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January 30, 2002

We discussed the incarnation and resurrection (both of which the Qur'an deny), as well as the elevated place of Mary and Jesus (both of which the Qur'an affirm).

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January 10, 2002

We have added the sunshine, but have also added the bristling winds. Kind of a zero-sum difference temperature-wise. But now we have a balcony (to enjoy on sunny days...) and a view of the beautiful hills.

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January 9, 2002

Today was our moving day. We decided to take the apartment on the third floor of our building. Our basement apartment is devoid of all sunshine and darn cold.

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January 8, 2002

At 6:30 this morning, we heard an announcement from the mosque's prayer tower, but weren't clear as to what it was. When we arrived at school, we understood: a snow day!

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January 7, 2002

We were pulled aside before having our bags x-rayed - clearly someone was being trained, and we looked like just the folks to train on. They asked a lot of questions about where we stayed, who watched our bags, then more about our work - whom did we know, did we have friends or phone numbers...our computer bag was triple-searched, and Marthame's visa was scrutinized - all of which kept us from meeting our taxi.

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