Shahnaz Blog
Musings In COVID Delirium
I have so much to write about. So much to process. Obviously, it's the same old story. Life got in the way of this blog. I looked at the posts and I see there's one post in...
What happens when you text an inspirational message to someone you care, everyday?
Hello everyone, I'm not even going to start with where I have been or what I've been doing or even come up with a long apology or promise for this blog. I'll give you two words. Life...
Revealing Darkness
Dear friends, For the past couple of days, I have been angry. Perhaps that is not the best statement for today. Why for the past couple of days? Did the past several...
Board games, the next level.
My cousin in LA recently bought the game Ticket to Ride and then subsequently got introduced to Settlers of Catan. When he bought Ticket to Ride, I asked him why he hadn’t...
Never give up!
I know people say this. I've read a lot of memes about how persistence pays. It's the plugging along and the plugging along and the plugging along and the one fine day, everything works...
Mid-life crisis and the mental block
As is the case when I've been gone for so long, I feel like I need to explain myself to you all. I feel I need to fill you all in on my life and my podcast. Yes, I do have a podcast now....
Keep Up To Date
How to cut a jackfruit
Dear friends, Here's a crazy video I decided to post. Hope you all enjoy it. It's just one of those wild things that I thought about sharing and said, "why not?" I could talk about the...
Going around in circles
Everyday for years now, I have taken the same path to work. It's timed to be about a fourteen to sixteen minute drive depending on the lights. I don't know why I settled on this path...
All over the place
Dear readers, first off, I want to thank you for being there and putting up with my rambles. For those of you who have been with me from the first day, I cannot tell you how much your support...
Thoughts on Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is almost over and I've been musing about this post. I want to write something, but what? I thought, I could start with the definition of "mother", but then in reality, I...
The Travel Conundrum
I've heard people say that I'm well travelled. I disagree, but that's not the point of this post at all. Or maybe it is. Hear me out. I enjoy traveling and getting to experience new cultures and...
Influenza B changes your life perspective
I don't know where I got the flu from. Before you ask me about the flu shot, let me just tell you that I did not do it. This is not about a "serves you right" post. I have never had the flu shot...