The word unemployment can be perceived as a negative concept, however, it had 5 positive influences on my life. — Becoming unemployed last year seriously rocked my world. It was tough adjusting after working my entire life. Drown in an ocean of sorrow or swimming were my choices. In the beginning, I was drowning big time. Reflecting on my unemployment journey recently, I realized it impacted positively on my life…

Oven-baked using a can of chickpeas. — Easy to make fritter recipe without flour. Instead of a can of chickpeas, you can use home-cooked chickpeas. …

Part 5: A Celebratory Poem In The Series “Unemployed, Oh No!” — This is a poem in the series “Unemployed, Oh, No!” The series details my well-being and emotions during my unemployment journey. I have learned a lot, which I will go into more detail about at the end of the poem. Should I? Should I, or shouldn’t I? Volcano questions bubbling up, glowing…

A refugee’s story in a colorful painting. — In a land far away, the sun shines mercilessly, a motherland left behind. A memory of a few, that rule through fear and hate. A new beginning in a land far, far away, where the sun shines coldly in snowy winter months, enfolding thee. …

A post to say thank you. — I’m on a week’s holiday in the UK spending time with family and friends. I noticed this morning that I reached 1000 followers. I’m elated. When I started my Medium journey nearly 4 months ago I saw writers with 1000 followers and more. It looked like a difficult target to…

I realized why I am grateful this morning. — I walked to Kings Cross Railway station this morning early. I was in desperate need of a coffee. On my way, I saw homeless people sleeping on the sidewalk, at entrances to doorways, etc. …

I’m off for a week to London and West Sussex from tomorrow morning. — I’m off to the United Kingdom early tomorrow morning. Visiting friends and family in London and Brighton, West Sussex. I’m very excited about the week’s holiday. I have not traveled to the UK for nearly 3 years due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. I’m looking forward to visiting some of my…

Weekly writing prompts from a Taste for Life: 24–26th June 2022. — Here is this week’s edition of A Taste for Life’s weekend prompts. I trust you will enjoy the word, visual or video prompts. May it ignite a wonderful article/poem/story acting as your creative muse. As always, I’m looking forward to reading your stories. A Taste for Life prompts for this coming weekend 24–26th June 2022. Word/phrase prompts:

Stories I read recently that left an impression on my mind — I love reading. My passion for reading started when I attended school way back in primary school. When I read a book I am transported back to my childhood and my inner child blossoms. I read a great selection of stories on Medium over the last couple of weeks. Stories…