I tried to tell them, but they wouldn’t listen. Here’s a Rule: You don’t cut in front of Nuns at The Church Of The Holy Sepulchre. You’ll go to hell.

At the place John the Baptist is believed to have baptized Jesus at the Jordan River

Long lines at Jesus burial tomb at Church of Holy Sepulchre #Jerusalem #Israel #christian #amwriting #travel https://t.co/bbsNADDP82

Here’s another Rule of Life you probably know. I should have. Here’s a Rule: Don’t tell Smart Ass jokes to dudes with automatic weapons–and grenade launchers.

The rules of life are important. The trouble is that I sometimes step into it without remembering the Rules, even though they’re obvious. Here’s a Rule: You can’t experience the nightlife of a foreign city if you can’t stay awake Read More …

I didn’t appreciate all of it, but I do like it when architects and builders put in the extra effort–and expense–to do something different. It’s so easy to be afraid of criticism, but to risk getting it is the only Read More …

We spent all morning in the market in Tel Aviv that’s only open on Tuesday and Friday. It had more local artists and food, and less tourist junk. The locally made jewelry was both beautiful and original. I was surprised Read More …

Boureka is common here. This guy said he got the recipe from his grandmother, but I’m from Houston and I’ve never heard if it before. It’s an outstanding dish, and you must try it. I really can’t believe it’s not Read More …

We are going to Israel and Jordan. We’re leaving in a few days, and the area is erupting in violence, but we’re going. Several years ago workers were on strike in Paris when we planned to go. We knew that Read More …