It’s been a long day. Bits of coziness were in there along with bits of tiredness along with bits of…
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…
Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story book review
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…
Subtle Blooms
Secretia
Transitions
“Life is one big transition.” ~ Willie Stargell. When I taught 2nd grade, transitions were big. To quietly transition in…
Rashad’s Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr Book Review
Here’s another Eid story I found and ordered from my local library. Presenting Rashad’s Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr … Author: Lisa…
Under the Ramadan Moon book review
I’ve been searching for some good children’s books on Eid & Ramadan that are well written and appealing. One good…
Salma’s Photoshoot
A woman whose smile is open and whose expression is glad has a kind of beauty no matter what she…
The Apple Tree Review
It’s been a cozy day what with rain pelting outdoors that has now transformed into softly falling rain. Such days…
Emotions of Eid
The realization hits me the night before Eid and I feel a twinge of guilt. As the anticipation for Eid seeps in…
Why I Read Children’s Books
The glossy pages and the rich pictures always always draw me in to the children’s book area of the library.…
Urdu Resources for Kids
“Knowledge is lost between arrogance and shyness.” This quote has stuck with me. When learning a language, knowledge is so…
In a Week…
Her blue eyes glaze over with tears when I ask her why she isn’t riding the roller coaster. She chokes…
Crumpled Butterflies
“I want to thank you for working on marriage for ten Christmases. It’s good, it is work, but it’s the…
Upstairs Cameras
This weekend we were getting over colds and trying to clock as many hours of rest as possible in –…
Relieved Walls
The house is quiet and the walls breathe a sigh of relief- they no longer have to keep watch, witness…
Beckoning of Beaches
We need milk. The home walls are small. Carpets dusty. Allergies impending. The weekend long. The sun bright. The beach…
Colored Dough
“Once Play-Doh colors are mixed, there’s no going back.” – Dee Ann Stewart The playdough recipe I used is here and…
Unclear Words versus Focused Photographs
“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.” Ansel…
Body Language
Doodling Through Life 