What can we learn from insects and animals? I have gained valuable insights from several creatures. Honeybees teach us about hard work and consistency, while dogs exemplify loyalty. cows provide us with milk, and I've even learned from cows the importance of chewing food slowly, although they still tend to be overweight. Perhaps I need… Continue reading Like a cat…Grateful
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Murals and Conversations
I find it fascinating how I believe I receive messages or signs from a higher power by observing others. While touring Algiers, Algeria, I took pictures of a muralist painting a wall that seemed to need repair. It was evident that the wall was deteriorating and would likely collapse one day. The artist painted the… Continue reading Murals and Conversations
In The Casbah of Algiers – Door-to-door
During the Ottoman era, nobles used horses for transportation. To avoid dismounting to knock on doors, they placed the knock handles high. Additionally, there were large and small doors. I gazed at the door with great curiosity, pondering about its history and the lives of its past inhabitants. I walked and stopped at each door,… Continue reading In The Casbah of Algiers – Door-to-door
In The Casbah of Algiers (The Battle of Algiers)
After finishing my exploration of the Ottoman Empire, I headed to the upper side of the Casbah streets to discover more history. There, I found myself standing right next to the house (now a museum) where Ali La Pointe hid from the French soldiers. Ali La Pointe la Pointe and three companions, Hassiba Ben Bouali, Mahmoud… Continue reading In The Casbah of Algiers (The Battle of Algiers)
Music
While I was driving and listening to a podcast. This time, they were talking about music, and how music could remind us of moments, places, and good memories.Honestly, yes…music brings back some good memories. A flashback to my college years, my friend and I were walking going to one of our least favorite class “Commercial… Continue reading Music