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My Mother’s Hands Still Cook in My Kitchen
My Mother’s Hands Still Cook in My Kitchen The first time I tried to replicate my mother’s chicken curry after her passing, I stood in the kitchen staring at the spices like they were foreign objects. It wasn’t the complexity of the dish that made my hands tremble—it was the silence. The silence where her voice should have been, guiding me. No sound of bangles clinking as she stirred the pot, no gentle scolding when I added too much chili. Just me, a wooden spoon, and a memory that refused to sit still.
By Huzaifa Dzine7 months ago in Families
The Last Cup of Tea
The house hadn’t changed. The cracked veranda tiles still sighed under his feet, just as they did when he used to chase after the neighborhood kids. The faded wind chime still hung by the front door, though it no longer sang. Dust lay gently on the windows, as if time itself had exhaled and settled in.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in Families
Saudi Arabia Sees Surge in Early Divorces: Sociologists Reveal the Hidden Causes
Saudi Arabia, a country where traditional family values are held in high regard, is facing an unexpected and rising social challenge — the increasing rate of early divorces, often just weeks or months after lavish wedding celebrations. Despite promises of love and commitment, many couples in the Kingdom are separating before even completing their first year together.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in Families
The Day the Internet Broke — And We Actually Talked to Each Other
The Day the Internet Broke — And We Actually Talked to Each Other By HUZAIFA DZINE It began like any other Monday. Caffeine-deprived zombies stumbled into kitchens, smartphones glued to palms, scrolling through morning emails, memes, and the latest updates from people they hadn’t spoken to since high school. Across the world, people asked Alexa the weather, Google told us what was wrong with our throats, and YouTube suggested ten ways to fold a T-shirt in under five seconds.
By Huzaifa Dzine7 months ago in Families
The Conversation I Wish I Had Before They Were Gone
The Conversation I Wish I Had Before They Were Gone Dear Dada (Grandfather), You used to sit by the window every morning, your tea steaming gently beside you, watching the world go by with quiet reverence. I used to wonder what you were thinking. Sometimes I imagined you were reliving old memories; other times, I assumed you were simply waiting for time to pass.
By Huzaifa Dzine7 months ago in Families
Things I Learned From Strangers
Things I Learned From Strangers You don't realize it at the time. Not in the moment when your hands brush while passing a cup of coffee, or when a stranger on a park bench tells you something profound, unsolicited and unplanned. But if you live long enough — or pay close enough attention — you'll find that the people you never knew are sometimes the ones who shape you the most.
By Kine Willimes7 months ago in Families
Halal Pakistani Meal Prep Weekly Plans for Busy Families. Content Warning.
Halal Pakistani Meal Prep Weekly Plans for Busy Families It can be quite difficult to balance job, family, and spiritual commitments in the fast-paced world of today. It can be difficult and draining for many Pakistani families to maintain a halal lifestyle while continuing to eat regular meals. Even while there is a great affection for home-cooked meals, preparing fresh meals every day can become burdensome due to school runs, office meetings, cleaning, and community obligations.
By abualyaanart7 months ago in Families
The Measure of a True Father
The Measure of a True Father No one really noticed the man with the rough, calloused hands, or the soft, nearly worn-out work boots. He didn’t stand out in a crowd. His face was a little tired, a little weathered, as though each day left its mark. But his eyes brown as the earth and just as steady carried a quiet, unwavering strength.
By Terence Lisher7 months ago in Families
