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Yusra Tekbali

Yusra Tekbali

Poetic thoughts and inspirational ruminations as they circle in my head

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    Grandma

    In my family we call my mom’s mom imema. I had a tough time last night thinking about her death. I think she died in 2006.

    July 28, 2018July 28, 2018 by yusratek

    I speak on behalf of my self

    If you talk about me take a look in the mirror. (I’m referring to Libyans and their gossip culture). It’s not true unless I say it is.… Read more “I speak on behalf of my self”

    July 27, 2018August 28, 2018 by yusratek

    Goop

    I really enjoyed reading The New York Times article on Gwenyth Paltrow and Goop. Well written, deep, funny and easy to read. I haven’t been on Goop… Read more “Goop”

    July 26, 2018August 28, 2018 by yusratek

    The Mistake Carter Didn’t Make

    This is another article I wrote while in college about the Pali/Israeli peace process. My views have since changed because that was ten years ago. http://arabcomment.com/2008/the-mistake-carter-didn%E2%80%99t-make-why-america-and-israel-should-listen-to-jimmy/

    July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 by yusratek

    current climate just like old climate

    My takeaway from Jim Zogby’s book can best be summed up in two ways: a) It doesn’t matter what you the Palestinians think b)Do you want to… Read more “current climate just like old climate”

    July 23, 2018August 28, 2018 by yusratek

    Tea with Yeezy

    I don’t agree with this Vox article on Kanye West. It’s absolutely possible to separate the artist from the person. Maybe folks in DC don’t understand diversity.… Read more “Tea with Yeezy”

    July 19, 2018July 22, 2018 by yusratek

    Having a baby

    Having a baby is phenomenal, emotional, exhausting, and peaceful. I felt kind of blah for a few weeks. Men don’t really get it because they aren’t feminine.… Read more “Having a baby”

    July 18, 2018January 15, 2019 by yusratek

    Equality/LGBT

    I don’t believe things should be hidden in the sense that I believe in gay rights. Please educate yourself and practice tolerance.

    July 17, 2018August 28, 2018 by yusratek

    Jordan

    We were at a yield sign, and I said I’m just trying to meet Jesus– pondering the question…. afraid of Green.

    July 9, 2018July 12, 2018 by yusratek

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