A conversation between Me and Myself here, begins with Me saying…. “Why make new year resolutions?” “Why not?” Asks Myself. “One never follows it.” Me, again. “Ok don’t. But at least there is a record of what you planned, and what didn’t work out. Otherwise, there isn’t any record of your ‘doings’ and ‘not doings’….!” …
Acquiring a new car and becoming a tax filer too!
“Faizan, can you come with me to see a car?” “Why not, but I don’t know anything about cars.” “You can pretend that you do! Just keep quiet and go with me.” “Ok, I’ll go with you.” we were anyways going to the ETO office to try to find a way out of the …
Happy birthday Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah
Today is your birthday, I want to thank you for all you have done for me. I’m truly indebted to you for giving me this country of my own. A country where I belong, and which is mine. I know, that you and many others with you gave your tomorrows to give us our todays. …
Living tomorrow today
The home office will become a reality in almost every home. The world is changing. Well it has been changing all along. But more so now … within ten to twenty years, the following drastic changes would be seen more prominently:
My visit to Tacoma Art Museum near Seattle, WA, USA.
Checking out online before choosing which gallery to visit is a good way to know how to find what suits you. I watched the video of the Tacoma Art Museum and loved it. Tacoma is 45 miles from Seattle, the city is a harbor and very scenic. Most museums are located near each other, quite …
Caring for elderly parents and parents-in-law.
I have a mentor with a great sense of humor. She said “Why is it written in the Holy Quran, that you must take care of your parents without a single ‘uff’ from your side? – (He never said that for taking care of your children!) Because He knows, your parents will create situations which …
World disability day
Each one of us has a responsibility towards them A couple of years ago, I had a first-hand experience of what it means to be ‘disabled’. I had fallen from two steps, in the school where I taught English. The doctors said, that I need knee replacement operation within a week if possible. It was …
Jimmy Engineer – a dynamic artist and social worker.
Last week Jimmy called me, “I’m here for a week, so I’d like to meet you and see what is going on in Islamabad.” It was great to hear his voice after 1982. Last time we met in Lahore, when my exhibition of paintings was opening next day in Shakir Ali Museum. He wanted to …
It’s a mad, mad, madder world.
When I was a kid, there was this blockbuster film called ‘It’s a mad, mad, mad world.’ Now, that I’ve grown on… I’ve realized it’s even more so now.