my feed, on all platforms, is still enriched by sinéad, the beautiful shuhada’ sadaqat. people are reminiscing and sharing personal stories, others are writing about her courageous, unflinching activism, her incomparable, transcendent voice and music, her deliberate decision not to embrace commercial success and its oppressive demands, her painful childhood and mental health struggles, but also her unique, unforgettable, otherworldly presence, her incredible generosity… i cannot help but think how this kind of validation/admiration would have meant so much to her when she was alive. a warm blanket made of countless memories, words and emotions that could have held her. perhaps it’s easier to write obits and tributes than to be there for people. it shouldn’t be that way.
Category: misc/personal
get together with friends
with lovely friends on sunday. here we are at west meadow beach after lunch. wonderful discussions about everything in the world but especially languages: the directness and clarity of english vs how spanish is more of a dance around words with firuletes that ornament much like curlicues in calligraphy.
the empire state building
empire state building, nyc, with my brother. picture taken by my husband. the three of us used to hang out a lot in those days. in the 90s
hanging out in northport
spent the day in northport with my sister and nephews. what a gorgeous day! an early dinner at bistro 44 (my favorite) followed by ice cream from lics and a walk in the park. long island is beautiful!
my nephew’s HS graduation
what a high school graduation party! family, yummy food, and great music. congrats to my brilliant nephew and his fam. babson college here he comes!
my sister is here
my beautiful sister is here! hanging out with her and my brilliant nephews <3
rooftop party
spring celebration in nyc with some lovely ladies. rooftop parties are the best and the sky was something wonderful! thank u cherie <3
mother’s day in brooklyn
spent the day in DUMBO, brooklyn, with our wonderful kids. had brunch at vineapple on pineapple street, walked around brooklyn and manhattan bridges, then relaxed at my son’s apt in midtown. got so many flowers from my puppies. what a lovely day! happy mother’s day everyone!
p.s. yes, my husband and i are twinning:)
lunch with safia
lunch at bistro 44 in northport with the gorgeous safia fatimi today. such a treat to finally hang out. to more convos and get togethers inshallah.
my hosts <3
the lovely couple i stayed with, and their beautiful home. thank u for being such fabulous hosts dear roberta and jon.
women are powerful
today i had lunch with the brilliant karen whose work i got to see in her new studio. even got a beautiful piece of art i cannot wait to frame. then high tea and catching up with dear noor. finally dinner with the gorgeous obaida – superwoman who cooked all this delicious food even though she had a full day of work today. women are incredible. women are powerful <3
big dinner at zemeta
MY people! what a family dinner we had at zemeta ethiopian restaurant – best food, best convo, best radical vibes mixed in with beautiful hospitality. thank u donna, muna, sumayia, rajesh, erica and nate <3 and thank u zemeta!
spot coffee and sultan’s
morning coffee and walk with cat and nancy who are an essential part of my film community, then manakeesh at sultan on mt hope with the fabulous julius, elisabetta and deni. u are beautiful rochester!
breakfast at amberly’s and dinner in pittsford
breakfast at amberly’s eatery this morning with friends doing wonderful things in the world (love u debora, amanda and rachel), color grading and post production on my new film with the brilliant rajesh (we forgot to take a picture), and then dinner in pittsford with more beautiful friends <3
akimbo opening and a dholki
akimbo bookshop’s soft opening at 714 university ave (its new location) today. so proud of my dear friend rachel and the spaces and connections she creates in our community. just amazing! went to the opening with my lovely friend roberta. later in the evening, was delighted to attend a dholki for a beautiful young lady. congrats dear mariam, fazeelah, uncle akram and aunty bushra. how i love being in rochester <3
