This is What a Feminist Looks Like

“And this is good old Boston, The home of the bean and the cod"

This month marks the 1 year anniversary of my family moving to Boston. While my time in Boston has been full of ups and downs (being "funemployed" in never a good time), overall the city of Boston has been good to me. There are new places to explore, new traditions to experience, and slowly this city and I are getting to know each other. And while the pizza here just isn't as good as New York, Regina's is alright. I reflected on my time here this morning on the bus and realized that a New England staple has been a part of my life for a long time.

Store outside my apartment:

Store in the most recent place I travelled to (Lebanon):

Store near my college dorm:

Store in my homestate:

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has been marking its territory from the beginning!

Why Can't More People Dress like Cee Lo Green?

Cee Lo Green's outfit for his performance of "Forget You" at the the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards. Also, props to Gwyneth Paltrow for rockin' a onesie.

Hipster Parent Win!

This man wins the prize for best hipster-parenting:


The Original:


It's always nice to see children show interest in their parents' favorite things and passions. (I've taken my Dad's love of sci fi tv shows and my Mom's love of contemporary fiction). It's even more special when that interest features an adorable girl and is broadcasted on YouTube for the whole world to see.

Qawwali-Flamenco

Qawwali- a form of Sufi devotional music that originated in South Asia. It is present in areas with a historically strong Muslim presence, such as Pakistan. It dates back more than 700 years.

Flamenco- a style of music which is native to southern Spain. It was heavily influenced by Byzantine, Sephardic,  Moorish, and New World elements. It dates back to the 15th Century.

The two are so different, yet fit together perfectly. Qawwali-Flamenco: the ultimate mashup?