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This and That by Nadia – November Edition

Hello readers– how is November, the cozy, transitional month filled with holiday preparations and fall festivities going for you? Crispy and chilly? Not really that much in Dallas, although the Daylight Time Saving did a good job of giving that impression – slowly, however we are beginning to  feel the days getting colder, but the …

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Knee-dles: Taking a Jab at Arthritis

Wrath of Allah, losing my loved ones, failures, lizards, maulvis—what’s common among all these? Well, these are my fears—things I am afraid of, things I would rather not deal with, things that keep me up at night –  along with a weak bladder. This list is not complete by any stretch of the imagination. One …

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Minimalism and I!

When I was a little girl in the 80’s in Pakistan, I had always envisaged that as a grown-up, I would have a fancy “drawing-room” full of crystal, china, rare collectibles etc., brought from around the world, all staged in a curio cabinet. As a nod to my own love of books- and travelling – …

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Our Blog Family Grows: Say Hello to Raheela and Hunniya, New Writers On-Board!

There are many reasons I like blogging, the joys including, but not limited to ability of creative expression, learning, growth, research that goes behind the writeups, “big reveals” that sometimes make me turn on my proverbial heal 180 degrees, standing exactly opposite to the point of view that I was favoring to pen down. Then …

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Desi and English Movies to Watch on Father’s Day!

Spending time watching a movie together is a wonderful way to bond, create lasting memories, and, on special occasions, turn on the films we’ve already loved. Movies have the power to help us relive treasured memories or create new ones. Father’s Day brings a mix of emotions, from joy to nostalgia and this year, we …

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Fathers – Superheroes Sans Capes

Kids – they are always ‘Do it from Scratch.’ They are never pre-fabricated, never come with instructions and manuals, and are never easy to figure out. That’s why God provided handlers for them… the clueless, hapless, unfit, unknowing dudes who overnight don the caps of fatherhood, and are lovingly called dad, abba, baba, papa, abbu, …

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A Heartfelt Welcome to Sofia and Nadia; New Voices on My Blog! 

I love my blog and people who own or write blogs can probably relate how this beloved virtual corner actually becomes your baby (even if you occasionally neglect it sometimes – like I did my blog for the last almost year and a half). As the renewal date for subscription came closer this year, I …

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Umrao Jaan Ada – Story of a Strong & Intelligent Woman From Another Time!

Umrao Jan Ada is a fine, historical piece of literature, the plot and characters of which have been loved by many generations. When it was announced that the Musical is making its way to Dallas, we group of friends re-arranged our busy schedules and reserved our seats to ensure we didn’t miss the play. We …