Wondering why I’ve been so quiet? I’ve been through the works, last week. Taking care of two elderly parents is a responsibility with its beautiful moments and very difficult moments also. Last week had the difficult moments…. Remember, when my mother fainted last month, when I’d gone to service my car? Well, this time …
My friend Riffat Naim had come from Lahore to stay with me, to attend a couple of conferences. Of course I opted to drive her around, and ended up in Gymkhana Club of Rawalpindi on 11th of March – over 30 km from my home. Now that I was there, I thought I might …
Finding beautiful, historical and ancient caves next to streams in the mountains near my home in Islamabad.
Reconnecting with my childhood friend through the internet. I’m feeling stunned – with happiness. Just can’t believe the series of events which brought you, Shib back into my life ( everyone preferred calling you Shib, instead of Mahira,) Was it the sofa ? Or was it my latest book? … I suppose it was EVERYTHING! …
Gooseberry jam has many associations for me. It is one of the highlights of spring time. Usually, I’ve found it in the fruit shops towards end of March. This year it was such a surprise when two days ago, (it is end of February) I found it in the fruit shop inside a well-known medical …
Walking on the trails in foothills of the mighty Himalayan mountain range. Who wouldn’t want to touch the foothills of the great Himalayan mountain range? Margalla Hills in Islamabad, are part of the foothills. So, almost everyone in Islamabad, has to go for a to trek in one of its trails, in the Margalla Hills. …
I know all the feminists would want to kill me, for this blog. But sweetie, I believe in truth. The fact is that people are cruel, whether they are men or women. There are the good, the bad and the ugly among both genders, and I’m sure among the in-between genders too! About six …
I’m talking to all of us smart phone holders. Our minds have been taken over by forwards, quotes, jokes, pics, and what not. Just like our phone starts ‘crashing’ due to so much useless stuff being stuffed into it – our minds do too! Then there are Whats App groups with their barrage of forwards. …
