There is a distinct possibility that already, on this the fourth day of Ramadan, I already goofed. I formed an intention, then acted in a contrary fashion. An introduction to the concept of intentions is…
This blog could be appropriately called: Getting Sidetracked and Staying Sidetracked. Read on if you wish, but you have been warned. Definition of sidetrack: cause (someone) to be distracted from an immediate or important issue….
I thought, believed, was absolutely certain, I had made the best plans for Ramadan. I have my Ajwa dates, I have my Ensure, I have my electrolytes. I have food for Sohour for three days and can…
Today is the eve of Ramadan 2025. It would be impossible to conceive of a more ideal setting. I am by the sea, a limitless horizon, the most breath taking sunrises I have ever seen….
Not sure when I wrote the following beginning of a blog. I stupidly did not date it. But it was in late January or early February. You shall see why I did not bring this…
I am practically breathless because I lead, at this moment, an absolutely blessed life. I have written about this in the past, I do know because I am thinking of a song that describes this…
The conversation/competition between Bloggingbrooke and Alexis McBride continues. Yesterday I moved to my new abode, send her a photo to be viewed at the end of this blog.Me: Got one extra bedroom, you must visit….
It does seem rather unusual to be focusing on food in the days immediately preceding Ramadan. Rather like food before the famine. Strictly speaking, of course, Ramadan is not famine. Famine is extreme scarcity of…
I am perched high on a stool watching the chefs prepare breakfast and brunch food at Mojo Jojo. It is a treat to see the absolute efficiency and attention to detail that goes into the…
I am facing a change in my circumstances as I am nearing the end of my ninety day tourist visa. I am understandably a bit stressed as I am a woman without a country to…