Yalla, Egypt!

"Thanks to the people of Egypt for being an example to the world

of the power of peaceful reform.

May their journey into democracy breathe new life into ours!"

--My aunt

Protestors in Cairo's Tahrir Square reacted to the announcement on Friday.

"In the end, it seemed that the most useful thing that I could do was simply try to echo the demands that have emanated, so clearly, so articulately, and so bravely, from the protesters on the streets themselves. Perhaps this is the most worthwhile solidarity that can be carried out from here right now: in addition to following events in cyberspace and signing petitions, it seems crucial, while this story manages to maintain some staying power in the American mind, to help the demands of the protesters to be heard in all their eloquence and all their necessity. They need to be understood for what they are: the only meaningful version of democratic reform in Egypt. In all their non-negotiability, these demands refuse to be silenced. In whatever way we can, we owe it to the people in the streets to help their voices to be heard." --Samer Shehata (Photo: Jadaliyya)

"Christians protecting Muslims during their prayers in Tahrir yesterday. Their turn to repay the favor after Muslims turned up to protect Coptic churches on their Christmas Mass after the Alexandria bombing. In the darkness, we find the meaning of light..." --Maryam Ishani

Weekend Round-Up

The round up. Something commonly done by regular bloggers (which I'm not). But I need to share a collection of really awesome things I saw this week:

A new read? Apparently this book is worth a look.

Valentine's Day is around the corner. This looks like the perfect project.

I've got tickets to see Lissie when she's here in Austin. Amazing voice.

I love this picture of the First Lady and her hubby.

My new favorite polish.

I miss my cat.

The snow has melted and the sun's out! Enjoy!

Happy weekend.

Snow in Austin?

Bicycle Portraits

I love this.

Good Morning, Austin.

Happy New Year

Merry, Merry!