I Thank Thee…

I Thank Thee…

For each moment free of pain, I thank Thee. For every bird call I hear, I thank Thee. Apple trees, jasmine, juniper and honeysuckle: For these and more, I thank Thee. Small mercies, generous blessings, grace untold: I thank Thee. For sincere friends, kind strangers, I...
Someone Special (A Christmas Tale)

Someone Special (A Christmas Tale)

“Thanks, man. I’ll definitely include a tip,” the passenger promised as he stepped out of the car and set off for the shopping mall. He was soon lost in the mad swirl of other late-night shoppers. Khalid merely nodded and smiled, knowing that more than half of his...
Israel: An Unholy State

Israel: An Unholy State

Palestinians are beautiful people. They are tougher than nails, and hardier than weeds. They symbolize resilience in its truest form. They were kind enough to open their hearts and land to desperate, persecuted Jews looking for a sanctuary, lived in harmony...
Noise Pollution

Noise Pollution

A loud shower of rain disturbs Ameer’s concentration, causing his finger to twitch. The carefully balanced screw Ameer is about to insert in the rear wheel of the model Lamborghini he’s constructing slips from the tweezers, rolls around a few times before falling over...
The Bad Day Book Volume 1 Review

The Bad Day Book Volume 1 Review

The Bad Day Book: Volume 1 This is a book everyone needs, as all of us have bad days. The stories in this anthology are all guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and brighten your day, while some of them will have you laughing out loud. What is unique and endearing...