Category: lifestyle

The US and Israel Got Regime Change But Not What They Expected; A Formal Ultimatum Issued By Iran and Immediately Supported by China and Russia Totally Changes the Balance of Power in this World of Ours; To the US: Be Careful What You Wish For: Regime Change; Sometimes the Apple Does Fall Far From the Tree, NOT Like Father, Like Son; However My Salvation and Peace of Mind Cannot Be Touched by Epic Fury

My goodness what a difference a day makes as the song says. My yesterday’s blog did not get posted because Chris did not receive the photos. Oh well. I sent them but really things have…

News of the Hour; An Elephant in the Room; March 13 2026 Confirmed and Reliable News Media Reports Inform The Era of Israel’s, the US and Its Allies’ Security Lies is Over; When Empires Die They Do Not Go Easily: I am in Peace Because I am an Observer; Withering Economies the Fate of Millions Whereas I Have a Storehouse; The Islamic Faith Which is Now Benefitting Me was Begun in Horrible Hardship; I am a Survivor, Guided and Protected By Allah (SWT); Now a Refuge; Photos of Things Left Behind Without Regret

I have not been writing about the war  raging in the Middle East. I am not sure of the origins of the expression ‘an elephant in the room’  but think of how hard it is…

A Day’s Journey: Synchronicity Seemed to Strikes Again, But Not So: There Was a Discoverable Causal Connection; The $8 Trillion Mirage: Why Data Centers Can’t Replace the Destination to Jannah: Peace of Mind Returns: More Photos of the Line was a Dream

First of all, What is synchronicity? Do lets go to Wikipedia, to find outSynchronicity (German: Synchronizität) is a concept introduced by Carl Jung, founder of analytical psychology, to describe events that coincide in time and…

In the Trenches; Tales of My Ramadan at this Critical Juncture in the World of Today; In the Trenches and Camaraderie Defined; A Conversation Between Ann and Alexis Reveals True Camaraderie; Straight Path’s Conclusion with Quotes From the Quran; An Unusual Message from Shamir Leads to an Unlikely Conversation; A Friday March 17 Ramadan Message; Photos From My Album

Most people see Ramadan as a quiet prayer mat. I see it as a trench. It’s where I shield my soul from the noise of the world, sharpen my pen for the truth, and realize…

Faith Hope and Charity; The Quran Tells Me So: Charity Within the Islamic Faith Explained With Examples; Charity is Not Only About Money; Everlasting Charity: The Ramadan Don’t Just Click to Give; It Seems I am Maintaining a Virtual Mosque: Waiting for the Dust to Settle Before Speaking of the Chaotic World; Photos of Me Covered Over the Years

February 28, 2026 I just learned that the United States and Israel outrageously and stupidly attacked Tehran. Who is going to stop the carnage that Trump is causing all over the world? What is the…

Chinese New Year, Here, There and Everywhere: A Cacophony of Noise Brings Dismay and Distress Somewhat Alleviated by Gemini Explaining So-Called Cultural Harmony Which Results in Disharmony:Scoffing at Proposed Memo to Silence Noise;  Further Relief Found by Making Plans for CNY 2027 in Bali; Photo of Me Breaking Fast and Bali Last Year

February 28, 2026 I am listening to deafening, frightening noise. The cacophony is most bothersome even from my erie located in the same confines of Societe with its double-paned windows and excellent sound proofing. In…

Time Out for a Humor Break: How to Break Up With Your Phone is Both Humorous and Instructive; Learning About Gaslighting; Escape From a Gaslighter Possible Only By Shunning Says the Quran and is Necessary to Protect Your Faith; Blog Search Reveals 26 Hypocrite Entries; Photos of My Phone Over the Years

Things are getting way too serious. I made a terrible mistake and looked at the news. No use reporting the gloom and doom. I am seriously ‘into’ Ramadan but fasting does NOT require me giving…

Ramadan Day One; Two Ramadan Messages from Non-Muslims and Two From a Dear Muslim Friend; Muslims Should Not Just Refrain But Also Sustain; Then Onto Secular Matters with the Help of Gemini; Being Saved From a Foolhardy Expense: Ending With a Touch of Humor and an Invocation

Strangely enough the two most ‘encouraging’ Ramadan messages came from two individuals who are not of the faith.This from Kenny Tan of Raffles.Within you a blessed and peaceful Ramadan. May this Holiday month bring you…