Where?
Albquerque Airport Terminal
What language did the announcements request to be translated?
Arabic
What was the older lady wearing?
Embroidered dress (like her grandmother’s)
What did the old lady need help with?
Thought the flight was canceled
Who did Naomi call?
The old lady’s son (and Palestinian poets, Naomi’s dad, and other sons)
What did the old lady give out to the other ladies at the airport?
homemade mamool cookies (mounds with powdered sugar, dates, and nuts)
What did the airport serve
apple juice
how long did it take to call and talk to people with the old lady?
2 hours
What did Naomi call the old lady?
Her new best friend
What traditional item did the old lady have in her bag?
A potted plant (to stay rooted somewhere)
How many shared friends did Naomi’s dad and the old lady have in common?
10
What world does Naomi want to live in?
The shared world
