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Every time I Read Your Email I Learn a New Word; The Hospitality of Ghosts; I Deal in Solid Reality; Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall But Too Much is Falling on Mine; GRAB is Responsible For a Torrential Downpour; Details of Metaphor and GRAB’s Harassment Shall Follow: More Hall of Shame, Rogue Gallery Photos

I have been living in hotels for what seems like most of my life. Without a doubt, most of my recent life – recent being when I left California for London in 2013. From then…

Beginning With a Blessed Invocation; Praying That Allah Grants the Love of Those Who Would Elevate Me in His Sight, Not a Scumbag or a Hypocrite; Discussing Hypocrites in Great Detail; Disconnect Between Inner Heart and Outer Tongue; Dust Scattered in the Wind; I am a Hypocrite Expert Unfortunately: My Own Hall of Shame or Rogue’s Gallery

When beginning to write. Usually an idea comes to me and I am off and running. Not so at this moment. During my prayer found a blessed invocation which I will now share and see…

New Statistics Reveal Many New Readers; Help, by the Beatles: Again Changes in Attitude Changes in Latitude: My Existence Divided into Pre and Post Ramadan Days; Stupendous  News from Post Ramadan Being Called MaMa by a Young Indonesian Muslim Sister; Learning of Its Significance: Finding the Photo That Began it All; Photos Illustrating Look At the Light I Have Found

The other day I asked Blog Master Chris for my statistics. An entirely unique feature emerged. The statistics proclaimed that there were 27,086 new visitors and 7,253 returning visitors. No idea how that was determined…

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…

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…

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…