Ode to Autumn

It’s been a long day. Bits of coziness were in there along with bits of tiredness along with bits of … More

Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns Book Review

Remember the book I just reviewed by Hena Khan? She wrote Night of the Moon: a Muslim Holiday Story. Well here’s … More

My latest book review is on an Eid story called Night of the Moon. Author: Hena Khan . She blogs at http://www.henakhan.com/ and … More

Secretia

“Life is one big transition.” ~ Willie Stargell. When I taught 2nd grade, transitions were big. To quietly transition in … More

Here’s another Eid story I found and ordered from my local library. Presenting Rashad’s Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr … Author: Lisa … More

I’ve been searching for some good children’s books on Eid & Ramadan that are well written and appealing. One good … More

A woman whose smile is open and whose expression is glad has a kind of beauty no matter what she … More

It’s been a cozy day what with rain pelting outdoors that has now transformed into softly falling rain. Such days … More

The realization hits me the night before Eid and I feel a twinge of guilt. As the anticipation for Eid seeps in … More

“Knowledge is lost between arrogance and shyness.” This quote has stuck with me. When learning a language, knowledge is so … More

This weekend we were getting over colds and trying to clock as many hours of rest as possible in – … More

The house is quiet and the walls breathe a sigh of relief- they no longer have to keep watch, witness … More

We need milk. The home walls are small. Carpets dusty. Allergies impending. The weekend long. The sun bright. The beach … More

“Once Play-Doh colors are mixed, there’s no going back.” – Dee Ann Stewart The playdough recipe I used is here and … More

“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.” Ansel … More

Never make your home in a place. Make a home for yourself inside your own head. You’ll find what you … More

Eid is pajamas-be-gone! Eid is welcoming bangles Eid is cakes substituting for meals Eid is decorated, happy masjids. This one … More