In the last few years… personal + social events + being out and about all over = my brain feeling like it is fully cracked and wide open. The duality of the world we live in has been a constant source of frustration and fascination to me: prosperity and lack; wealth and poverty — throughout… Continue reading Labor Day
Author: Hajer
Vote
In 2016 (before my understanding of “America” was forever changed) I sat in front of the TV as I watched Trump do his very first presidential canditate speech (not sure what you call those.) As he talked, I sat there with an ugly feeling that this guy was going to win. In an age of… Continue reading Vote
Stupid, Dumb and Constipated
I often hear this sentiment: Most people are stupid and dumb. I’ve thought about it a lot lately. I don’t agree. I actually think most people are smart. (NO, I’m not being nice at all!) But the current systems we have: Don’t teach us to communicate effectively.Don’t encourage us to think critically for ourselves. So… Continue reading Stupid, Dumb and Constipated
In God’s Defense
Because of Nick’s provocative posts lately on Facebook LOL and me seeing/ reading comments — I realized there’s usually one common thread that I see and have continously seen (for years now) when it comes to something connected with “religious” posts. I’ve always wondered about it. People’s need to defend “God.” God (usually) = an… Continue reading In God’s Defense
Ancient Love Letter
The US Presidential election is in less than 3 months! ? The more I’ve seen the world and the ways people live, the less I believe in countries and the more I believe in communities. I honestly feel Presidents are too big. I believe countries are too big. I believe these concepts and structures may… Continue reading Ancient Love Letter
Movement
July (ish) 2009. “You can’t act too nice, they’ll get suspicious. But you don’t want to be stiff either, they’ll think you’re hiding something.” These words of advice were directed to me for my interview. I was applying for my student visa to the United States. I was 19. I smiled and nod my head… Continue reading Movement
Woke up
Today I woke up feeling out of sorts. A culmination of days feeling uneasy in my skin. I open one eye to look around — it’s morning. The activity outside my window signals the beginning of another day. I close my eyes, trying to shutout the inevitable. “It’s okay, no need to hurry,” I hear… Continue reading Woke up