“Pakistan needs one good win to get in motion,” ~ Javed Miandad. I don’t know what it is about Pakistan…
Nurturing Gifts
“Sometimes I feel like the bulk of my job – as a writer, as a mother, is simply to protect…
The Troubles of Strangers
“Are you waiting to get a transplant?” He asks earnestly. The question is direct. It twitches a smile across my…
12 Non-Goals
I was inspired by this post of Erin, another blogger’s. At the turn of a new year, you see a…
Look, look, and look…
The other day was grey and unremarkable, and suddenly at sunset, the sun finally made an appearance and the sky…
Making the “Un-Special” Special
“Don’t just count your years, make your years count.” – George Meredith “Did you do anything special today?” the voice over…
Livia’s Family Photoshoot
I’ve been meaning to share these fall family photos of Livia’s family for a while now. This fall photosession felt…
Grey
“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” ~ Hal Borland I am always surprised by how swiftly winter strikes.…
How Big is Allah? – Children’s Book Review
I recently reviewed the book How Big is Allah? by Emma Apple. (Allah is simply the Arabic name for God!). Below are…
Family Fall Photography
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” ~ Albert Camus Sneak Peek of a family’s…
Suspension
“Of all the wonderful things in the wonderful universe of God, nothing seems to me more surprising than the…
1 in 4
I’m stitching, and it’s surprisingly soothing. The sharp needle sears the coarse denim producing simple yet somehow soothing results. Z is…
Reema’s Maternity Photoshoot
Here’s Reema’s maternity photoshoot! I was hoping for more of a golden leaf setting, but at the end of it…
Book Review: The Best Eid Ever!
Author: Asma Mobin Uddin who is a doctor, a mom, and an awesome author! She has also written My Name is…
Relishing a Good Moment
I remember an evening in which we were all sitting together, cousins, brothers, grandparents, and children were running around and…
Eid Book Giveaway: Ilyas & Duck and the Fantastic Festival of Eid-al-Fitr!
Afshan Raheel won the last Eid give away of Ilyas & Duck Search for Allah. Congrats Afshan! This time Little…
On the Vine
“Kiss of the sun for pardon. Song of the birds for mirth. You’re closer to God’s heart in a garden…
Sharing is not always Caring…
With two children ages 4.25 and under, we hear the word “Share.” a lot in our household. But when they…
Happy Grandparents Day!
Happy Happy Happy Grandparents Day! Grandparents are a beautiful blessing and I always learn so much from them,…
Take that, Dish!
Who needs TV when you have me? I like the way the flower is obstructing the TV dish with…