Today is my parent’s 36th wedding anniversary. I asked them how it lasts (I certainly have no idea). According to them, it’s simple. It’s the threads you weave together over the course of time. People that know my parents find them the perfect blend of romantic, silly, and kind. To some they seem perfect-they wear [...]
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Parents as Doormats
My brother and I, both MBA’s, often viewed family events akin to corporate conferences. We sought different ways to minimize chaos and maximize the quality of our time together. Although Thanksgiving Day is a prized group celebration, we decided that other days in the long weekend are best split up in smaller breakout sessions so [...]
An End of Ramadan Feast
Location: Arlington, Virginia, across from DC Mileage: 3,980 Meal: Samosa, kebab, and curried corn Music: “Stand Up for What you Believe in” by the Mumford Sons I had successfully kept any skeletons at bay now for over a week, likely due to the shining light of the religious and good-hearted homes I had been visiting. [...]