Phoney Town

Some pix taken with my phone in town:                       Mowbriy-Kaaappp!!!!             Keep it clean                    Indecipherable (Work in progress, but feel free to comment on what’s there so far)

Lessons for a new year

Once again, we’ve entered a new year – both in English terms and Islamic. And while the English new year is often associated with ‘holiday time’, increased crime, road accidents, and other terrible events that strike each ‘Festive season’, the Islamic new year is different. Our new year is based on the migration, or Hijrah, … More Lessons for a new year

Random scenes

                  Butterfly meets caterpillar                Wisdom in division                Tower of tissue                                Sadness, with a sock                  Strange dwellings                            Contradiction                Electrical attack                               Old skool                                                          Early morning glow    

Reminders

Salaams everyone, and I hope you’re well. As you may have heard, Dreamlife has a Dreamlady, and they’ve been married nearly three weeks 🙂 . So, in the spirit of well wishes and many, many pieces of advice that were passed on to me since this all began, I’d like to share some gems which … More Reminders

Prepare

As you no doubt know, and will probably be hearing about, the Night of Power – Laylatul Qadr – is drawing near. In fact, this Tuesday night is the 21st night of Ramadaan; the first of the odd nights in the last 10. We are taught so many times about the tremendous, unimaginable benefits of … More Prepare

Childhood

When did life get this complicated? When did the innocence and ignorance and bliss of childhood depart? How is it that grown-up stuff, responsibilities, duties, mature expectations, are all second nature now? How did everything become so serious? When did carefree summer days, of playing in the yard, being fed, sitting on my auntie’s lap … More Childhood

Up North (Part 2)

Since the previous set focussed on nature, this one is concentrated on civilisation, for the most part. A replica of an old Western House in Heritage Park, Calgary (Canada). The main street in an Alaskan town. Such gorgeous flower displays are commonly found in Alaska. But Rudolph wouldn’t like to see his buddy in captivity. … More Up North (Part 2)

Dedication

To every soul still searching for their companion, a sincere dedication: to your strength, your patience, your faith. Maybe you’ve been on this quest longer than you think you can bear; Or maybe you’re just starting out – early days, in an early daze, hoping your Prince or Princess will appear very soon. Wherever you … More Dedication