Balah: The Prequel to Dates

In Jordanian tradition, weddings are announced with a zaffa, a procession of drums, horns, dancers, poems, and friends leading the bride and groom to the wedding hall. I attended my first ever zaffa… Continue reading →

Toot! Fruit!

One of my favorite things about running is discovering nature, especially wild fruit.  Currently in season: TOOT!  Also known as mulberries.  Variable in color from sparkly whites and golden yellows to dark violets… Continue reading →