Yesterday I had a conversation with a friend that reminded me about something that happened in the early part of the summer. We were talking about how when your child is involved in an activity that requires you to be a spectator with all the other parents, even though you see all these parents many days a week, most weeks of the year, and for many years on end, if you are introverted…it is difficult to be around them. I... Read more
Last week or so I was given the One Lovely Blog award by a lovely blogger, and I’ve been shuffling around trying to figure out what to do about it until now. The Rules: 1. Give credit to the awesome person who nominated you 2. Describe 7 things about yourself 3. Nominate 15 other bloggers I can’t for the life of me remember how I came across MuslimHippie’s blog, but I immediately subscribed, and I look forward to her posts.... Read more
May your noble intentions be elevated and life’s objectives be facilitated as you continue to do all that you do. May your lives be free of any worry, anxiety, hardship or pain and may peace be the core of your existence. May you honor the rights of others and others honors your rights. May you be trusted because you are truthful, praised because you are sincere and elevated because you are someone we can all look up to. May you... Read more
As I sit here eating my lunch of leftovers from our Eid dinner, I’m reminiscing about yesterday’s Eid celebration, and the days leading up to it. During Ramadan the last several years, we’ve hosted a community Iftar at the Masjid, the years prior to that, we contributed to the fund for those dinners. This year we invited close friends to our home, and sent meals to homes we knew needed a little help. This Ramadan was as different from all... Read more
May the Peace and Joy of Ramadan Stay with you the Whole Year. Kristina Read more
When I am curious about something, I research. When I wanted to become a mother, I read books. When I wanted to be the best mommy out there, I read…I read…and I still read books, and listen to podcasts, and read blogs…and columns. Mostly, I listen to parenting podcasts while I’m doing my family keeping. I am less curious about mothering because I’ve been coasting along on my gut instinct and all the research I did when they were toddlers.... Read more
It is 10:00 at night, the doorbell rings…it is our neighbor, G, delivering fried, sweet, pillowy, balloon like pastries of syrupy delight. This is an example of Turkish sweet genius! Mr. Fox, KHALED and I have begun to plan our next dish to send over. I have 2 days to get it just right. Read more
Traditional Ataif, baked instead of fried. My favorite Middle Eastern dessert, only available during Ramadan. Bil hena wa sheffa (eat in good health!) Read more
I’ve been given a Lovely Blog Award! *blush* by the fabulous Muslim Hippie. I love reading her thoughts and … well, I’ll have to come back and write more now. Kristina Read more
The area of town in which I live has a large subsection of Muslim families. It’s the same everywhere, I think. Like minded people tend to cluster together. I’m so used to seeing the hijabi ladies walking, shopping and driving everywhere I go, I often don’t recognize it as something unique. Then something happens that draws my attention to how wonderful our librarians are at being inclusive to all the religions that are present in our city. Read more
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