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January 18, 2026
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Lastly, to Last
you know you are on the right path
if there are other paths to compare
dig in the quiet dignity you feel bubbling within yourself
(if not leveraged by accidental good fortune)
alone with endowed good nature, is patience
the only two things needed to survive.
when possessing a concept of how time passes
as others gaze helplessly in its wake.
although, when the final time comes for you
you’ll find them sadly shuffle their feet…
.
...mumble a few prayers
and leave you alone in the quiet, dark hole.
Politics...
1. I'm a right wing person on finance.
But on human suffering, I want to protect human lives. All humans don't have the same intelligence. Bright people make more money. Others merely survive.
I don't believe in racial superiority. In general, people are the same throughout. Percentages may vary.
Just have a kind heart.
2. Maria Machado, for herself, was not a deserving recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. To give it to Trump, voluntarily, was another affront. Trump's acceptance further degrades him. Clap all you want, and shout USA all you want, but morality is on a different plane.
3. Reza Pehlavi is a poor excuse of an opposition leader for Iran. He's as bad as an excuse as Maria Machado, the hopeless 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner of Venezuela. Find credible people who are honest and sensible.
New Movie Review: Blue ones are good!
* Je Suis Karl (Netflix) 2021. Moving story about right wing activism in Europe. Good movie to watch.
* Madame Bowary (Prime) 2015. It's about an extravagant lady with little morals. Deservedly, she meets her fate.
* Victoria (Prime) 2025. Sensitive and dignified. Based in Norway. Very scenic in summer. Story by a Nobel Laurate, despite being a Nazi.
* Homebound (Netflix) 2025. Hindi. Realistic movie with good acting. A bit sad in the end, but very well done!
* The Homesman (Prime) 2014. A bit strange in parts but very realistic and absorbing. Based on a 1860 AC period. Tommy Lee Jones and Hilary Swank.
* Ticking Clock (Prime) 2011. A bit of a silly movie. Not very believable.
* The Thursday Murder Club (Netflix) 2025. A bit involved story and easy to follow along.
* Dont Worry Darling (Netflix) 2022. A bit confusing to follow this one. Hard to understand what they are trying to convey.
* Wake up Dead Man (2025) Netflix. This one was also hard to follow.
* In Secret (Prime) 2014. A bit sad and disappointing movie based on a 1860 period.
Book Review:
Thoughtful and Contemplative Verses of the Quran
(Released as a Book in June, 2025)
Author: Rashid Osmani
Genre: Nonfiction / Religious / Islamic Studies
ISBN: 9798350749014
Print Length: 82 pages
5.0 out of 5 stars Illuminating and inspiring!
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2025
Format: KindleVerified Purchase
Author Rashid Osmani is passionate about a text dear to his heart, and in that spirit, his book, which emphasizes parts of the Quran and delves deep into their meaning, is a guide to believers to lean into the light of the Quran’s true teachings. His reflections are heart-stirring and wise; his intentions pure. A lot of people will benefit from having this gift of a book in their library. I dare say it might be transformative even.
I picked it up because I’m interested in reading the sacred texts of many faiths, even if my sacred text is different. Rooted in love, they all point toward a God who wants the best for us and has gifted us with instructions in how to live well. Osmani is an illuminator of his Faith, and it shows.
I thought this book was lovely. Well-written and organized so you can spend your time contemplating what he’s written without confusion.