Tag Archives: music

Oh what a day!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by shakingtheshadowsfromtheolivetrees

The past 24 hours have been a roller-coaster of emotions. Yesterday I visited Cheddar Gorge with my sister on a lovely day out. We arrived home late and I logged onto Facebook to see that one of the girls who … Continue reading →

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A Palestinian day in London

Posted on June 30, 2013 by shakingtheshadowsfromtheolivetrees

Last month, my friend Karen asked me if I would like to attend a concert with her in London at Kings Place. http://www.kingsplace.co.uk/ They were holding a world music event and on this particular evening there were a group from Senegal … Continue reading →

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A Christian in Bethlehem

Posted on October 8, 2012 by shakingtheshadowsfromtheolivetrees

We approached Claire’s place. A lone building. On one side rubble and rubbish littered the space. The building was shadowed on three sides by the occupation wall. Apparently once this was a thriving street, full of tourist shops and trade … Continue reading →

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The Nakba

Posted on May 20, 2012 by shakingtheshadowsfromtheolivetrees

The 15th of May was the 68th anniversary of the Nakba-The Catastrophe. Where the Palestinian people were forced from their homes, whether by occupation or by murder by those who wanted to build a Jewish state. Habibi Restaurant put on … Continue reading →

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