Aliya
Coming Out of Retirement
"You're all so brave," the team captain said in a pregame team huddle. Oh God, I thought. This is not going to go well.
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Aliya
- Jul 14, 2021
- 4 min
Making Peace with "Problem" Skin
I’ve had “problem” skin for my entire adult life. I got my first zit in high school and never looked back. I cringe when I think about...
Aliya
- Jun 29, 2021
- 4 min
1 Woman, 100 Movies - #94: Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights is heavy on the drama and light on the romance.
Aliya
- Apr 17, 2021
- 3 min
Clean Plate Club: Our New Favorite Recipes
I’m always searching for recipes that everyone will happily devour. Here are a few of our family's favorites.
Aliya
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
Bears, Beets, Book Club: Olive Kitteridge
the writing, my goodness the writing: it's exceptional.
Aliya
- Mar 13, 2021
- 3 min
Normalize Working While Parenting
I am guilty of going to great lengths during this pandemic to appear childless and “professional” during meetings. Not anymore.
Aliya
- Feb 26, 2021
- 2 min
Confession: I Don't Eat Chocolate
How migraines led me into the arms of a tasty chocolate alternative: carob.
Aliya
- Dec 31, 2020
- 2 min
2020 Edit: Plants, Parks, and Priorities
While I don't have the unbridled enthusiasm that some may have for the arrival of 2021, the end of the year is a good chance to reflect.
Aliya
- Dec 3, 2020
- 2 min
Bears, Beets, Book Club: Where'd You Go, Bernadette
This book is funny and heartfelt and honest, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a casual, comfortable holiday read.
Aliya
- Nov 24, 2020
- 2 min
Thanksgiving 2020: History Repeats Itself
The second time a pandemic has hampered holiday plans.
Aliya
- Nov 14, 2020
- 3 min
Black Moms and the Big Chop: "Don't Do It"
Threatening that perceived connection between long, straight hair and beauty.
Aliya
- Nov 7, 2020
- 3 min
1 Woman, 100 Movies - #96: Rear Window
Hitchcock does it again. Spoilers ahead.
Aliya
- Oct 13, 2020
- 1 min
What Do You Wish Was Easier?
I know you have a list! Get journaling with this straightforward prompt.
Aliya
- Oct 6, 2020
- 2 min
Update: One Year with No Social Media
A year ago this month, I uploaded my last post on Instagram.
Aliya
- Sep 27, 2020
- 2 min
How We Grew a 10-Foot Sunflower
Spending so much time at home inspired me to start putting seeds in the ground.
Aliya
- Sep 21, 2020
- 4 min
1 Woman, 100 Movies - #97: The Third Man
This classic thriller did not disappoint.
Aliya
- Sep 4, 2020
- 2 min
Bears, Beets, Book Club: My Sister, the Serial Killer
At the risk of sounding like a middle school English teacher: Put down your phone and pick up a book.
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