Last week, we had a boil water advisory in effect for my township. We were instructed to drink only bottled water for 3 days until the pipes were fixed. I found myself boiling several gallons of water, brushing my kids’ teeth with bottled water, and giving them 5 minute “bucket showers” with purified water. Essentially…
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Vacation of Ramadan 2021
I used to think that the only time to do things that I love is on vacation. On vacation, I walk a lot. I exercise. I eat lots of salads and do “fun” things. In new places, I seek out things to do using Google Maps. I always make time to write and read. On…
Two Deaths and a Birthday Weekend
Sohaib Sultan returned to the Sender on Friday April 16th, on the same day that I got news that my uncle —who was doing well in his Covid treatment in a hospital in India– passed away. I was in the produce aisle, picking up coriander for $0.75 and debating whether or not to buy the…
Sadia Kalam 