I grew up in an honor and shame household. My parents immigrated from Cairo, Egypt, but they brought some of that Egyptian sensibility with them. […] Read More
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Covering it up is easier than cleaning it up In Egypt and in the Middle East, there’s a saying that roughly translates to, “a sin […] Read More
(Spoilers are contained below–but I tend to agree with A.O. Scott on the subject.) It seems like no matter where I turn, I’m getting compelled to […] Read More