• #234 the latte

    #234 the latte

    Happy June 1 Two weeks ago, as I sipped on a latte at a cafe named Sweet Butter Bakery. This latte was magnificent. It pierced these feelings of satisfaction inside of me. The taste stayed for days. These thoughts wandered into my rambunction mind. Right now, at this very moment, I have so many emotions… Read more

  • #233 tragedy

    Nothing seems fitting enough to post after this week’s tragic events. I am just so sad for the children that passed away. As a school teacher, I constantly feel anxious about the possibility of a dangerous person on campus. I keep my doors locked from the outside and I have gone over with my kindergarten… Read more

  • #232 make peace

    I was serving a couple on a hot Thursday evening on the patio of the Italian restaurant I work at. Their names were Monte and Paula. They were an older couple who bickered most of the night. Maybe in their 60s? From the looks of it, Paula had just dyed her hair a striking red… Read more

  • #231 simulation

    #231 simulation

    I have been reading this science fiction novel, Sea of Tranquility, by Emily St. John Mandel. I kept seeing this particular book on the internet and I decided to pick up the book and share it with some unreliable fellow book lovers. Let me backtrack a little. A couple of years ago, I really wanted… Read more

  • Bla Bla Land: Chapter 7

    Bla Bla Land: Chapter 7

    The summer after graduating high school was somewhat exciting. I was trying to embrace the changes. It truly is remarkable how we learned to cope and adjust. I had to move on and I was excited about college. My sister and I shared a room for most of my teen years. I am still in… Read more

  • #230 Happy Eid

    #230 Happy Eid

    Happy Eid. May your prayers and fast be accepted by God. This is the traditional greeting that Muslims say to each other on Eid morning after a month of fasting along with three kisses on the cheek. The children are given Eid money from the adults. All Muslims are to wear new clothing or their… Read more