nooreen's blog

It can get chilly at night at the beginning of a Philadelphia spring. So once my winter clothes are packed, I find myself relying extensively on layers. Last night, I threw on a scarf to keep warm while walking my dog. I was a little surprised that two men said salam to me while I was out. One also said be safe after I returned his greeting.

Walking around late at night in West Philadelphia is a strange time to feel community connectedness, but their greetings really evoked that feeling. Because I am not muhajibba, this was a little bit of a pleasant surprise.