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Childhood memories are sweet, but we can't get lost in them
I’m home and it feels lonely here. My visit to Lahore, Pakistan was eight days long. When we planned the trip it seemed like a lot of time, but once we…
Anam Latif
Mar 23
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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…
Anam Latif
Mar 21
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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. Forcing your body to travel…
Anam Latif
Mar 18
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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
Anam Latif
Feb 24
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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. The task feels as daunting as working through a giant skein of wispy yarn full of…
Anam Latif
Feb 18
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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…
Anam Latif
Feb 14
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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. If any of you are…
Anam Latif
Feb 6
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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.
Anam Latif
Jan 30
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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…
Anam Latif
Jan 22
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How am I doing so far?
And an opportunity to tell me what you want to see in this space
Anam Latif
Jan 19
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When burnout is the elephant in the newsroom Part 2: The parenting edition
My last newsletter about burnout was about work, and why flushing my career at a newspaper down the toilet in search for a happier, more balanced future…
Anam Latif
Jan 15
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Why Waterloo Region’s only Black-owned yoga studio closed for good
Owner Selam Debs also shares how antiracism and yoga are intertwined
Anam Latif
Jan 8
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