Being Mindful; Meeting Alexis at Breakfast; Many Texts to Grandson at Breakfast; A New Yorker Article Featuring Mel Brooks Brings Great Joy; A Russian and an American Fight, Laugh and Fist Bump; Being Mindful Defined and Explained; Cold Turkey Defined; Instagram Participation Has Disappeared; Tips on Being Mindful; Photos of Me; Coffee and Detoxification

I am trying to be mindful of my Western readers even as I sink further into the Middle East. Being mindful is a state of mind which should be practiced by all (including me) more…

I Am Convinced I Am In Paradise With Pictures to Prove It: Instagram Difficulties Making Me Re Examine Instagram Presence; Many Texts with Grandson; Laughing So Important in a Relationship; Story of Creation From Qur’an; Stand By Me From Pool With Lyrics; Picture of Me as a Muslim (again)

First of all Instagram. Texted Grandson today:Me: I cannot get on Instagram. Password problem. I think I am not supposed to be on it right now. It is strange. Seems Allah does not want me…

I Am An Anomaly; Defined and Illustrated; Being a Perfect Guest; Hit the Ground Running Defined and Illustrated; Burn the Candle at Both Ends; Two Different Grandsons; Lyrics to Easy Come, Easy Go: Antithesis Defined and Illustrated by Two Different Thanksgivings; Picture of My Thanksgiving Dinner and ‘New Guy Apparently

It suddenly struck – that I am an anomaly, it struck me without a great deal of joy. There is no doubt that I am something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected….

I No Longer Reside in a Democracy But is Democracy in the USA Really Working?; Very Thoughtful Article From The New Yorker; Parliamentary System of Government the Model Not USA Version: Diabolical Defined: Back on Track Defined; Writing Blog From Pool Ineffective: Photo of Muslim Me and Handsome Young Man

I am no longer living in a country governed by a democratic government. But is democracy in the USA really working? Is it threatened in any way.? It is threatened to its core says a…

A Totally Amusing Andy Borowitz Satire That is Directly On Point; Cruz Objects to the Stench of Socialism; Stench Defined: Scammers Exposed in Hotel Lobby of the JW Marriott; One of the Richest Counties in the USA Has Wooden Power Poles and No Underground Infrastructure; Such a Coincidence with Andy’s Humor; Photograph of Power Pole and Welcoming Message at the JW Marriott

My passion for Andy Bororwitz’ satire is well known by all and he continues to amaze. This time he scores again, and with a topic that I entitled to feature. The title: Ted Cruz Attacks…