HOLY LAND NEWS -- Taybeh, Palestine
posted by the U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs

The photographer from the U.S. Embassy, Jaries Mansour, came to Taybeh, Palestine, to visit my mural in progress and document the work with a video.  The project was nearly complete, but I had to do touch ups, complete the outlining, and then add Arabic calligraphy.  Still, it was well on its way to completion and I had three students willing to come to school and paint on a day off.  I was so impressed -- and proud -- of them.

Jaries was actually from Taybeh.  After about five minutes of conversation, he invited me to his parents' home for lunch.  I never turn down such opportunities.  And, Mama Jairies prepared one of my favorite Palestinian treats, potatoes stuffed with meat.

The U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs finally posted a shorter version of this video.  Fortunately, Jaires posted the longer (and so much better) version on YouTube.