Author: Hisham Khasawinah
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š¼ The Day My Smile Rode Beside Me
I donāt know if it was the wildflowers or the wind, or maybe the way my horse seemed to understand me better than words ever couldābut something about that moment made me laugh from the inside out. I remember the sun wasnāt even shining that brightly. The sky was soft and overcast, like a gentle…
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Dancing with Joy: A Moment Iāll Never Forget with My Grandson
I didnāt plan to dance that day. I was just walking down the old gravel path behind our house, the one that curves gently past the trees and always smells like fresh earth after a morning rain. I had my grandson tucked in my arm ā his shirt said āIām happy!ā and I swear, he…
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šø A Smile That Grows in the Garden
I donāt know if itās the sunlight, the soil, or the cute little Venus flytrap in my handsābut today, I canāt stop smiling. Thereās something about kneeling here in my garden, surrounded by the plants Iāve nurtured for years, that makes my heart feel light. The air smells like fresh leaves and blooming flowers, and…
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š¦ I Feel Good! A Jump, A Laugh, A Moment of Magic
Hi! Itās meāthe boy in the blue shirt, the one with the dust cloud and the biggest smile youāve seen today. Iām mid-jump in this photo, but what youāre really seeing is a moment that feels like flying. My feet arenāt touching the ground, and for a second, neither is my heart. Iām laughing so…
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š Mango Lassi, Purple Dreams, and a Truck That Gets Me
Iām still catching my breath, but my smile wonāt quit. My cheeks are sticky with sweat, my dupatta is flying like a superhero cape behind me, and Iāve got mango lassi dripping down my wristābut I wouldnāt trade this moment for anything. I just ran out of school like the bell indicated a race had…
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š¼ You Can Do Anything! I Did!
Hi! Iām the little guy in the pictureāthe one with the big grin, the wobbly legs, and the onesie that says āYou can do ANYTHING!ā And guess what? I just did something amazing. I took my first steps. On grass. With flowers cheering me on. And I laughed so hard, I forgot I was supposed…
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š¼ I Love People! (And Rubikās Cubes Too)
Hi there! š Iām the giggling little girl in the picture ā yes, the one with the big black bow and the even bigger smile. You caught me in one of my happiest moments, and Iād love to tell you why. First of all, letās talk about this blanket. Itās soft like a cloud and…
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Pizza Made Me SmileāJoy and Love Did the Rest
I didnāt plan to smile this wide today. I just wanted a slice of pizza. But here I amāgrinning like a kid who found treasure in a crusty triangle of joy. And honestly? I think youād be smiling too if you were here. First, letās talk about the shirt. Bright yellow, loud and proud, with…
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Sunlight in My Hair, Spring in My Step
I didnāt plan to feel this lightāI just stepped into the garden wearing yellow, and suddenly everything bloomed with me. The cherry blossoms overhead were like soft confetti, and the bluebonnets swayed as if they knew Iād come. I smiled without meaning to. It felt like the earth was smiling back. My dress fluttered in…