I look for the magic of life. (Borges, Marquez, yep, they do it for me.) Hopeful yes, but not naïve. Life is complex and often messy. But my flexibility helps me deal. I love being outdoors, among God’s gifts in nature.(Transcendentalists and Perennials.) Gardening and photography are my passions, and I hope perhaps to one day own a farm. (Berry, Nasr.) I'm a visual artist by sentiment and by training. I love experimenting and thinking on the fly -- it's my sweet spot. Not about fancy or expensive "stuff" or brands. It’s about thoughtful design and careful selection. (I'd like to think my style is completely non-derivative.) I always try to say all my prayers, but have some work to do there. I think of Islam very much as a journey, and I know where I am on that path and where I want to go. When it comes to love, I'm a hopeless romantic...I guess that goes back to the magic bit.
