Alina Senderzon·Jan 1New Year’s EveI must have been six or so on my first true New Year’s Eve. My grandpa wasn’t pleased that someone overruled him and let me stay up past…
Alina Senderzon·Sep 1, 2025Goodbye, GoogleNever had I planned on landing a job at Google Search, but when the opportunity presented itself, I had to let it play out. All my previous…A response icon3A response icon3
Alina Senderzon·Mar 12, 2025Apocalypse(s)There’s something about the apocalypse that sparks much creativity from entertainment writers all over the world. You have to give it to…
Alina Senderzon·Dec 19, 2024From where I sitI was sitting mid-mezzanine, row J, seat 112, when the house lights dimmed, the music swelled, and the curtain parted. As tiny dancers…
Alina Senderzon·Jun 22, 2024On 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…
Alina Senderzon·Jan 29, 2024Bad 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…
Alina Senderzon·Sep 29, 2023FalafelFirst 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…
Alina Senderzon·Oct 16, 2022BagelsAt 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…
Alina Senderzon·May 3, 2022Pearls 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.”
Alina Senderzon·Sep 18, 2021I 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…
