Umm Ismael Muslimah

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A "new" #Muslim, #anti-racist, full-time #teacher & part-time #writer. An #AmericanExpat in the #UAE. Twitter refugee. I'm looking for my online tribe.

My interests include contributing to the downfall of MAGA madness & promoting progressive #Democrats, #SocialJustice, & #ClimateAction.

I am also passionate about #kindness, #yoga, #cats, #nature, #history, #WomensHistory, & #WomenArt. #BlackLivesMatter

4 December 1915 | A Pole, Franciszek Masny, was born in Chochołów. A farmer.

In Auschwitz from 5 April 1941.
No. 11539
He perished in the camp on 21 July 1942.

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Sunrise from Glastonbury Tor this morning. Lovely colours both before and after sunrise today. Pathway to paradise.
90-Year-Old Artist Proves It’s Never Too Late to Pursue Your Passion (8 Stunning Photos): https://streetartutopia.com/2024/12/04/its-never-too-late-to-pursue-your-passion/
90-Year-Old Artist Proves It’s Never Too Late to Pursue Your Passion (8 Stunning Photos)

In the picturesque village of Louka, Czech Republic, art and tradition merge beautifully on whitewashed walls, thanks to the meticulous hand-painted floral patterns inspired by Moravian folk art.

Otter Cub.

One of two adorable little bundles of energy we have been watching this week.

This one was about to get some sleep with its family, on a bed of seaweed.

#otter #wildlife #nature #scotland

I found out the other day that "penguin" in Mandarin Chinese is literally "business goose" and I haven't been able to think about anything else

Once in a lifetime photo.

Towards the end of a fabulous auroral display, a meteor streaked through my shot.
I was literally dancing with joy!

Early November 2021, near Egilsstaðir in eastern #Iceland.
ISO-800 f/2.8 15 seconds exposure.

@photography

#NorthernLights #Aurora #DailyPhoto #WeatherPhotography #AstroPhotography

Any other women here living in the UAE?

I have set my intention to meet new friends irl.

@shantini I wasn't aware it was also an issue back in the states. Here in the UAE, I remember parents complaining that some of the cleaning staff at my old school were lower caste. Thankfully the owner of the school had no patience with their bs. She only cared about the quality of their work and invited those parents to find another school if they couldn't accept her chosen staff.
'You are now like my daughters': UAE businessman welcomes 3 Afghan girls to Dubai, sponsors their education - News | Khaleej Times

The girls thanked the businessman and even handed him a small token of their appreciation

Khaleej Times