Tag: somalia

Running in Circles

I think it’s important to remember that life isn’t guaranteed. As easy as it is to fall into autopilot, to be deluded into thinking we’ll live forever, the reality is that we will not. … Continue readingRunning in Circles

Maad Iska Guursatid?

Maad iska guursatid? It is a phrase which I’ve grown to detest. Roughly translated, it means why don’t you just get married. First of all, there’s nothing ‘just’ about marriage. It is a huge commitment, a monumental effort in humanContinue readingMaad Iska Guursatid?

Camels & Coffee Shops

The Somali camel has left the countryside. It is a city camel now. It wears blue jeans, Costco brand, Kirkland Signature. It wears tacky brown shoes with the same stitching as the jeans. It wears a black belt, fading aroundContinue readingCamels & Coffee Shops