by rchakaki | Jun 2, 2012 | Ramblings
My AbdulRazak, now 18 years young, is an avid reader with varied interests. Today he shared this lovely poem, “Desired Things”, it came at a time when I was reflecting on desires, character, values. “Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and...
by rchakaki | Jul 28, 2009 | Ramblings
What a lovely summer! the weather is amazing considering it is DC in late July, early August. My plan was to spend time writing. There is so much I would want to write.. my memoirs, a cookbook, blogs, website content… well, its the end of the trip, and this is...
by rchakaki | Sep 11, 2008 | Ramblings, Recipes, Recollections
Stories of generations As a young bride of 21 in the nineties, I was not prepared for the “kitchen education” I was about to receive. A day after returning from my honeymoon, my mother-in-law, a lifetime housewife and mother of six, took on the role of mentor. She...
by rchakaki | Dec 31, 2005 | Recollections
For as long as I can remember, I’ve written sayings that I liked. Here are a few entries of 2005 that I have enjoyed, and in some cases lived by.I have one great fear in my heart, that one day when they turned into loving, we are turned into hating – Cry the beloved...
by rchakaki | Sep 8, 1996 | Sarcoidosis
No change, the hospital staff are very kind and supportive. Mom’s friends, my friends, other family friends visit daily. It is very difficult when Emad brings the children. The staples are still on the scar. I’m so used to carrying them and playing...
