I had a best friend when I was young. We went to school together through eighth grade, then she moved away. All during high school we corresponded and occasionally visited each other. For a time... More »
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Because of some health issues I don't meet many people, especially these days when my immune system could be threatened by two different flu strains. But the most interesting people I have met are my... More »
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Posted on Sep 26th, 2009
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Jamilah
Last night I was talking with a nephew about his grandfather. My father died twenty years ago, when this nephew was only five months old and my fourth son was only six days old. They... More »
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I think of the Muslim community. This includes all practicing Muslims in Lexington. Most are immigrants, with some Americans scattered here and there. Most are also Arabs. A fairly large number of families, for a... More »
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My husband is even-tempered, steady, and very sane. Several years ago I realized that he is very much like my mother. Some of our sons take after him. Some are a little more like me--head... More »
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Posted on Aug 30th, 2008
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Jamilah
Many family members live in other countries--some on the other side of the world. Of course it's hard to be separated. We stay in touch through email and phone calls. Many years ago I went... More »
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Because I work from home, the easiest way for me to meet people is online. I have formed many friendships. Sometimes I've met the person "in person" but most of the time I haven't. Communicating... More »
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Posted on Oct 20th, 2007
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Jamilah
She's been dead for several years, but I would have to say my husband's aunt. I don't remember her given name. Everyone called her "Tay," a word which means aunt. Tay never had the chance... More »
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Posted on Sep 30th, 2007
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Jamilah
There are two people whom I would especially like to see again. Robbie was my first friend. We were only a few weeks apart in age, and we grew up together. We walked to kindergarten together... More »
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Posted on Jun 14th, 2007
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Jamilah
Robbie was my first friend. He lived down the street from us. In those days, mothers didn't worry about letting young children go down the block. Robbie and I played together. We often ate lunch... More »
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