A Very Muslim Christmas
How my family brought together two holidays and found belonging
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Why I Miss My Holiday Retail Job
You can buy anything you want online. But the internet can’t capture the magic of the Eaton’s perfume counter at Christmas
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Travel Notes from the New Constellations Tour
What I learned from playing alongside Lido Pimienta, Elisapie Isaac, July Talk, and others
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Why I Want to Believe in Witches
Spells and hexes aren’t just trendy—they’re a new way to fight back against a troubling world
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How Pickled Lettuce Got Me to Oxford
I’d always longed to attend the storied university. I had no idea an old family recipe would get me there
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I Believe in the Evil Eye—And You Should Too
Why my family’s superstitious legacy is a salve for uncertain times
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Do Not Bring Your Phone to Meditation Class
A plea for silence so I can find some zen
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The Lonely Social Life of a Minister’s Wife
When people discover my husband’s calling, they often assume we’re boring—and judgmental
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What Running Away Taught Me About Finding My Way Home
At eight, I wanted to escape my Ontario town. Decades later, my failed adventure still has a lot to teach me
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