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Book Review: The Culpability — Why This Book Feels Uncomfortably Relevant

On my way back to Washington, I uploaded “The Culpability” by Bruce Holsinger, a read for one of my next book club discussions. Ironically, I finished this AI-themed novel on my flight to San Francisco and landed in the Silicon Valley with whole bunch of mixed feelings. It’s a book that doesn’t rely on shock …

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Tea Thoughts & Salaam- On Art, Travel, a Thanksgiving-Day Wedding, and Gentle Gratitude — A Cozy November Reflection

Salam from my online corner, and welcome to a little November catch-up. This month unfolded in layers — first with travel and learning, then a bit of downtime with good TV, and finally a Thanksgiving Day celebration with a unique twist. Together, it all created a gentle rhythm of movement and reflection, the kind that …

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Tea Thoughts & Salaam: On Reflections from Anarakali, Lessons from Ted Lasso, & A Book Club Read!

Two weeks since we’ve been back from our Italy trip, and this is how the season of fall has been unfolding — a live performance, a heartfelt series, and a surprisingly memorable read. Nothing dramatic, nothing planned. Just moments that showed up quietly and stayed longer than expected. Small moments, gathered slowly, enough to sit …

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Fathers – Superheroes Sans Capes

Kids – they are always ‘Do it from Scratch.’ They are never pre-fabricated, never come with instructions and manuals, and are never easy to figure out. That’s why God provided handlers for them… the clueless, hapless, unfit, unknowing dudes who overnight don the caps of fatherhood, and are lovingly called dad, abba, baba, papa, abbu, …

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Curated Dates Delicacies!

Dates are a popular staple item for breaking fast and Islamic holidays, irrespective of what culture and geographic locations Muslims belong to. But this old-as-time fruit with all its health benefits and culinary versatility has been making its way in cuisines all over the world. Beyond just snacking on raw dates and used as a …

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Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

Last thing I knew about myself was that I would enjoy Mathew McConaughey’s Greenlights – a gross, manly, “boys will be boys” kinda account! But this is not the only surprise this book held for me! I walked into this book knowing almost nothing about Mr. McConaughey except that I remembered him from Time to …

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Boho wanderlust ~ no shoes, no veil – all flowers and nature pieces!

This beautiful bohemian styled shoot was conceived by Tessa from Tie the knot by Tessa, who creates some of the amazing styles for tablescapes and events. Buck from Buck Deitz Photography simply takes beautiful pictures. He skillfully captured these dreamy images for the shoot. I love working with these two amazing people! Look at this …