Alina SenderzonOn having it all (or, How to load a dishwasher)I know a young man who vowed to marry the love of his life only once he could afford to buy a dishwasher for their flat. No wife of his was…Jun 22Jun 22
Alina SenderzonBad JewI’m a bad Jew. I didn’t have a bat-Mitzvah and I don’t fast on Yom Kippur. I’ve adopted a few sweet traditions to share with friends and…Jan 29Jan 29
Alina SenderzonFalafelFirst off, I’d like to acknowledge that the big tech giant I work for offers incredible perks and feeds its employees nearly nonstop. I’m…Sep 29, 2023Sep 29, 2023
Alina SenderzonBagelsAt least twice a year I invite the family for brunch, and at least twice a year Dear Husband and I argue about how many bagels should be…Oct 16, 2022Oct 16, 2022
Alina SenderzonPearls and diamonds“My daddy was from a wealthy family. ” My grandma tells me. “They came and shot his parents right in front of his eyes.”May 3, 2022May 3, 2022
Alina SenderzonI still work outThe swimsuit season is blessedly behind us, and I can resume hibernating in my jeans-n-tshirt uniform in peace. This summer I managed to…Sep 18, 2021Sep 18, 2021
Alina SenderzonKitchen confidentialIf you drop by in my off-hours, you’ll find me in my kitchen.Mar 22, 2021Mar 22, 2021
Alina SenderzonPatienceWhen I was around ten, my family and I waited in a line for hours, along with dozens of other families, to receive one bottle of cooking…Nov 17, 2020Nov 17, 2020
Alina SenderzonImperfectionIt’s late evening. It’s hot and muggy in our bedroom, and still I can’t resist the samba beat of a recently-Shazamed song on my playlist…Aug 7, 2020Aug 7, 2020
Alina SenderzonThe other F wordToday is Wednesday. Hump day. The day is crisp and bright. In a blink it’ll be the weekend. And then another Monday and another Wednesday…Dec 20, 2019Dec 20, 2019
