Even though political injustice may have triggered the revolution in Egypt, another important cause was the stagnant economy. The difficulty of the family of my sister Hala illustrate that. My sister Hala has two sons, Shawki 29, and Sameh 31 are college graduates like many young men in Egypt, they… read more →
Soheir’s tears gathered in her eyes and one by one dropped on her lap. Hala stood up, and said’ “This is too stressing for me, I am going to bed.” “Take me with you, sister.” I said and followed her down the hallway to the bedroom, Hahla decided to perform… read more →
It was June 2010, Hala, my younger sister, and I sat in the family room sipping hot tea and munching on (Oras) biscuits filled with dates, which she baked especially for me. It was a warm day, but not for Hala. She is always cold and wraps her head with… read more →