e~mergent kiwi Two new Kiwi bloggers who have survived the initial "post" and are now up and running regular. The other, the better, emergent kiwi is here. My friend Marion whom I am marrying in April, is here.
(No jokes about multiple partners please.)
Posted by steve at March 8, 2004 09:22 AM | TrackBackI know, I know - the number of people who 'ask me to marry them' every year - it's practically indecent...
Posted by: maggi at March 9, 2004 09:56 AM
is a great read. I picked it up at Borders a few weeks ago and found it hard to put down. The book uses the history of carpet making in the Middle East to provide a rich tapestry by which to understand contemporary Islam. Chris writes beautifully, mixing his travels over ten years through Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, India, with the personal stories of those he meets. Thus it becomes not only a celebration of creativity, but a really helpful introduction to the complexities and nuances of Islam today - including people, history and culture.
