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 November 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…

“Life is always going to be stranger than fiction, because fiction has to be convincing, and life doesn’t.” — Neil Gaiman I vividly recall reading Robin Cook’s “Pandemic,” never imagining a real global pandemic — at least not in my own lifetime. It’s not a perfect match, but there are some uncanny similarities between the fictional virus and COVID-19. The need for a worldwide medical effort in the book feels oddly familiar, given our current situation.

A photo essay — “The magic of the desert is hard to define.” — Henno Martin Dubai Desert Safari Dubai is well-known for providing luxurious and extravagant experiences, and one of its famous tourist attractions is a desert safari. This activity allows visitors to discover the impressive dunes of the Arabian Desert while experiencing the local customs…

A Summer Adventure in Canada — “It is wonderful to feel the grandness of Canada in the raw.”— Emily Carr. During the summer of 2016, my husband and I had the pleasure of visiting the picturesque city of Vancouver, Canada. I would like to share our adventures, with a special focus on our experiences at Stanley…

A Six Word Photo Story: Freestyle — Diner jukebox, memories danced to life. Discovering jukeboxes in diners holds a special charm for me. Even though I didn’t experience their heyday firsthand, I vividly recall encountering them during my youthful visits to diners, eagerly inserting coins to select songs that resonated with my soul. The nostalgia of these moments, with their classic tunes and…

Autumn’s Splendor — “The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature.” — Joseph Campbell, literary critic On a lovely autumn afternoon, I had the pleasure of capturing some truly awe-inspiring photos. …

30 Heartwarming Moments That Brighten Your Day — “It’s good to see how people enjoy delivering and not just receiving lovely surprises,” stated the spokesperson for Alpen Delight. Life is full of surprises, some big and some small, but it’s the unexpectedly delightful moments that often leave the biggest smiles on our faces. A recent survey commissioned by…

A Heartwarming Halloween Surprise — The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic, under God one nation with liberty and justice for all.” It was a seemingly ordinary Halloween evening, filled with costumes, candy, and laughter. While I stayed home…