“Friends are the family we choose for ourselves.” Edna Buchanan
I sat yesterday nursing a smoothie after work and trying to write a couple of lines before moving along, but as usual my eyes’ were drawn to passersby when the two lovely ladies strolled by leisurely chatting, laughing and hands entwined as they admired the dresses through the boutiques show glass.
My eyes trailed them for several minutes and after a while I could no longer resist going up to chat with them briefly. They shared bits about themselves and their philosophy with me and I went away feeling fuller in spirit and wearing a smile.
Indeed, friends can be found in unlikely places and a true friend will accept who you are, will hold your hand and will help you become who you should be.
Below is my first just published Poetry Book “Out of the silent breath” which is available on Amazon and Smashwords.
When you buy my book, you support me in an invaluable manner.
Who know’s, we might catch a rainbow when we look up.
For today’s Daily post challenge, we are asked to turn our face upwards and hopefully we don’t only see what’s happening above us, but we allow the beauty of what we see to permeate and warm our hearts.
Jacqueline
Below is my first just published Poetry Book “Out of the silent breath” which is available on Amazon and Smashwords.
When you buy my book, you support me in an invaluable manner.
Wonderful, evocative poetry by a talented writer. Left me hungry for more. Jacqueline can write! Linda Bethea
If you enjoy my works and would like to do so, you can fuel my creativity with a slice of cake or coffee
“We are all first born humans until we allow the classifying terms of race, religion, politics and wealth to wield its divisive mechanisms of separation in our midst.” Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
I love this random photo I took on the street. Each person is getting on with his daily affair. Each person has his own story to tell.
Each person adds to the jigsaw of the tapestry that makes up humanity.
Below is my first just published Poetry Book “Out of the silent breath” which is available on Amazon and Smashwords.
When you buy my book, you support me in an invaluable manner.
Wonderful, evocative poetry by a talented writer. Left me hungry for more. Jacqueline can write! Linda Bethea
If you enjoy my works and would like to do so, you can fuel my creativity with a slice of cake or coffee
The challenge is simple : find beauty in everyday mundane things, capture the beauty and upload the photographs.
I got into an empty lift two days ago to head up to the 23rd floor of an office complex and I was busy ruminating in my head over what I wanted to say to the person that I was going to meet when a crawly movement caught my eye.
Believe me when I say I literally squealed and hopped in the air, but on a closer look I saw that it was a GECKO!
Phew! I know that they are insectivorous lizards and don’t feed on humans, however between Gecko and I, we maintained a respectable distance since I couldn’t very well jump out of the lift 😉
If you want to know more about Gecko’s you can read this up 20 interesting facts about them that I googled up.
Have a great week.
Jacqueline
Below is my first just published Poetry Book “Out of the silent breath” which is available on Amazon and Smashwords.
When you buy my book, you support me in an invaluable manner.
Wonderful, evocative poetry by a talented writer. Left me hungry for more. Jacqueline can write! Linda Bethea
If you enjoy my works and would like to do so, you can fuel my creativity with a slice of cake or coffee
I tried to find opposites and initially felt like I was looking for a needle in a haystack digging through photos, but to my surprise, I think I managed to scrounge up several that would fit the bill.
On Thursday’s, I share pictures about ‘Echos of my Neighbourhood.
I would like to invite you to participate. The challenge is quite simple and you can find out more about it through this link.
Night Teddy
The ladies are in their boudoir applying henna and beautifying themselves 😉
Slippers, slippers
Robes
Of course there’s always food
A funky drink on dry, smoking ice
The kids get to play, of course at a cost. Nothing is free!
Chair massage en masse
Colourful vests
Sugar cane and cane juice
I nice Majlis sitting area for men who wait on their ladies to finish titivating themselves with henna.
Hand made dolls
Handcrafted bags
Night workers. If you check the time on the wall clock it’s almost midnight
I met the Dark Knight and he flapped his cape and flew away 🙂
On the street
People are milling about well past midnight
Sales still go on
The bus runs late into the night then the taxis take over
Do you want some tender care? 😉
This week, I bring you some bits of night life in my neighbourhood.
I don’t exaggerate when I tell you that this city is sleepless and as the weather heats up more and more, night business grows longer into the night and runs quite efficiently. The entire place glows with light therefore belies the true sense of the lateness.
I went to a Ramadan night market exhibition and up till 1 am, people were trooping in and out of the venue.
For a Middle Eastern city, it’s quite safe and people are comfortable to mill around that late.
Take back your power: how sweet is your tweet? Mel’s doing something delightful with these words. Take a look see 😉
Jump off the worry train: Great words that I completely agree with. The various tips shared here might be useful to you.
Nantucket man: Ricks mixed bag offers delightful prose such as the Nantucket man who sails his dreams in hope of regaining lost time. I enjoyed this fine short drink of a read 😉
Spicy tomato basil: I bet it’s yummy. I will try this recipe and give you a taste on my page. Maybe you should try it too 🙂
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