“Trick or Treat’ has been the refrain this weekend wherever Halloween was being celebrated. Although it is not part of my local traditions, it evokes memories of the candies I loved when I was little. Today I ask you to name 5 Favourite Sweets Here is my list: 1. Smarties 2. Chupa Chups Lollipops 3. Mars bars 4. Home made Fudge 5. Home made peanut … Continue reading 5 Sweet Treats From Childhoods
Welcome back to another Sunday Poser What are the things you enjoy the most when at home? The pandemic has turned me into a certified homebody, although I believe I always had the potential. I enjoy travelling and socializing but I am truly happy at home. To tell you what I enjoy most at home I would like to divide this into my time at … Continue reading Sunday Poser # 103 — Enjoying At Home
So many things about life and the world in general annoy you at any given moment. The post-pandemic economy, the Russia-Ukraine war, the effects of climate change ; all these things cause you encumbrance directly or indirectly. Yet it is the little tannoyances that you often find more irksome. Here is my list of ‘minor’ irritants that annoy me big time: 1. Loud conversations. Being … Continue reading 5 Little Irritants
When you are having a bad day and nothing seems to go right, what little things can make you smile again? Here’s my list: 1.Upbeat music 2.A visit or phone call from a good friend. 3.A nature walk. 4.A good movie. 5.Retail therapy Continue reading 5 Things That Bring Joy When You Feel “Joyless”
Imagine that a new planet has been discovered. What 5 features would you like it to have? Here’s my list: 1. Unlimited clean air, water and food. 2. Inhabitants who lived in peace and harmony 3. No natural disasters. 4. No disease. 5. No politics or racism. No discrimination. Continue reading 5 things on an imaginary planet
Welcome back to another Sunday Poser Sadje is back with another interesting question: What does it mean to live boldly? A person who lives boldly: 1. Has original ideas and opinions, 2. Is unafraid to voice those ideas and opinions, 3. Can take a stand to protect beliefs and principles, 4. Does not fear ridicule,criticism or animosity, 5. Is unwilling to compromise. https://wp.me/paf3ao-dPo Continue reading Sunday Poser # 98
Most of are blogging community are avid readers. Although many people buy their books online now or don’t visit bookstores for fear of Covid , everyone can remember what fun they used to be . Today I ask you to imagine: your ideal bookstore and 5 awesome features you would like it to have Here’s my list : 1. An unlimited exchange policy. 2. A … Continue reading 5 Features of an Ideal Bookstore
We have been on the subject of movie adaptations of books for the past two Tuesdays. I thought why not extend the discussion and add a wishlist. You might be interested to know that Liberty Books, a bookstore in Lahore (my hometown) has a separate rack for books that have been made into movies. Here’s my list of 5 Books I would love to see … Continue reading 5 Books You Would Like to See Made Into Movies
In most of the world, it is the end of summer and therefore the time for end of season sales. This week I ask you to talk about the items you like to buy on sale. Those emerald green boots that were a crazy idea at full price won’t seem so extravagant when marked down. This is a nice time to stock up on bargains … Continue reading 5 things you buy in Sales
Sadje, creator of the Sunday Poser prompt, asks us : Are you tech-phobic? I’m tech-phobic because I’m tech-challenged, And I’m tech-challenged because I’m tech-phobic. It’s a bit like, “was the egg before the hen,” ” Or was the hen before the egg?” You are afraid of what you cannot do. I’ve always steered clear of machines and therefore technology. As a kid, I was scared … Continue reading Tech-phobia — Sunday Poser # 92
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