This seems far-fetched, but this is true: the broken hand has brought joy to my life. Examples of the delight I experienced because of this misfortune shall be shown throughout this particular blog. It seems…
The best day ever did not conclude with the Instagram reel filmed within the confines of the Alberta Legislative Cafeteria. More events sparkled the day, some (yet again), scarcely credible. The original plan included a…
This is very slow going – no fingers flying off the keys of my computer. The words appear on this page slowly and most methodically. Someone asked how many words a minute I could type….
The subject line of my email to Computer Guru Chris are echoing in my mind, having particular poignancy in the days ahead. All bets are off is an ‘informal’ expression meaning the outcome of a…
At this point in time I am intending to make this blog short and sweet. But with me: Who knows?” The Past First: The Past. Emailed Computer Guru. Subject Line: All Bets are Off. Me:…
The Charles Dickens quote, from a Tale of Two Cities, became suddenly applicable to my life. It was the Best of Times, but it rapidly descalated. “It was the best of times, it was the worst…
Getting grounded describes my present psychological state and my goal for the days leading to Ramadan. I am planning to become secular, taking a slight (and probably inconsistent) respite from religion. Instead, delving into all…
On Friday morning, awake prior to Fajr prayers, I was reading Martin Lings’ riveting book Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources. I have been studying the faith for almost three years resulting in knowledge,…
I was sorely attempting to refocus my energies and attention. My aim was no politics, no United States politics and particularly no Middle East politics. But I am but back at it again. This morning,…
For various reasons which shall be explored, it is time to reintegrate, I have spoken of integration in an earlier blog. The beginning words of the February 2, 2023 blog shall be repeated following after…