Today, on this first official day of summer, I’m grateful for seasons, for the changes in weather that bring changes in moods and clothes and (traditionally, anyway) food supply. Continue reading “Seasons”
Memory
Today, I’m grateful for memory. Continue reading “Memory”
Imagination
Today, I’m thankful for imagination, fantasy, the ability to wonder about the what-if’s, the other-thans, the not-yets, and never-could-bes: whether or not we are capable of achieving what we imagine, even if we wanted to. Continue reading “Imagination”
Dad
Today, on Father’s Day, I’m thankful for Dad. Continue reading “Dad”
Courage
Today, I’m grateful for courage. Really, what’s the worst that could happen? Ittaqullah. Fear only Allah and go for it! Continue reading “Courage”
Color
Today, I’m thankful for color. Without it, life would be booorrinnnggg. Continue reading “Color”
Quality Craftsmanship
Today, I’m thankful for quality craftsmanship, for people and businesses that take time to do things right, to make things that last, to produce things they can be proud of, that don’t waste the precious resources we’ve been blessed with. May Allah guide us to return to a time where we cared about what we made and what we bought, and respected the things enough to take good care of them, Ameen. Continue reading “Quality Craftsmanship”
