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November 2021-Finally A Catch Up
With it being the start of a new month, I decided it was a fitting time to sit down and write a bit. It's been months since I have done...

Hannah
Nov 2, 20213 min read
Just A Brief Chat
It's been quite awhile since I've sat down to make a post. I've thought about it a lot, but if I'm being honest, it's been daunting. So...

Hannah
Sep 11, 20213 min read


July 2021 Check In
A lot of this year so far has been a blur for me. I'm preparing for the 4th of July weekend coming up and trying to remember where June...

Hannah
Jul 3, 20217 min read
Writing Struggles
A few weeks ago, I was chatting with a friend of mine about my blog, planning posts, trying to come up with new ideas, etc. While we were...

Hannah
Jun 21, 20214 min read


Books Written By Muslim Authors
Not long after I finished high school, I read about an organization called We Need Diverse Books. (You can find more information about...

Hannah
Jun 8, 20218 min read
June 2021 Check In
I'll be honest, I'm struggling to start this post. I've started it a few different ways already and deleted them because it didn't feel...

Hannah
Jun 6, 20215 min read
Let's Learn About Palestinian and Israeli History Together
As I'm sure the vast majority of you are aware, there is fighting happening between Israel and Palestine. More accurately, there has been...

Hannah
May 21, 20215 min read


May 2021 Check In (Finally)
I've had my coffee, my cat is taking a nap, I have jazz music playing in the background with a window open to let in the fresh air. And...

Hannah
May 16, 20216 min read


April 2021 Check in
We've officially made it to one of my favorite times of the year. I really love spring and the warm weather. As I sit writing this, I...

Hannah
Apr 6, 20218 min read
Let's Talk About Ramadan!
Early last week, I sent a message out on my Facebook page asking what questions people have surrounding Ramadan, Eid, etc. I also reached...

Hannah
Mar 29, 20217 min read


Grief and Loss
Leading into March, I was struck with an overwhelming wave of emotions. For many people, this month has become emotionally triggering...

Hannah
Mar 13, 202110 min read


Banned Books: Carrie by Stephen King
Stephen King has come to be known as a sort of "king of horror." In fact, his name and his work is at times used as a synonym for horror...

Hannah
Mar 8, 20216 min read


March 2021 Check In
Happy first day of March everyone! This past week, especially the weekend, has felt a bit more like spring here, which I love. The snow...

Hannah
Mar 1, 20217 min read
Highlighting Black Authors and Black Characters - Black History Month
As most are already aware, February is Black History Month. Many years back, I made a promise to myself to read books that were written...

Hannah
Feb 23, 20215 min read
Staying Motivated When It Gets Hard
I think it's important to note that when I sat down to write this post, I had absolutely no motivation to write it. Irony of ironies. It...

Hannah
Feb 17, 20215 min read
The History of Banned Books
In my last post, I attached a series of pictures and explained that they were all linked together. That link is that all of those books,...

Hannah
Feb 9, 20216 min read


February 2021 Check In
Hello everyone! How is it that we've already made it through a month in 2021 already?! For some it may feel like it has been a long...

Hannah
Feb 1, 20215 min read
Part 8: Wrapping up....For Now
When I began researching MK Ultra, I felt like Alice falling down the rabbit hole. Suddenly I didn't know which way was up and which was...

Hannah
Jan 21, 20213 min read
Part 7: Frank Olson, The Man Who Knew Too Much
A man falls to his death from the window of his hotel room on the 13th floor in New York. It was officially declared a suicide. However,...

Hannah
Jan 20, 20218 min read
Part 6: Operation Overcast/Paperclip
The question, "What did we learn from WWII?" is something that is a part of the conversation around WWII. However, the conversation is...

Hannah
Jan 11, 20214 min read
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