Anatomy of Her Anonymous Acronym — WHO does your acronym say you are? Best Reporter I enjoy writing articles based on research for a news app called NewsBreak and keeping a blog on Medium. I also publish my own newsletter called “Musings and Reflections” on Substack. WHAT genre(s) do you write about? I have a broad range of interests including nature, mental health, technology, food, travel, and family. Instead of narrowing…

Updated September 2023 — As a married mom of two amazing young adults, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to live on three different continents. With my background in biochemistry and toxicology, I’ve found my niche in crafting articles on a range of topics. What sets my writing apart is the wealth of life experiences…

Remembering a kind soul. — “I don’t think of all the misery, but of all the beauty that remains.” — Anne Frank, Author Life has a way of surprising us, doesn’t it? A recent discovery on Facebook left me with a heart heavy with sorrow yet warmed by cherished memories. I was completely unaware that…

A nostalgic reflection — “It’s sad when you get to the end, because it’s been a big part of all of our lives for so long…But everything runs its cycle. We had a great 25-year run and changed the entertainment industry, the way people viewed movies at home.” — Hank Breeggemann, the general manager…

The magic of refrigerating flowers — Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to purchase flowers ahead of time for an upcoming event or special occasion? I recently had this very predicament, and I was pleasantly surprised when the florist recommended refrigerating the flowers to keep them fresh. It turns out, storing…

Exploring the treasures of Carlos Slim’s tribute to his late wife — Stepping into the heart of one of Mexico City’s most upscale neighborhoods, my family and I had the privilege of visiting the Soumaya Museum, a tribute to art, love, and a man’s enduring passion ignited by his late wife. A Remarkable Art Collection Named after Soumaya, the beloved spouse of the billionaire Carlos Slim…

A review of flavors, ambiance, and pricing — “Dim sum is the art of turning simplicity into culinary perfection.” — Unknown I recently had the chance to visit Lin’s Asian Bar and Dim Sum in Austin for a dim sum brunch with my family. It was an interesting experience, to say the least. The restaurant’s unique design and…

A true story — Get ready for a hilarious story about the day our usual pest control guy tried to sell us a termite protection plan that left us utterly baffled. You won’t believe the comical twists in this tale! Our long-standing pest control fellow, a familiar face around our home, showed up one…

A Six Word Photo Story: Freestyle — Archie’s mischief fuels Riverdale’s comic chaos. “What’s really great about the Archie Comics as a whole is that everybody is relatable.” — Ashleigh Murray I was first introduced to the enchanting world of Archie comics at the tender age of seven during a visit to my uncle’s home in the U.K. Every week, he would treat…