January 2017 – Manzoor's thoughts

September 7th, 1989

January 25, 2017

I reach Austin for the very first time. Advertisements

We all live under the same sky, but we don’t all have the same horizon.

January 13, 2017

Konrad Adenauer

Recently (day before yesterday) my home security system started beeping and had the “Trouble” state turned on. A quick google and a call to the number on the Alarm Monitor panel led to the possible conclusion that “battery” that is the backup in case of a power failure is probably in need of replacement. Since … More Battery Replament

Raising Children

January 9, 2017

As a parent I find myself struggling with the idea of raising my children. OK, “struggling” might be a bit to hard – I find myself asking “am I doing it right?” Of course, I don’t even know what right is. I do try to talk to other’s but often end up arguing with people … More Raising Children

Five Truly Essential Questions

January 8, 2017

You should regularly ask yourself and others, according to Dean James Ryan. Wait, what? is at the “root” of all understanding I wonder . . . . Is at the “heart” or all curiosity Couldn’t we at least? Is at the beginning of all progress How can I help? Is at the “base” of all … More Five Truly Essential Questions

Apple AirPods

January 6, 2017

Yes, they are now supposedly released and available. But if you go to their website the earliest you can get them shipped is late February. And it seems to be slipping slowly as time goes by. I have tried going to the store before they open – 7 days in about a 12 day period … More Apple AirPods

baba u should buy ed sheerans new songs

January 6, 2017

My daughter texts me as I am driving to work. Of course I pull over and get the 2 new songs that have been released. I would have bought / got them anyway. But that she asked me to makes all the difference. – manzoor

Norwegian Wood

January 2, 2017

Our relationships are interesting. They are continually evolving. They have to – as we ourselves are continuously evolving. Every day, every moment we experience life and those experiences, ever so slightly and slowly, enriches our perspectives. Apr 4th, ’28 – Finished it finally. Now that I have finished this I really want to find out … More Norwegian Wood

2017 Begins

January 1, 2017

– manzoor

2016 Ends