Monthly Archives: February 2012

Tayta (A reverie about my grandmother)

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Brigitte

Tayta, Teta or Teyta to a Levantine is how we fondly call our grandmothers. Jiddo or Jiddi is the grandfather equivalent. I never knew either of my Jiddos, but I grew up with an official Tayta on call and a few auxiliary … Continue reading →

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Sulking words

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Brigitte

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya Angelou I have not written any blog posts since October. I feel like a recovering addict at an AA meeting, confessing my sins. Not writing was … Continue reading →

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