Ebullient: A Definition and a Song, I Believe I Can Fly; A Link to a Rather Euphoric Instagram Reel; Joy and Cheerfulness in the Islamic Faith; Sufis Are a Joyful Bunch; Soaring Spirits; Such Joy Diametrically Opposed to My Experiences in Penang; Leaving There the First Step to My Thirty-Year Malaysian Visa: Photos of Memorable Moments

A few days ago, during my stay at the Kuching Hilton I woke up in a mood that can be best described as ebullient. What does that word mean???? I am about to tell you….

The Lowdown on TAR UMT University, Sonny’s Alma Mater; Schools Like This Can Be a Cure for Corruption; This Aligns With Islamic Tradition; Follow Link to Learn What is Really Going on in Trump’s Alleged Mind; Corruption in Saudi Arabia Discussed; Unnerved Described; Photos of Kuching and Me

A couple of months ago I did some research on TAR UMT University because  I was planning to bequeath some of my hard-earned cash to this university. I had met an alumni, a rather upstanding…

A Prayer Room Fashioned in Gratitude; Allah (SWT) is the Greatest of Planners; An Invocation; Reverting to the Islamic Faith During Covid Was a Unique Experience, Artificial Intelligence Explains Why; Similarities Found Between Edmonton and Kuching; Close Friend Approves of My Settling in Sarawak; Differences Between Here and Peninsular Malaysia Explained; Photo of Prayer Room and the North Saskatchewan River

March 26, 2026 Woke in time for Fajr prayer made in a contemplative, sincere and respectful manner. But after that a strange mood descended and I found myself overthinking totally trivial matters. Such overthinking is…

Jannah on Earth; Beginning at the Raffles in Singapore; My Inclusion in Raffles Hall of Fame Declared a New Ambition: How Can I Miss You When You Won’t Go Away Brings Back Memories of Dr. Allah Soufi; Met Another Alexis Who Works for Scoot; Short Flight Finds Me in Kuching, Sawarak, Much Going on Here Already; May Stay Longer; Many Photos to Follow

March 22, 2026 I sent morning greetings to many, but not all, of my WhatsApp friends. A photo of a luxurious well tended garden, with this caption. Good morning! Seemingly from Jannah but actually from…

The Great White North Continued; Danielle Smith and the Three Stooges; The Ultimate Victory of Truth and Good Over Falsehood; The Crown Connection; The Injunctive Relief Action Shall Prevail as Precedence Must Be Honored: My Familial Connection to the Alberta Legislative Building

Yesterday’s blog spoke of Good versus Evil The Good being the Assembly of Bureau Chiefs, the Evil Being Premier Danielle Smith and the Stooges. It seems important to transition from the political landscape of Alberta…

Laughter is the Best Cosmetic Greeting Brings Interesting Responses; Great News From the Great White North; The Indigenous Chiefs of Alberta Have Issued a Vote of No Confidence Against Premier Danielle Smith Alleging That She Lacks the Moral Capability to Lead; Links to the Well Drafted News Release and Other Actions By the Chiefs; Previewing Alexis Alaa McBride YouTube Reels Found Big Changes in My Life Since Its Filming; A Fitness Plan Initiated; Then Sheer Stupidity on My Part Which Brought a Laugh and a Half; Photos of Laughter is the Best Cosmetic and the Alberta Legislative Buildings

March 18, 2026 Well it was up and at ‘em – this the last day of fasting. (I thought) I did enjoy my banana split – bananas, ice cream chocolate sauce. I wonder if I…

Down For the Count; End of Ramadan Exhaustion; Where Are You From Will Get a Different Response Soon; See my YouTube for a Prior Version; Preparation for the Journey Takes an Unexpected Turn; Cascade: Beauty is Not Just a Luxury. It’s Essential Self Care: Text Responses to Photos of Self Care: An Unexpected  Message Brings the Joy of Recognition and Definitely Made my Day; Photos of New Do, Toes and Fingers

Down for the count – that is exactly how it feels this Tuesday March 17, 2026. I know it is a boxing term but it seems very applicable to the situation in which I find…

Returning to my Old Ways; Goodbye Content Manager; Pap Defined: Quran Tells Me to Patiently Endure As Ovens Being Prepared; Massive Exodus From Dubai Destroying All of MBR’s Dreams: Terrible Collateral Damage on Long Terms Residents and Families; A Poem to Evil MBR; Laughing at His Law No. 6: Reaching Out to a Pakistani Temporary Driver and Friend; Empathy and Love to Adam, Once I was His Chosen Grandmother: Photos of Adam and Friend in Former Times

For years, many of you have followed my words, seeking a perspective that isn’t found in the “pap” and distractions of the modern world and, ever present media. Recently, I experimented with the noise of “content…

Leave Your Past Behind You: I am Leaving My Regrets and Mistakes From the ashes a New Life is Born; The Phoenix Rising From the Ashes An Ancient Archetype Appears in My Life Again; My Credentials for the Ten Year Visa Shared for Your Appreciation: I am Ahead of the Game; With my flight booked and the Hilton Reservation Confirmed I am Truly Ahead of the Game for this Journey. Photo of a Grey KL

I suddenly thought of lyrics of a song. In the past this would happen frequently, causing me to write about it, often including the words to the song. This ‘age old’ practice faded. This was…

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…