It's been over a month since my last post and all I can say is, there's been a lot going on -- Ramadan, an illegal war started by the country I was born in and the country they are colluding with, Eid and most recently, heavy thunderstorms and flash floods across the region.
At just before 1:00 a.m. this morning my husband started to snore and I got up to go to the bathroom. As soon as I got settled back in bed (and yanked the covers to stop the snoring), the warning sirens started, 4 times in a row; a few booms and one really loud one caused by the interception of drones/missiles. When it was quiet again, I heard the garbage trucks rumbling by right on time, and the voices of the guys collecting the trash, as if everything is normal.
I asked my husband this morning if he heard the sirens. Of course, he did not, but read news that this time the port was targeted.
Anyways ...
after all the rain, today is a beautiful day.
We went out for breakfast.
And then late morning, while he went to Friday prayer, I took a walk around our neighborhood.
Spotted a dead little baby bird in the street next to the curb and couldn't just leave it to be smooshed by cars, so carried it to a spot underneath a tree and buried it.
It's been reported that as expats are fleeing the Gulf Countries, many pets are being left behind which is causing quite a strain on an already overburdened system.
Rosie would like to remind everyone that she was abandoned once in her life and really does not want to go through the trauma again. :)
Books read in January.
That's all for now folks.
Take care.
6 comments:
In all these meaningless wars, its only the innocent civilians, especially childen, women and animals who are affected the most. I wish when countries get into wars its only between the politicians, their families and supportes and everyone else is spared. Stay safe.
I know how you feel, we were also affected by the war in our area in 1991-1995, but I'm afraid that this situation is very dangerous.
I look at the beautiful flowers, the poor bird and the cats and I hope that the war will not escalate. Both animals and people and plants always suffer and die in wars.
If I see correctly, was that delicious falafel for breakfast?
I think of you every day.
It’s heartbreaking how ordinary people and animals end up suffering the most in times of war.
I pray the situation calms down soon and that both people and pets can find safety and care.
Stay strong and take care.
Praying for your safety; glad you could take your walk and appreciate the beauty around you.
It's incredible how diligent a book reader you manage to be in the midst of all the chaos down there. Terrible with the war and all the crazy people. I myself listen to some audiobooks now and it's at least a small step in the right direction. Happy belated birthday! You've found your country in life because it has the same day as you. :) Greetings from another 1966 born
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