Tag Archives: Christmas

When to Give Gifts

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

Do you give a gift when you buy it for somebody, or do you wait for their birthday or Christmas? It depends. It depends on what the gift is and how close I buy the gift to the holiday. I … Continue reading →

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Truly Surprised

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

One of the times I remember that I was truly surprised was when my daughter gave me a piece of land in Ireland for Christmas. She had found a place where you could buy a square foot of Ireland. They … Continue reading →

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Maybe A Misunderstanding?

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

So why I have still not heard a word of any kind from Sabrina? Could we have a misunderstanding here? She asked a question the other day (Sunday) on FaceBook about Muslims celebrating Christmas. Some of her friends gave some … Continue reading →

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A New Day

Posted on December 26, 2010 by

Funny what a good night’s sleep can do for the mind and the soul. It seems that everything appears the bleakest in the nighttime, especially when the day hasn’t gone so well either. The morning comes, and even though it’s … Continue reading →

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More Christmas Day Thoughts

Posted on December 25, 2010 by

Now it’s noon. Still haven’t heard from my daughter. I guess I feel like writing about it since I can’t do anything about her lack of concern or sensitivity to me. I just hope and pray that her daughters never … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day

Posted on December 25, 2010 by

  Even though I am a Muslim, I am an American and Christmas is embedded into my very fiber. Following the dictates of my religion, I did not decorate for Christmas (apart from a poinsettia plant which I sent to … Continue reading →

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