The Ending That Didn’t End Some endings arrive clean and sharp. Others unravel the moment you try to tie them up. After half a century of marriage, I believed I was walking away for good—papers signed, rings removed, heart emptied out. But life doesn’t always honor clean exits. The past has a way of tugging …
Divorce Papers Signed, But Life Had Another Lesson Waiting Read More »
broke, waves of Iranian missiles streaked across the sky, forcing thousands of Israelis into bomb shelters and shattering any sense of fragile calm. What was meant to be the quiet before peace instead became a stark reminder of how quickly hope can collapse into fear. Around 4 a.m. local time (7:30 GMT), Iran launched a …
Iran Strikes Israel in Early-Morning Missile Attacks Before Ceasefire Read More »
A Flight I Thought Would Be Ordinary—Until It Became a Turning Point There are days when life feels predictable, almost boring, and then there are days when the universe decides to drop a reckoning right into your lap. I boarded that plane expecting nothing more than a quiet flight—maybe a nap, maybe a movie. I …
From Pink Slip to First Class: A Flight That Healed Old Wounds Read More »
Sometimes, generosity tells you more about the people around you than it does about yourself. I discovered this in a way that was both painful and illuminating. I had spent hours preparing dishes for my friend’s baby shower, a celebration I had eagerly anticipated. I imagined the laughter, the decorations, the gleam of joy on …
The Day I Said No — And Turned Rejection Into a Celebration of My Own Read More »
The Lunch I Shared: How a Small Gesture Can Change a Life Sometimes, life offers us moments so small, so seemingly insignificant, that we barely notice them—but years later, their impact can be profound. I never thought a simple act of sharing lunch with a classmate in fifth grade would stay with her for over …
From a Simple Act to Lasting Impact: The Story of a Childhood Kindness Read More »
Behind the Spotlight: Rama Duwaji, NYC’s Quietly Brilliant First Lady When Zohran Mamdani stunned New York City by winning the mayoral race, the headlines focused on him: the historic victory, the policies, the symbolic milestones. But as cameras swept across the cheering crowds and social media buzzed with election night excitement, another story quietly unfolded—one …
Meet Rama Duwaji, Brooklyn Illustrator and Wife of Newly Elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani Read More »