Introduction

Hi everyone,

As most of you know, I'm in Beirut, teaching American literature at a lovely and well-respected university here. My contract is for two years; my stay could be longer or shorter, depending on how things go.

I thought I'd try to do a little blog to help me remeber some of the day-to-day details of life in Beirut, and to share some of my everyday life with anyone who might find it interesting. I'm calling it "My Life in Beirut" because that will be the main focus of the posts. I cannot promise profundity, astute political commentary, or meticulously-crafted essays. However, I will tell you, for instance, what I've been eating lately, how hot it's been, and how the US comes across in the world news.

Please comment frequently and copiously, ask questions, and let me know if you'd like a post on a particular topic. Thanks for reading. Shukran!