The Professor and Her Passport
The musings of a wayward professor
I love to can. Yes...as in mason jars, pressure cookers, and hot water baths. Every weekend during the summer and fall, we venture to the local farmers market to gather nearly a bushel of fresh produce. The rest of the day is spent in the kitchen canning. Storing the items for the winter months. This... Continue Reading →
One of the biggest adjustments to living in Abu Dhabi has been that the leaves don't change; a visual reminder that the holidays are approaching. The temperature has dropped from the 110+F to a more comfortable low 90s, but it is mid November and all the vegetation is still green. For me, November is time... Continue Reading →
Last night Kevin and I celebrated eight years of marriage by enjoying a wonderful dinner at Stratos. It was perfect in every way. The service was attentive; the food was cooked to perfection; the views amazing, even though a sandstorm was moving in on the horizon. I enjoyed oysters on the half shell, rock lobster,... Continue Reading →
I'm American. I LOVE to drive and have driven since I was 15. I've driven across the US three times, by myself; I've driven in Atlanta, Dallas, LA, and numerous other major cities. But nothing prepared me for driving in Abu Dhabi....and NOTHING prepared me for during in Abu Dhabi in the RAIN! First, let's... Continue Reading →
Earlier this month, Kevin and I visited the Grand Mosque. This is an iconic structure and can been seen for miles; we can it see from Reem Island, where we live. We arrived at the mosque be local bus (we still don't drive here). After a 10 minute walk to the entrance, we entered the... Continue Reading →
What an experience! This huge building has everything a fish lover could dream of. First...the selection. Fresh off the boats; every possible type of fish and sea creature. Shark, squid, sea bass, tuna, blue crabs, and prawns the size of small lobsters. Oh yeah, they also had lobster. Second, the cleaning stations. After you make... Continue Reading →
PAPERWORK! As with any new job, there comes paperwork, but then you accept a job overseas, the paperwork can be measured by the pound (or kilo). First, after accepting my new position in Abu Dhabi in March, I was informed not to resign my current position until my security background check was approved. That involved... Continue Reading →
I have accepted a position as an associate professor at the Emirates College for Advance Education, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. http://ecae.ac.ae/ I will help establish the new graduate program in curriculum and instruction and educational technology. Kevin and I leave around August 10th. Classes begin Aug. 31.My husband and I are both very excited about... Continue Reading →
