Sorry I won’t be writing today or tomorrow as I’m going to a weekend Safari. For those of you who don’t know, yes, I do live in Africa.
For more background about this blog and its author, read this new article by the Arab Press Network (French) for which the excellent Patricia Khoder interviewed me while I was still in Beirut.
If you still need more reading material, I was particularly impressed by this Now Lebanon piece, which very eloquently explains the Lebanese Oposition’s trap today (H/T Tony)
While we’re at it, you might also want to check the new Subscribe tab above. It explains why everyone is using RSS these days.
And finally, if you’re having problems with the header, it’s because I did a small resdesign to it. A good refresh (ctrl+shift+R on Firefox) should fix this.
Hope to see you on Monday..

Hello, my name is Mustapha and I've been blogging about Lebanese society, business and politics since February 2005.
Very nice interview. Congratulations, and that goes to you and all the other bloggers. You do an excellent job.
“…Moreover, we have only two taboo subjects: relations between Lebanon and Israeli homosexuality”.
I suppose it should be 2 taboos: (a) relations between Israel and Lebanon, and (b) homosexuality…:))))
Any way, Lebanon is the freer among Arab states, and has a lot to offer to the local gay:
http://beirut.helem.net/
Open the links (cinema’s, caf?’s, night clubs, beaches … ) to see how big and vivid it is.!
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Yalla Abou Steif….enjoy your Safari in Buswa….:P
And most importent Happy 1rst wedding anniversary…..
Hi Mustapha,
I enjoyed reading both articles that you have recommended. I have always enjoyed reading your posts. I also admire the eloquent way of expressing your views.
Keep the good work.
Thank you all for the encouragement!
Great interview, it’s a recognition well deserved!