Life Out of Context
Scrolling through articles, I came across an interesting phrase, context collapse. A term coined around 2002 to describe what happens on social media when your opinions are read by others who they weren’t meant for and taken out of context. No scrolling up to 2020,…
Why Sudan
Why Sudan? This is a common question asked to the Muhajireen (immigrants) particularly those coming from Western countries. And although I hear similar answers from other Muhajireen, I can only answer for myself. The question, albeit straightforward, is tinged with some astonishment. In reality, Sudan…
Tips for Working from Home
In much of the New World Order created by the pandemic, people are encouraged to stay home. For many it means lost of work, but for those who are fortunate enough to be able to transition to working from home, it can be a lifeline….
How we Kept Cooler before Electricity and AC
Is the weather getting hotter, or is it a change in lifestyle that has got us sweltering? This question, I have been toying with for the last twenty years. At one time, ceiling fans did the job of keeping us cool nicely. Then came the…
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Al Jazar: A Minimalist Approach
On Al Jazar Street in al Riyadh Khartoum, under a large white sign spelling out the word “Al Jazar” in big bold black-lined red letters, is a great little take out for a delicious kufta sandwich. As the namesake explicates, the enterprise is a byproduct…