I Made Some New Friends
While my mom was in town, she and I went to Brea, Ca. to meet up with her aunt who was in town visiting her own cousin. (Did you get that?) The couple whose house we went to were well into their 80s, and I can’t remember the last time I had so much fun [...]
My Mom Calls This ‘The Truth of Life’
Before I got married, my parents gave me tons of advice about the importance of honesty and transparency between a husband and wife, but they also told me that it is perfectly normal and healthy for two people to chose not to tell each other everything about everything. About everything. I was a whole and [...]
On Christmas
From chapter 19 of the Qur’an, titled “Maryam” (Mary, mother of Jesus) versus 16-36: And mention, [O Muhammad], in the Book [the story of] Mary, when she withdrew from her family to a place toward the east. And she took, in seclusion from them, a screen. Then We sent to her Our Angel [Gabriel] and [...]
On One Wrist
Some of the bangles my sister wore on her wedding day.
Mutlicolor Bowls from World Market
Before The Boss and I got married, we went out to look at household goods and other stuff we’d need after we got married. We weren’t planning on buying anything, but when we saw this set of multicolor bowls/mugs, we knew they’d look great in our kitchen. World Market tends to be a little pricey [...]
The Real Reason People Should Stop Smoking
So yesterday, I ran to CVS to pick up a bottle of shampoo, but since the CVS next to our place doesn’t have the shampoo I normally use, and there are so many to choose from, I have to open every bottle and smell it first, and then read every word printed on the plastic, [...]
10 Things I Want Now
I don’t do New Year’s Resolutions, but if I were to make one, it would be to have the following in my possession by this time next year…or by this time next week. (Jeffry Campbell Brit Wrap Strap Booties, $230 at ShopBop.com) (Rhodium Knot Post Earring, $155 at AlexisBittar.com.) (Alviero Martini Two Pocket Backpack, $466 [...]


