Shirley Nseiri

Made myself a plant that I can’t kill

EXCLUSIVE: While rhetoric disparaging Islam is not new, “there's an unabashed nature to it,” right now, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in an interview airing Friday. “It is being echoed from the highest offices in this country,” he tells @IAmAmnaNawaz. “They do so without any sense of shame.” Watch more from the interview on Friday's PBS News Hour.

Today, families and friends across Canada gather to celebrate the Persian New Year — to welcome rebirth and the importance of ushering in light that triumphs over darkness.    In this time of new conflicts and global uncertainty, this celebration of renewal and optimism is especially meaningful.    To the Iranian-Canadian community and all those celebrating, happy Nowruz.

Abuse often begins by lifting you up, then systematically tearing you down.

Just in case you need some good news today: researchers at @UWaterloo have figured out how to turn plastic waste into acetic acid (primary ingredient in vinegar) using the sun. This discovery has the potential to help us reduce plastic waste. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/wat…

Nowruz underscores the strength that comes from Canada’s diversity. During this time of profound uncertainty, the spirit of renewal and optimism is especially important. Today, Prime Minister Carney wishes a happy Nowruz to everyone celebrating. pm.gc.ca/en/news/statem…

You’re probably seeing the phrase “Eid Mubarak” today. You may know it has something to do with Islam, but not exactly what it means. It simply means: “Blessed Eid” or “Have a blessed festival.” This day comes at the end of a long period of fasting from dawn to sunset. For weeks, Muslims have been stepping back from food, drink, and other comforts during the day, not as punishment, but as discipline. It’s about learning restraint, remembering God, and becoming more aware of how humans live and treat others. So today is not just a holiday. It’s a moment of relief, gratitude, and return. People gather for prayer, often early in the morning. Families come together. There’s food, especially sweets. You may see neighbors sharing meals, giving gifts, or reaching out in kindness. There is also a strong emphasis on charity, making sure the poor are not left out of the celebration. If someone says “Eid Mubarak” to you, they’re offering goodwill. You don’t have to share the faith to understand the gesture. It’s simply a way of saying, “I wish you well on this day.” In a world that often pushes us apart, it’s not a bad thing to understand what your neighbor is doing, why there’s joy in their home today, or why they might knock on your door with something sweet to share. You don’t have to observe it. But you can recognize it. And sometimes, that’s where respect begins.

@nejsnave Made me think of one I tried about 30 yrs ago,so I looked for something that seems similar. It was so delicious. patternprincess.com/mandarin-orang…

I want to write a cookbook that is salad dressings only. I may be late to this ambitious initiative 😂

Wow....we are at 20C now.

Oh my gosh.

Today I shared a humbling induction ceremony with many extraordinary citizens of the greatest country in the world. 🇨🇦 The honour of my life. Canada forever. 🇨🇦

Eid Mubarak from my family to yours. Eid al-Fitr is a time of joy, peace, gratitude, and togetherness after a month of reflection.
Wishing you a beautiful and blessed Eid. عيد مبارك وكل عام وأنتم بألف خير 🤍

What if instead of only focusing on training sensitive people to be more “resilient” we also focused on helping kids grow up to be gentler and kinder to each other?

@Softnessa_ ❤️❤️❤️

Yesterday I was spiraling because the world is terrible. I turned to my husband and said “what do we do?” Later we were paying for our sushi and a woman was on the phone upset because her card declined as she was with her kids for lunch. My husband quietly told the waitress that he would pay for their meal, but not to tell them until we were gone. In the car he turned to me and said “Remember what you asked me earlier? That’s what we do. We show kindness no matter what.” I love that man.