Sue Meredith Mann
@suemeredithmann.bsky.social
Writer. Former South African diplomat. Adventurer. Post-PTSD thriver. And rocker of a bad-ass phoenix tattoo. All of this is weaved into my work and writing.
82. Jericho, 2001 - Tanks and phones do not mix
Eleanor loses her phone in the desert.
An Israeli tank finds it.
Eleanor loses her phone in the desert.
An Israeli tank finds it.
82. Jericho, 2001 - Tanks and phones do not mix
In which Eleanor loses her phone.
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July 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
82. Jericho, 2001 - Tanks and phones do not mix
Eleanor loses her phone in the desert.
An Israeli tank finds it.
Eleanor loses her phone in the desert.
An Israeli tank finds it.
This has all happened before. It will all happen again. When will we learn?
79. Jerusalem, 2000 - Armistice Day
In which Eleanor lays a wreath.
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July 3, 2025 at 10:50 PM
This has all happened before. It will all happen again. When will we learn?
78. Qalandia, 2000 - Trapped
In which Eleanor is trapped. Again.
Third time's a charm, right?
In which Eleanor is trapped. Again.
Third time's a charm, right?
78. Qalandia, 2000 - Trapped
In which Eleanor is trapped. Again.
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July 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
78. Qalandia, 2000 - Trapped
In which Eleanor is trapped. Again.
Third time's a charm, right?
In which Eleanor is trapped. Again.
Third time's a charm, right?
77. Jerusalem, 2000 - The day after
In which it's quiet outside. Too quiet.
The innocence went long ago.
Something new is in its place instead.
In which it's quiet outside. Too quiet.
The innocence went long ago.
Something new is in its place instead.
77. Jerusalem, 2000 - The day after
In which it's quiet outside. Too quiet.
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June 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
77. Jerusalem, 2000 - The day after
In which it's quiet outside. Too quiet.
The innocence went long ago.
Something new is in its place instead.
In which it's quiet outside. Too quiet.
The innocence went long ago.
Something new is in its place instead.
76. Pretoria, 2000 - Evacuation
In which Eleanor evacuates the mission.
And Francois gets a phone call.
What is happening in Ramallah?
In which Eleanor evacuates the mission.
And Francois gets a phone call.
What is happening in Ramallah?
76. Pretoria, 2000 - Evacuation
In which Eleanor evacuates the mission.
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June 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
76. Pretoria, 2000 - Evacuation
In which Eleanor evacuates the mission.
And Francois gets a phone call.
What is happening in Ramallah?
In which Eleanor evacuates the mission.
And Francois gets a phone call.
What is happening in Ramallah?
Eleanor visits Ithaca and falls in love…again.
75. Ithaca, 2000 - Cayuga's waters
In which Eleanor goes to the US.
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June 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Eleanor visits Ithaca and falls in love…again.
Israel retreats from Lebanon. Palestinians are jubilant. Eleanor is worried.
74. Jerusalem, 2000 - Premonitions
In which Eleanor is spooked.
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June 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Israel retreats from Lebanon. Palestinians are jubilant. Eleanor is worried.
The gang of friends goes to Tel Aviv. Eleanor makes out.
69. Jaffa, 1999 - Some gorgeous hot Israeli dude?
In which Eleanor clubs in Tel Aviv.
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May 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The gang of friends goes to Tel Aviv. Eleanor makes out.
Tariq pulls out all the stops. Francois and Eleanor are pleased
70. Gaza City, 1999 - Freedom Day
In which Tariq rises to the occasion.
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May 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Tariq pulls out all the stops. Francois and Eleanor are pleased
Eleanor and Francois admit their mistakes. And make future plans.
68. Jerusalem, 1999 - Trying empathy
In which Eleanor and Francois try again.
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May 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Eleanor and Francois admit their mistakes. And make future plans.
Father Jerry and Father Michel have something to say.
67. Jerusalem, 1999 - Try empathy
In which Eleanor and Francois get some advice.
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May 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Father Jerry and Father Michel have something to say.
Bless Wissam. He has more sense than any of them.
66. Ramallah, 1999 - Pesach problems
In which Wissam intervenes.
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May 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Bless Wissam. He has more sense than any of them.
Things come to head between Francois and Eleanor.
65. Jerusalem, 1999 - Good Friday
In which Francois and Eleanor chat. Sort-of.
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May 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Things come to head between Francois and Eleanor.
Francois finds peace. He is done with the guilt. Forever.
64. Jerusalem, 1999 - Maundy Thursday
In which Francois has a visit.
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May 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Francois finds peace. He is done with the guilt. Forever.
Eleanor has a hissy fit. She decides to talk to Jerry.
63. Jerusalem, 1999 - WTF
In which Eleanor gets angry. Really angry.
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May 16, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Eleanor has a hissy fit. She decides to talk to Jerry.
Jerusalem is getting to Francois. Should he reopen a door he closed long ago?
61. Jerusalem, 1999 - It's time
In which Francois makes a decision.
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May 1, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Jerusalem is getting to Francois. Should he reopen a door he closed long ago?
Eleanor can't move. It's really rather frightening.
58. Jerusalem, 1998 - Trapped again
In which Eleanor is trapped again.
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April 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Eleanor can't move. It's really rather frightening.
Eleanor goes shopping. And nearly gets trampled.
57. Jerusalem, 1998 - Trapped
In which Eleanor is trapped.
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April 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Eleanor goes shopping. And nearly gets trampled.
On the Road to Jericho was first introduced to a larger audience at 2024 Spring Writes Literary Festival.
And now I’m back to read from Book 2 - the conclusion to Eleanor’s adventure.
Register to get the Zoom link for the reading: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
And now I’m back to read from Book 2 - the conclusion to Eleanor’s adventure.
Register to get the Zoom link for the reading: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
April 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
On the Road to Jericho was first introduced to a larger audience at 2024 Spring Writes Literary Festival.
And now I’m back to read from Book 2 - the conclusion to Eleanor’s adventure.
Register to get the Zoom link for the reading: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
And now I’m back to read from Book 2 - the conclusion to Eleanor’s adventure.
Register to get the Zoom link for the reading: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Hello #booksky
Ithaca's annual Spring Writes festival is coming up soon. In-person + virtual readings, workshops, panel discussions and more. Check it out.
springwrites.org
Ithaca's annual Spring Writes festival is coming up soon. In-person + virtual readings, workshops, panel discussions and more. Check it out.
springwrites.org
April 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Hello #booksky
Ithaca's annual Spring Writes festival is coming up soon. In-person + virtual readings, workshops, panel discussions and more. Check it out.
springwrites.org
Ithaca's annual Spring Writes festival is coming up soon. In-person + virtual readings, workshops, panel discussions and more. Check it out.
springwrites.org
Eleanor finds sanity and goodness tramping around in the desert.
56. Wadi Darga, 1998 - Full moon
In which Eleanor gets a new lease on life.
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April 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Eleanor finds sanity and goodness tramping around in the desert.
The peace process is dead. Long live the peace process.
55. Jerusalem, 1998 - Wye not
In which Eleanor goes to Tel Aviv
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April 12, 2025 at 12:26 AM
The peace process is dead. Long live the peace process.
Eleanor's head hurts. The last time she drunk this month was at University. What's she hiding this time?
54. Jerusalem, 1998 - United over drink
In which Eleanor raises a cheer.
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April 5, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Eleanor's head hurts. The last time she drunk this month was at University. What's she hiding this time?
53. Gaza City, 1998 - Errand boys
A boy is buried. Israel imposes a closure. And the mission has a new staff member.
A boy is buried. Israel imposes a closure. And the mission has a new staff member.
53. Gaza City, 1998 - Errand boys
In which Eleanor goes to Gaza
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April 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
53. Gaza City, 1998 - Errand boys
A boy is buried. Israel imposes a closure. And the mission has a new staff member.
A boy is buried. Israel imposes a closure. And the mission has a new staff member.
52. Jerusalem, 1998 - The gospel of hate
Eleanor's in the parallel dimension of the "anti-Ubuntu".
Eleanor's in the parallel dimension of the "anti-Ubuntu".
52. Jerusalem, 1998 - The gospel of hate
In which Eleanor contemplates vicious repeating cycles.
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April 3, 2025 at 11:43 AM
52. Jerusalem, 1998 - The gospel of hate
Eleanor's in the parallel dimension of the "anti-Ubuntu".
Eleanor's in the parallel dimension of the "anti-Ubuntu".