Big fears and small corruptions: The fifth anniversary of my (attempted) flight from Egypt

THE HISTORIC, HEROIC, AND SOMETIMES HORRIFIC EVENTS UNFOLDING IN EGYPT this week come almost exactly five years after my own harrowing (but in retrospect mostly humorous) experiences on the ground in Cairo. In fact, it was my efforts to get off the ground that seared that week into my memory.

It’s February 2006, and I’ve just spent a week in Egypt on business. After seven educational, inspirational and exhausting days of pyramids and people, tombs and temples, marketplaces and museums, resorts and river cruises in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Sharm El Sheik, I’m beyond tired and ready for a calm, relaxing and peaceful trip home. Ten hours on a plane to sleep is all I want. All I have to do is get up in time to grab a cab to the airport.

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Merry Swingin' Christmas and a Hip and Happy New Year

I hope you’re enjoying some creative fun in the spirit of the holidays as well!

    

© 2010 John Armato

What will YOU do for 12on11?

TOM GIOVAGNOLI IS ALL ABOUT BIG. He’s a small guy (if you squint really hard he looks a little like the cartoon guy on the left), but comes from a big family, creates big ideas, and has a big heart. … When Tom sees need, humor, or quirkiness, he responds creatively. The other day he sent me a link to his latest big idea: 12on11. The concept: Dedicate the 12 hours from 11:11:11 a.m. to 11:11:11 p.m. on 11-11-11 to simple goodness.

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