Anam’s Substack

I'm back

I feel compelled to start my newsletter again, although I am not sure what form it will take

Feb 27, 2024 • Anam Latif

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April 2023

'Fresh' is the new 'fair'

Pakistan's obsession with emulating whiteness and how it ruined my wedding photos.

Apr 3, 2023 • Anam Latif

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March 2023

Childhood memories are sweet, but we can't get lost in them

I’m home and it feels lonely here.

Mar 23, 2023 • Anam Latif

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Why are we tearing down affordable housing for parking spots?

The loss of even a single unit of affordable housing is tragic, and last night Kitchener council voted to demolish two properties so a funeral home…

Mar 21, 2023 • Anam Latif

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Cranky, hungry, overtired: Jet lag turns us all into toddlers

I’m back from a whirlwind trip to Dubai and Pakistan, and all I can think about in this moment is how much jet lag sucks.

Mar 18, 2023 • Anam Latif

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February 2023

Things not to Google should include: 'Tips for air travel with young kids'

But actually I did learn a few helpful tips as I get ready for a 13-hour flight with my family

Feb 24, 2023 • Anam Latif

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When burnout is the elephant in the newsroom part 3: Why representation matters

I’m still unravelling my feelings about leaving my newspaper job.

Feb 18, 2023 • Anam Latif

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A 100-word love story

I like a good writing challenge but I’m not the cheesy romantic type (that’s my husband), so when I saw The Community Edition’s post asking for 100-word…

Feb 14, 2023 • Anam Latif

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What does home smell like?

I had something different in mind for this week’s post, but I put that idea on the back burner as I unravel my feelings about it.

Feb 6, 2023 • Anam Latif

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January 2023

It took me 15 years to really enjoy snow

I made my first snowman two years ago. I'm not kidding.

Jan 30, 2023 • Anam Latif

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Kitchener Public Library's first 2SLGBTQ+ archival collection marks a shift in the way we see local history

This new collection also begs the question of how can we collect and preserve the stories of other marginalized communities that are often left out of…

Jan 22, 2023 • Anam Latif

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How am I doing so far?

And an opportunity to tell me what you want to see in this space

Jan 19, 2023 • Anam Latif

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