Pardon My Interruption: Craig's Thoughts About This And That
Over the years, I have noticed that in the Arab market in the Old City, no women work in any of the shops. It matters not what the shop offers for sale, no women work there. However, in the walkways – in front of the shops or other areas of the Old City – it is common to see women selling things from their gardens: grapes, grape leaves, olives, green almonds, etc.
This is where I started an Arabic course, yesterday. I’m now learning Arabic for a number of reasons that I will likely share in more detail at some point in the future.About 20 minutes before the call to mid-day prayer on the last Friday of Ramadan, my attention was drawn to this man.
As he walked through the shadowy alleys of the Old City toward the Haram (Temple Mount), a spotlight of sun highlighted a confident, erect posture. His white flowing Saudi thobe and gold-tassled, crimson prayer rug simply added character to his aura.
