When married life becomes rocky… You know what? There is nothing better in life, than a good marriage. So, when it goes bad, – there is nothing worse . The good news is: all marriages are a bit of both types. So, when the ‘bad’ patches happen, what do you do? How do you survive through these? …
Pakish hospitality abroad
Travelling from the most beautiful city in Pakistan, to the most beautiful city in America, has been an awesome experience. My heart is full of the joys I’ve experienced in Seattle. During my two months, the most remarkable feeling perhaps has been of enjoying Pakish hospitality; (the term ‘Pakish’ is introduced by Danish Rahi. …
The sub-conscious mind
‘Block/delete’ memories or say Alhamdolillah?’ No matter how strong we think we are, life has a way of getting you. Here I am, having the time of my life with my daughter Nataliya, Son-in-law Bilal and little Anya in Seattle, USA. Suddenly I got dizzy spells yesterday. I got these after I cooked my favorite …
Outside the box
Sometimes you need to think inside the box! After spending a lifetime of thinking outside the box, I had to accept that sometimes, it is vital to think ‘inside the box’. It happened when my two-month dream holiday in Seattle, came to an end. It was time to pack my stuff into my suitcases. …
Thoughts on 4th of July: This country we call home
Loved it. Having recently visited you in the US … I can appreciate it more.
Post election scenario…. Leaving America?
After my fourth visit to the USA, I’ve come back to Pakistan on America’s election day, with mixed feelings. Somehow life in today’s world is rather mixed and transitional. I visited earlier in winter of 2007/2008. Then again next winter again; In 2009 I went to Washington DC to see preparations to receive Obama then …
Letter of Chief Seattle to the US General in 1852
As my trip to the US is coming to a close, I want to wrap up my trip with significant moments spent here. So, there shall be a series of short posts on different aspects of life here in Seattle. It has to be admitted that the objective of my trip was to …
60th Wedding Anniversary.
Here are points for any married couple to learn ……. My parents celebrated their golden anniversary on June 25th 2016. On that wonderful day, their daughter (that’s me) and granddaughters took them out to dinner, and afterwards my father presented my mother with a beautiful diamond ring. Every married couple would like to know how …
Happy birthday Mummy.
It is about your awesome journey so far… you are 82 years old on November, 7th 2016. Your getting married to a Captain in the army in East Pakistan, made it a news story in the papers. You were so courageous. Your Muslim friend Surraya, had warned you “these Muslims can be quite awful, don’t …