Category: day to day

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…

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…

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…

Ramadan So Far: Not Terribly Peaceful But Deeply Meaningful; Intentions Made and Met; An Iftar Dinner; A Skyscraper Query Become a Gemini Poem; Then Fun and Games at a Bamboo Hospitality Hosted Lion Dance; Subdued the Lion with My Cane and Perhaps a Seat at the Board Meeting; Photos of a Prayer Dance and Scenes from the Lion Dance

February 25, 2026 I looked forward to Ramadan with great anticipation, envisioning a peaceful time – free of the intrusions of the world. All seemed to be in in order, ideal for peace, serenity and…

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…

Blog Breakdown Uber Allas; Blog Breakdown Rules All; Blog Arrives Like a Phoenix Wearing Sunglasses; Responding to Nesh’s Bah Humbug Learning Not to Perform Joy On Demand; Ammar Consumes Oysters on December 25, Takes a Photo of Me and I of Him; Oysters Might Be an Aphrodisiac No Reliable Evidence Either Way

December 27, 2025  My most recent blog has been posted – got it to Shamir before he left for London Town  But I am back at it. I wrote the title but decided to ask…

What a Day!!!! Appointment with my Malaysian Doctor Accompanied by a FollowUp Visit; A World Famous Chef Said: I Miss you Darling; An Analysis by Artificial Intelligence; Risotto is the Solution to Everything; Do a One Eighty Defined; Photos of Colette and Nixon and Me, My Blood Pressure Monitor; Me In Xmas Arrive and Many Photos of Sandman and Me Leaving KL for Penang 

December 23, 2025  I am having the very best day – best day ever it seems. It is now 10:03. I will tell you the many reasons it is a great day. Ones precedent others…