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i visited my sick uncle today.
i suppose one could say that he is not quite sick, but he is on his deathbed. he has been battling cancer for the past couple of years, and at this point, there is nothing left he can do. his organs have been failing him one by [...]

Who do you love?

do you ever wonder if there’s someone out there who secretly admires you?  (and i’m not talking about a silly high school crush) i mean, do you think there are certain individuals who look at you and think that you have it made.  you have a great life, and they look upon you with awe [...]

Love You Forever

Earlier today, I was assigned the job of cleaning out random things from my youngest sister’s room. I decided to start with her bookshelf, which was overflowing with books from four older siblings, as well as her own. As I was emptying the neglected ones into a big cardboard box, I came across [...]

The most reward lies in the last bite..

an eager taste-tester prowls amongst the kitchen..

Yesterday, my sister and I made chocolate eclairs. [thanks Emeril!]
So this morning, before my younger sister, Asma, was going to her friend’s house, I suggested she take some for her friend and her family. She said, “But, if she doesn’t like it, then she’s going to waste it.” [...]