Category Archives: News and Events

My write ups on the latest news stories and events, mainly political within the US and the Middle East.

“This was a day when truth overran tweets, when facts overwhelmed bald assertions.” – Dan Balz

Upon the breaking news of Micheal Cohen’s guilty plea and Paul Manafort’s guilty conviction, many declared it to be Trump’s darkest hour of his presidency. The quote that stood out to me upon reading this morning’s Wake Up to Politics newsletter was that of the chief correspondent of the Washington Post, Dan Balz. The truth always prevails and we need to support our press in relaying the truth to the people every single day.

Real, Unapologetic and Inspiring

8 June 2018News and Events, Quote#foodielife, #LifeIsGoodAgain, #myfoodielife, Activism, acts of kindness, advise, Anthony Bourdain, Bourdain, cnn, depression, food, Parts Unknown, RIP, storytelling, Suicide Prevention, The Struggle is Real, travel, You Are LovedMs. Hala

My heart hurts. Anthony Bourdain was an icon to me when it came to storytelling through food. He was real, unapologetic and inspiring. May he rest in God’s eternal peace.

Please, if you are struggling and contemplating of suicide, reach out.

Please, if you see someone struggling and contemplating suicide, reach out.

National (USA) suicide hotline to call or text: 1800.273.8255

Picture of the Day

Throwback Thursday to accidentally on purpose finding sweetness at a classic spot in Burlingame. Royal Donut has been around longer than many of the eateries on famed Burlingame Avenue. Grab yourself a chocolate old-fashioned today!

Quote of the Day

Quote of the day in remembrance of Martin Luther King, with light and love.

Happy National Day, Qatar!

May God continue to bless and protect this beautiful nation and it’s inhabitants… Ameen!

Happy National Day Qatar!!

Did you know these cool facts about Qatar?

“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” -Emma Lazarus, as engraved on the Statue of Liberty

“But there are many millions of people who did not vote for Donald Trump because of the bigotry and hate that fueled his campaign rallies. They voted for him despite the hate. They voted for him out of frustration and anger — and also out of hope that he would bring change.” – Senator Elizabeth Warren

Thoughts: I may not agree with the individuals that voted for Trump out of frustration despite his hate rhetoric but I do understand. With this, I want to start a dialogue with those individuals that don’t like Trump but still voted for him. That don’t believe his rhetoric for a second but still voted for him. That are just sick and tired of the system as of late when they voted for him.

Read Senator Elizabeth Warren’s entire Medium post here.