This is totally unbelievable, but absolutely true and factual. Thinking I had written in the past about rain I typed too much rain in the search engine of this blog – my April 12, 2021 blog was the first on the list. I shall copy and paste, putting myself in quotes.
“I was considering blogging about the unfortunate event that occurred when a certain individual found the painting of my face like the flag of Qatar threatening. It was not my words or demeanor but this man is not blessed with insight. But then decided – why bother?? Best to be positive. Accent the positive, eliminate the negative and do not mess with Mr. In-between. I think that is a song.
But this is how the beginning of the ‘negative’ came thought of the phrase. Into each life some rain must fall is an interesting phrase and, of course, I googled it and discovered its basis a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, The Rainy Day.
The day is cold, and dark, and dreary;
It rains, and the wind is never weary;
The vine still clings to the mouldering wall,
But at every gust the dead leaves fall,
And the day is dark and dreary.
My life is cold, and dark, and dreary;
It rains, and the wind is never weary;
My thoughts still cling to the mouldering Past,
But the hopes of youth fall thick in the blast,
And the days are dark and dreary.
Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;
Thy fate is the common fate of all,
Into each life some rain must fall,
Some days must be dark and dreary.
There is also the lyrics by Ella Fitzgeralds, sung by the Inkspots. How fascinating!
Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall
But too much is falling in mine
Into each heart some tears must fall
But some day the sun will shine
Some folks can lose the blues in their hearts
But when I think of you another shower starts
Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall
But too much is falling in mine
Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall
But too much, too much is falling in mine
Into each heart some tears must fall
But some day the sun will shine
Some folks can lose the blues in their hearts
But when I think of you another shower starts
Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall
But too much is falling in mine
Into each and every life some rain has got to fall
But too much of that stuff is falling into mine
And into each heart some tears got to fall
And I know that someday that sun is bound to shine
Some folks can lose the blues in their hearts
But when I think of you another shower starts
Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall
But too much is falling in mine
So Google Into Each Life Some Rain must fall and you shall find the poem, the lyrics and the song – sang by Ella Fitzgerald and the Inkspots.
I find myself in a similar situation these days. This from April 12, 2021:
The original plan was to quote from the vile email received from Brian Klaben, the Manager of this otherwise pleasant complex. . It was described as vile and here is the definition of vile. Its definition is extremely unpleasant.” The synonyms of vile were listed (in great length). In the end my decision was not to ‘debase’ my blog – instead accent the positive, eliminate the negative and not messing with Mr. In between.
I have changed my tune (so to speak) this 2024, speaking out against individuals at the Kohbar Garden Hotel I do learn from my mistakes – ignoring vile remarks and abusive behavior is not a good idea. Such people take advantage of your goodness and positivity. No more Ms. Nice Guy. Not descending to their level – but neither will I be welcoming and spreading joy.
Back to now. Finding the previous blog was illuminating. It revealed the past, the lesson learned but it is now time to focus on the present and the future.
The biggest news of the hour, two or three days ago, is the fact that Dubai is under water The clever title in Arab News: After After the deluge: Dubai struggles to get its head above water.
Here is the article, read it in its entirety and then we will discuss the implications and some of the hidden messages found within this factual article.
But before you launch upon that voyage of discovery I have something to mention. An Instagram post of the flooding, traffic jams and confusion. I briefly responded.
Me: That’s what happens when you seed clouds.
It has received 2057 Likes to that response (so far) Mashallah!
The Arab News article:
“DUBAI: Dubai remained paralyzed on Wednesday as a massive clean-up began after the heaviest rainfall on record.Traffic tailbacks snaked along waterlogged six-lane expressways, one road tunnel near the airport was flooded to a depth of several meters, and the airport itself was effectively out of operation. Passengers were warned not to turn up unless absolutely necessary. “Flights continue to be delayed and diverted,” a Dubai Airports spokesman said. “We are working hard to recover operations as quickly as possible. Emirates airline canceled all check-ins as staff and passengers struggled to arrive and leave, with access roads flooded and some Metro services suspended.”
Never have I heard of such poor planning – no contingency plan, no emergency assistance – nothing. The passenger message “do not turn up unless absolutely necessary” is SO confusing. One could probably check in – arriving at the airport to find no one there. Will passengers be compensated in any way for the failed flights? Were freeway entrances blocked, was any attempt made at traffic control? The arrogance and lack of consideration of the response is appalling. Onward to more factual information and interviews with experts.
“The UAE was deluged by 259.5 millimeters of rain on Tuesday, the most since records began 75 years ago. Residents described being stranded in cars and offices overnight.“It was one of the most horrific situations I have ever experienced, because I knew that if my car broke down, it would sink and I would drown with it,” said one worker after his 15-minute commute became a 12-hour nightmare on flooded roads. “I was very afraid.”Maryam Al-Shehhi, senior weather forecaster at the UAE’s National Center of Meteorology, denied that the UAE had carried out cloud seeding to increase rainfall. “We did not use cloud seeding because the storm was already strong,” she said.“The desert needs more time than other land for water to seep in. The amount of rain that has fallen is too much for the land to absorb.”
Readers are total of the extent of the rainfall, its uniqueness. The senior weather forecaster reports: “cloud seeding was not used because the storm was already strong.” Therefore, we now have clear evidence that cloud seeding is done on a regular basis, that the UAE is messing with the Creator’s plan or messing with “Mother Nature”. (Christian terminology.) Of course the desert requires more water to seep in.” That is not rocket science. One question not addressed is:” Why UAE are you seeding clouds in the first place?’
Rain is unusual in the UAE, an arid, Arabian Peninsula nation, but occurs periodically during the cooler winter months. Many roads and other areas lack drainage given the lack of regular rainfall, causing flooding. Initial estimates suggested over 30 millimeters (1 inch) of rain fell over the morning in Dubai, with as much as 128 mm (5 inches) of rain expected throughout the day.
If a tiny country has money to spend on a space program why has not drainage been constructed along its roadways?? That is not, as anyone says, rocket science.
When someone says that something is not rocket science, it means it’s not difficult. In other words, it’s easy to do or understand. When you are saying it is not exactly rockets science you are saying it does not require intelligence or ability.
Next the reportage of the flooding and its aftermath from The National, owned by members of the Abu Dhabi Royals. As you shall see it is not even remotely informative. People relying on this news media are totally kept in the dark as you will seen. That is, of course, purposeful. I lived in the UAE for five months – one never knew what was going on – vital information was kept from all concerned. The expats living there do not want to know, they feel safe in their comfortable surroundings. They are not safe as these events have shown, there is an underbelly of evil and corruption.
“Inbound flights have resumed at Dubai Airport’s Terminal 1 following the torrential rain that has caused severe flooding in parts of the UAE. President Sheikh Mohamed called for a quick response from authorities.”
Interesting that inbound flights have been resumed but not outbound ones. One would think it would be the other way around. People allowed to escape the waters, instead people welcomed into sheer chaos in order to spread their wealth. “Sheikh Mohammed called for a quick response from authorities” No details are provided, no evidence of any responsiveness. Perhaps the phone lines are down???
A Saudi paper informs, a UAE paper confabulates. Evidence of that is clear and convincing.
AndywucryptoO5 replied to your moment on a post, He: That is what happens when when you try to play God. YHVH will not be mocked. Me: Thank you. So true. It is going on the blog.
Back to the Life and Times of Alexis McBride. My return to Kohbar was delayed. My measles- like spots were not disappearing. Therefore, in order to ensure my peace of mind, I talked to the able and competent people working in Reception. They told of a nearby hospital, a brand new one only about a block from the hotel It was a an arduous, but delightful experience. I sent a photo of my first stopping place , a sign saying Male Triage Center to a young man;
He: Male????? Are you know a male that I have left??? Guess I am not coming back then.(several laughing emojis)
Photographs shall include one of the Male Triage sign, the box of medication responsible for the allergic reaction. A photograph of a morning greeting that nurtures me. There is also a reel made the other morning. A New Dawn and A New Day in Jeddah. The trials and tribulations continue but I do know for certain, with absolute clarity, that I have Allah (SWT) and I have been given what I pray for others: Peace of Mind Until I Reach My Destiny. Alhamduillah.
Salam (Arabic: سلام, salām), sometimes spelled salaam, is an Arabic word that literally means “peace”, but is also used as a general greeting, above all in Arab countries and by Muslim countries around the world in general.
