22 humans make their wishes — Today is Tuesday, 22 February 2022. 22.02.2022. There are mathematical descriptors for such numbers. It happens to be on a Tuesday. For many, it's the second day of a workweek. People who study the earth, the moons, the stars, and the universe talk about energies. This date falls in that…

And the naming of my sourdough — Like millions worldwide, I got my hands into flour, water, and many ingredients during the lockdown making bread. It’s been two years, and baking continues to relax me, provide a unique tactile focus, and offer me the pleasure of breaking homemade bread with other people. There’s something basic, human, and…

What do you do? — As I lay on the asphalt, the lady reached out: “Monsieur. Monsieur. Are you okay? Dizzy or something?” “I’m fine. Thank you,” I replied as I was pulling my leg from under the motorbike, trying to stand up. “Is this oil from your engine, or was it there?” she asked…

Change has to happen within. Vote for change. — It doesn’t matter what has happened or is happening to us. It doesn’t matter what others did to us or how much we’ve inflicted on ourselves. Nothing matters anymore, except what we do today. We are all responsible. Let’s not get into the blame game. We are all responsible. Yes. Other powers have and…

The one I couldn’t read — It was a warm day. I looked up from my laptop screen to a tattoo. A barely legible one from where I was sitting and from where she was standing. Her back to me, picking up her drink. Something drew me to her. I squinted at the darn thing. Too…

Seven seconds later: “Sorry. Why NOT me?” — “I have a mission in my life. It’s a strong one. I’m here to support parents who have children with special needs.” She’s straightforward, transparent, vulnerable, and titanium strong. Holding her coffee in both hands, she told me that no matter how difficult your life turns out to be, you…

And he’s not Driving Miss Daisy — It was a hot day. Noonish. 30+ Celcius. Muggy. An authentic Beirut summer day. If you’ve been, you know what I’m talking about. I’ll attempt to describe this 2021 special blend. Mixed dusty air saturated with lukewarm condensation on your sticky t-shirt, tight pants, dress, bra, and underwear; infused with…