Aliya Jul 14 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 Feb 27 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 Nov 25, 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 Oct 14, 2020 1 min What Do You Wish Was Easier? I know you have a list! Get journaling with this straightforward prompt.
Aliya Oct 7, 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 22, 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.
