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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.

Aliya
Sep 4, 20202 min read
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Advice: Take the Booth
A dilemma.

Aliya
Aug 14, 20203 min read
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The Giving Tree, The Remix
A revised ending to one of the most divisive children's books in history.

Aliya
Aug 10, 20202 min read
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1 Woman, 100 Movies - #98: Rebel Without a Cause
I’m continuing my cinematic mission to watch the 100 greatest movies of all time. You can read more about my crazy idea here. #98 – Rebel...

Aliya
Aug 1, 20204 min read
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25 Seconds Away
I just watched Breaking2, a documentary about distance runners and their quest to break the 2-hour marathon record.

Aliya
Jul 20, 20202 min read
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Recommended Reading
They range in topic from racial injustice to parenting in a pandemic.

Aliya
Jun 13, 20201 min read
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You Can Help.
The nation is in an uproar over the murder of George Floyd. It's easy to feel helpless in times like these. But there are ways you can...

Aliya
May 31, 20201 min read
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1 Woman, 100 Movies - #99: North by Northwest
From the cool suits and all the crazy murder attempts, it's easy to see why this movie was a hit.

Aliya
May 16, 20203 min read
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Interview With My 5-Year-Old
"I want to go to Chuck E Cheese and have fun."

Aliya
May 7, 20202 min read
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Our New Daily Adventure
We’re over a month into the stay-at-home order and it's easy to feel as though you're doing everything, and getting absolutely nothing done

Aliya
Apr 30, 20203 min read
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Hey All You Cute Cats and Kittens - Checking In
How quickly things change.

Aliya
Apr 7, 20202 min read
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Why 'Love is Blind' is a Masterpiece
What is it about this show that has everyone (myself included) so hooked?

Aliya
Mar 2, 20204 min read
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What's the Deal with Valentine's Day?
This history of Valentine’s Day is a tricky one to nail down.

Aliya
Feb 13, 20202 min read
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What Kobe Bryant Meant to Me
The world has lost a legend.

Aliya
Jan 28, 20204 min read
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How I Quit Social Media
Bye bye, Instagram.

Aliya
Jan 8, 20204 min read
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A Letter to My One-Year-Old
Kid, honestly, I could go on and on.

Aliya
Dec 16, 20192 min read
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Here's Your State's Favorite Thanksgiving Dish
This list of the most popular Thanksgiving dishes by state may surprise you.

Aliya
Nov 26, 20191 min read
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Costume Ideas for Black Women – Halloween 2019
Black Seinfeld anyone?

Aliya
Oct 10, 20192 min read
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You Can Bring Your Kids to These Restaurants, I Promise
These restaurants will be more than accommodating with you and your little ones. And surprise, none of them are Chuck-E-Cheese!

Aliya
Sep 16, 20192 min read
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1 Woman, 100 Movies - #100: Yankee Doodle Dandy
1 Woman, 100 Movies Challenge: First up, Yankee Doodle Dandy from 1942, starring James Cagney.

Aliya
Sep 11, 20193 min read
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