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Friday, March 19, 2010

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Gigi Douban

Gigi Douban’s work can be heard on NPR and PRI’s The World. She has also written for The Christian Science Monitor, Runner’s World and others. A Staten Island native, she lives and writes in Birmingham, Ala.

Press 1 for Arabic

It’s a cinch to have groceries delivered in Egypt—as long as you know how to place your order. GIGI DOUBAN takes stock of the pitfalls in dual-language dialogues. (Letters From Cairo | October 3, 2008)

Sins of Admission

Growing up with strict Muslim rules can be tough in mainstream America. Throw in prank calls to sexually excitable old men and the going suddenly gets harder. GIGI DOUBAN recollects her early transgressions. (Personal Essays | February 26, 2008)


TODAY’S FEATURE

Go Climb a Tree

When all you want is get away from it all, just grab a branch, hoist yourself up, and leave your troubles below. RALPH GAMELLI guides you to a peaceful place.

OUR MAN IN BOSTON

Manguel on Reading

Alberto Manguel writes about his first love.

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Star Black

Star Black is a poet, photographer, and collage artist living and working in New York City. She’s released five books of poems, has taught...