Beatitude; A Morning Invocation: Mashallah, Subhanallah and Wow: An Evening Invocation: The United States of America Have Never Been United Leading to Devastating Global Consequences: Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts: Alexis Combustible: Photos of Tatreez: Reclaiming Palestine Through Embroidery

June 22, 2026 A word came to me on this 22nd morn – beatitude. Did not know the meaning; now I do and so shall you. Beatitude: supreme blessedness. Its origins: late Middle English: from…

Bye Bye Blackbird: A Masterpiece in Departure; An Impersonal Goodbye to KLers; A Joyous Welcome by Penangers; Then Word of An Incredible Exhibit Received; Melancholy Descends Remembering The Days When the Scarf was Purchased in Edmonton During Better Days and Then the Horrendous Aftermath of Gaza: Photos of Vast Veranda and Alexis Alaa McBride Wearing Her Palestine Scarf

I was water walking in Societe’s Children’s Infinity pool and two black birds appeared, briefly alighting on the glass panels surrounding the pool. They quickly flew off but suddenly the title of the song came…

A Day in the Life of Raffles Becomes a Fabulously Funny Fiasco; Two Idioms in a Row, Repair to One’s Room and Rings a Bell; Using the Lawyer’s Excuse; Artificial Intelligence Does Have a Keen Sense of Humor; Queen for a Day Becomes Raffles Resident Writer for a  Day; An Alexis Lookalike Brings Laughter

I had this great idea and now will follow through with it. Trace for the peons what it is like to be celebrated at the Raffles Hotel. Here we go. The morning began with Fajr…

An Embarrassment of Riches. The Best Day of My Entire Life; A Chronology of the Blessed Day; The Reel, the ALEXIS MCBRIDE APPROVAL LETTER; Meeting the Brand New Raffles Managing Director on His First Day of Work; An Indian Food and Beverage Manager Leads Back to The Last Prince of Bengal Proving It is a Small World; Blessings Never Come to the Wrong Address

Today was the best day of my entire life – and that is saying a great deal. I knew of a phrase that was so descriptive: an embarrassment of riches. Did not know what the…

Always Always, I’ll Walk With You Always: Psalm 23; An Arduous Journey Not Taken Brings Comfort and Knowledge: A Painting Brings Inspiration from Many and a GIF; A Crisis Leads to a Realization; Authority Provided Showing That Expecting Perfection is Not Required by Allah (SWT); Goal in Islam is Presence, Sincerity and Effort

Yet again,  a song came to mind. I know enough of the words, making it unnecessary to ask with Artificial Intelligence. PHEW!  These are  the words and I do know the source. Why this song…

Attending this Suhba Conference Seems Destined to Make a Difference in My Life: Allah is My Constant Companion Since 10/10/2020; Learning and Applying the Knowledge Gained at this Healing the Heart Conference; Master of My Fate; Commander of my Soul; Playing Hooky Provided Necessary Information and Great Conversation with a Man Who Also Played Hooky; Our Conversation and His Bio and Islamic Cover Revealed

The day will dawn in two hours. This is day 3 of the Subha Conference. I have been totally immersed in the experience making it seem almost like a lifetime. Time has been suspended – never…

All About Food; Avocado Toast Recipe Leads to a  Declaration Finding Avocado As Super Food;  Malaysian Food Not Only Tastes Better But Wonders, of All Wonders,  Basic Foods are Subsidized; The Government Programs  Efficient Humane, Compassionate with the Rules Enforced;  A Closing Invocation; Foodie Photos

One morning began with my asking for Gemini for a recipe for avocado toast. Then one thing led to another and wait until you discover where it went. The avocado toast was delicious, if I…