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Starting Over: 5 Tips for Embarking on a New Chapter in Life
Here's what I remember from Kindergarten. 1. Afternoon naps in public are not my thing. 2. Cracks on the sidewalk should be avoided at...
Lailah Bat-Am
Jan 29, 202414 min read


Juggling Responsibilities: My Experience as a Student Once More
Life is a funny thing. When I was my daughter's age (19), I had plans for my plans—time seemed endless and quickly spent. I never...
Lailah Bat-Am
Jan 13, 20244 min read


In Between the Dandelions
with the patience of a great-grandmother wondering Will anyone remember the dreams she left
Lailah Bat-Am
Dec 21, 20231 min read


It's a Wonderful Life with Ugly Betty and the Crown by a Book Nerd
A reflection on the tension between going after your dreams and doing what's expected using Ugly Betty, The Crown and It's a Wonderful Life.
Lailah Bat-Am
Dec 20, 202313 min read
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