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Cake and memories that might be fake
I'm not a poet, but I am pretty pleased with this title
Feb 5
Is God communicating with me through cake?
What I learned about cake, myself, and God's presence this week.
Jan 22
Once Upon a December
Most likely my last post of 2025
Dec 23, 2025
Is writing art? Yes. But am I an artist?
Exploring childhood fantasies, "good" vs. "bad" art, and defining priorities based on your values and life circumstances.
Nov 29, 2025
Down memoir lane
Even when you put things on hold, it doesn't mean they actually go away.
Nov 18, 2025
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Now I know why most Muslim writers are novelists
Jan 1, 2025
When identities blur
Sep 11, 2024
Unemployed
Apr 23, 2025
Is God communicating with me through cake?
Jan 22
On writing about writing, dreams deferred, and appreciating what God has given you.
Or perhaps more accurately, making sense of morning ramblings.
Nov 6, 2025
A beginner's guide to running (in hijab)
Based on my 7+ years of running after a lifetime of sitting on my butt
Oct 29, 2025
A Reflection on Five Years of Long Distance Running
I ran my fifth half-marathon today!
Oct 25, 2025
First ever Muslim 5K in Indy!
The only time I'll ever be in the top 5 :)
Oct 18, 2025
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I felt it today, and I pray those who don't can feel it again too
Sep 6, 2025
Writing while sick
Should you do it? Or not? Maybe this post will give you an answer.
Aug 23, 2025
Death and Dying
Reflections on my father and Gaza
Jul 31, 2025
Change of Plans
I don't know what this means for this Substack newsletter, but I hope you'll stay and find out!
Jul 23, 2025
The Politics of Acceptability
A book review (of sorts) of Mohammed El-Kurd's "Perfect Victims"
Jul 9, 2025
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