Most of my life in Pakistan, autumn has been a sensitive topic. My Mom would come up with: “You call this autumn? You haven’t seen anything!” telling me about the autumn in her school in Darjeeling, India. The way she kept on talking about those autumn trees, she made me feel as if it was …
Facing special danger alerts in one’s region. About ten days ago, there was a storm warning in Seattle, Washington State. – A very serious one. There were live inputs on television in and around Seattle on the ‘worst storm of the century’ and ‘the worst storm in fifty years’. Specially the funny one on …
I had to share my thoughts with you now, when I found out that you are unwell and I was missing you so much. You have always been such a central part of my life. I don’t like knowing you are lying in hospital now, and I’m here across the world from you. I’m a little comforted …
Mt. Rainier : highest mountain of Washington State. First Starbucks is in Seattle. Sitting in Starbucks and writing a blog on Mt. Rainier – two dreams being fulfilled together. Nataliya is a photographer in Seattle, and is having a meeting with a client at the next table for a prospective wedding shoot. I haven’t ordered yet, …
Held in Evergreen building, on September 18th 2016 When I come to USA, my greatest thrills are the books, travel and the ‘meet-ups’. – Besides meeting my family and friends of course! Firstly, Seattle is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Spectacularly beautiful! Well, staying in Renton, nearby this time, meant that …
While driving home in driving rain. Just love driving in the rain…. I am going back home after teaching art to twin girls. It is so much fun. While I was busy with the painting work, this morning, my mother sent me a text that we are having my cousin and his family over for lunch. …
“I think God changed His mind right at the end.” My Mom said to me when you were born. While expecting you, I was sure you were a boy, as you were very active. It seems she was right. You grew up to be a real tom boy, your favorite dress was tee-shirt with …
– The synergy factor! Sometimes, you are faced with a situation which feels overwhelming, and quite impossible. But the fun part comes, when you end up doing something even more ‘impossible’ due to it. A synergy takes place, and you come up with an idea, which is completely new and thrilling. That is what happened …
(My overwhelming visit to The National Library of Pakistan, Islamabad.) I have experienced in life, that …. everything really does happen for a reason. You may get to understand it or not. It certainly isn’t all coincidence. A few weeks ago, my mentor turned friend Abbas Husain called up, as he does, when he …
