Wash Your Damn Hands: A Rant About Basic Hygiene and Why You’re Gross

Alright, let’s talk about something that shouldn’t even need to be talked about in the year 20-whatever-we’re-in—washing your hands after using the bathroom. Yes, this is a thing we still need to discuss because apparently, some of you are out here living like it’s the Dark Ages. And I’m not talking about a few rogue … Read more

When Scratching Here Makes Me Itch Over There

Okay, so imagine this: you give your arm a little scratch—nothing fancy, just a quick one-two because it feels a bit itchy—and suddenly, your back or shoulder or forehead starts itching, too! Like, what the heck is that about?! Believe me, I’ve been there. This phenomenon, dear folks, is known as referred itch or mitempfindung. … Read more

Why I Don’t Eat Pork (But I’m Not Telling You What to Do)

Hello there, dear reader! I’d like to share with you a topic that’s close to my heart: why I, as a Muslim, don’t eat pork. Now, before you run off to get yourself a bacon cheeseburger (or do your best to avoid one!), let me make something absolutely clear—I’m not here to boss you around! … Read more

Embracing Life’s Blessings: Understanding the “Five Before Five”

Introduction Have you ever looked back on your life and realized you might have taken something for granted—your youth, your health, or even just a quiet afternoon with nothing on the agenda? I’m definitely at a stage in life where I’m starting to notice just how precious these simple gifts can be. Sometimes we only … Read more

Navigating the Complexities of Assisted Dying: A Personal Perspective

The recent approval of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by the UK Parliament has reignited a profound and multifaceted debate surrounding assisted dying. This legislation proposes that terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less be granted the option to end their lives with medical assistance, contingent upon stringent … Read more