see Palin as the new Reagan. Apparently Reagan’s son does.
Here’s an interesting article that includes 1) why McCain should still not be trusted; 2) why the liberals hate Palin so; 3) how Palin might help reverse Roe v. Wade.
My dad had me using Brylcreem when I was a kid. I never knew it was so cool (1 min).
Thanks for linking to a nice little update on Shaban’s shop. I’m certain he will continue with his fair business practices, because good business owners like him won’t ruin a sure thing. He always made it easy to find what I was looking for. And, he always treated students well, even the girls (something that does not always happen in the Arab/Muslim sections of the Old City).
Palin the next Reagan. Honestly, the McCain-Palin ticket is starting to show more and more of that 1980s Reagan-Bush charm. I think if McCain and Palin can come across with that approach, they will have no problem winning in November. Reagan, IMHO, is one Republican that even those on the other side of the floor seemed to like (at least at the ballot box).
Brylcream — hate the stuff. Give me some American Crew gel any day.
OK, I remember the day we toured the St. Vartan ‘s Chapel, you went into a shop to exchange dollars for Euros. Is this the shop?
Al – yes. But your question exposes yourself. I can hear the consternation now – what?!? – he doesn’t know about Shaban!?! It’s ok; there’s no crime in overpaying.
Look, I’m a tough customer, because I’m not into shopping. Turkish rug salesmen get wide eyed when I tell them I’ve been to Turkey four times and never even been tempted to buy a rug.
I’m more jealous of the personal connection with someone who is obviously a unique individual and does business in such a unique place. In the long run, relationships are more memorable than things.
I’ll be in Jerusalem in November and I’ll see what progress has been made.