What I learned about myself on Umrah pilgrimageThirty-one years ago, I performed Umrah with my late husband. We were only able to stay in Makkah a few days and though it was a very…Feb 26, 20231Feb 26, 20231
September 11th Reflections, 21 years laterTwenty-one years ago today my life changed. I’m acutely aware that I am far from alone in this. It was not loss or grief that changed my…Sep 11, 2022Sep 11, 2022
Review of Barbara Janik’s Chasing Bin Laden: My Hunt for the World’s Most Notorious TerroristI knew Barbara on Twitter well before Chasing Bin Laden was published. I found her to be witty, intelligent, and most of all- real.Jun 15, 2022Jun 15, 2022
Kid’s Movie Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 2I had to take my kindergarten class on a field trip to see this movie today. This short review is my way of making the best of it.Jun 14, 2022Jun 14, 2022
Some Things Parents Need to Know NowKindergarten and elementary (primary) school teachers are super stressed right now, just like many parents are. The past two years of…Nov 8, 20212Nov 8, 20212
Five Ways My Yoga Practice Improved My Islamic Prayer PracticeI can practically hear my Muslim readers scratching their heads while reading this. Before you get angry, confused, or in doubt about my…Mar 29, 2021Mar 29, 2021
When Grief Also Means HealingHow do you mourn someone who was a huge part of your life, but who also left you with emotional scars?Jan 12, 20211Jan 12, 20211
The Four Qualities I Most Want to Reflect in 2021Like most of you, I’ve had a lot of time for self-reflection during 2020. If the worst happened, how would I be remembered by the people…Jan 2, 20211Jan 2, 20211
America: The Dream, the Reality, & the HopeJoe Biden is now our president-elect. While that comes as a relief to the majority of Americans, our country remains deeply divided and…Dec 28, 20201Dec 28, 20201
