August 14, 2026. I suddenly thought of that word – update. Not a word in my everyday vocabulary but one perfect for this occasion. I went to dictionary, to find the ‘formal’ meaning. Not surprisingly…
Less than a week from today, if all goes according to plan, I shall no longer be a refugee but instead will have earned the privilege of living in Malaysia under the auspices of a…
I came across an Invocation that gave me pause. “My Lord. I seek refuge in You from asking that of which I have no knowledge. And unless You forgive me and have mercy on me,…
I am having a rather peaceful day which followed a rather strange day. Well not that peaceful – I locked myself out of my room safe but found out before I needed anything from it…
Yet again a poem from Nouri My Light inspired me. It did because it echoes almost clairvoyantly my life at this time. So you know what I am talking about I shall kindly give you…
July 12, 2026. The word renounce came upon wakening. I had neglected to set my iPhone for Fajr prayer; woke voluntarily, late but prior to sunrise. Quickly performed wudu (or ablution) offered my prayers. Climbed…
Many people are beset with tragedy, illnesses and loss. Friends of mine, acquaintances of mine wrote of illness and an accident. I am SO blessed. Just got word from a young Malay Muslim woman I…
This July 6, 2026 suddenly thought of a song, a spiritual one I believe. I will go to Google and see what I shall find. Not using Artificial Intelligence. I, with the help of Grandson…
I have an almost finished blog – a positive one celebrating my existence. The title of the blog is A Day in the Life of Lyf as Told by Alexis Alaa McBride The Number #1…
June 27, 2026 Yesterday I took a fabulous photo of the sunrise from the 30th floor of Societe, the building in which I temporarily reside. This was the caption. Good morning from Societe, a heartless…