By El-Hajj Sir Richard Francis Burton, in his translation notes on 1001 Arabian Nights. “THE next point I propose to consider is the position of womanhood in The Nights, so curiously at variance with the stock ideas concerning the Moslem home and domestic policy still prevalent, not only in England, but throughout Europe. Many readers […]
Pleasures
life’s simple pleasures
Good incense versus nag champa
Nag Champa is not good incense, though many good and sincere people are of the impression it is. I grant you, it smells better than burnt sawdust, perhaps “good” is relative. In much the way that well Gin is better than, say, rubbing alcohol, a delightful romp with a neurotic coke-thin feme picked up at […]
Haunting wisp of a soul’s touch
(rest in peace Nicole Lynn) For some reason, some people’s presence tends to touch me a great deal, almost hauntingly. A friendship thats somewhat improbable. Sometimes there is a touch of eros, in a “it would never work out” sort of way but still the lingering trace of desire buried on purpose. Sometimes there is […]
Kamal’s Authentic Chai Milk Tea
I would be glad to demonstrate this recipe to anyone on request. Attractive femes with curly hair are more than welcome to stop by my place for a demonstration. For your distinct pleasure, here is Kamal S.’s authentic Chai. Better than the Tazo brand you probably drink, and quite good for moods of contemplation at […]