Saturday, March 16, 2024

(Literally) Hanging Out At Blessed Home In Hammock Above Tampa (Half Moon) Bay Waters Under Orion’s Belt, Sirius, And More - IMRAN™ Blessed beyond belief, greatly graciously grateful…… Half moon above and my non-mooning butt literally hanging out above Tampa Bay waters on perfect late winter night in Apollo Beach, Florida. Handheld iPhone long exposure to capture Orion’s Belt and other stars like Sirius, and part of my experimental rope hammock off the dock. What stars do you know the names of in this picture? © 2024 IMRAN™ #IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #weekend #gratitude #blessed #hammock #IslandLife #ApolloBeach #moon #night #OrionsBelt #StarryNight #Sirius #StarGazing #iPhone #LongExposure #photography(Literally) Hanging Out At Blessed Home In Hammock Above Tampa (Half Moon) Bay Waters Under Orion’s Belt, Sirius, And More - IMRAN™ Blessed beyond belief, greatly graciously grateful…… Half moon above and my non-mooning butt literally hanging out above Tampa Bay waters on perfect late winter night in Apollo Beach, Florida. Handheld iPhone long exposure to capture Orion’s Belt and other stars like Sirius, and part of my experimental rope hammock off the dock. What stars do you know the names of in this picture? © 2024 IMRAN™ #IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #weekend #gratitude #blessed #hammock #IslandLife #ApolloBeach #moon #night #OrionsBelt #StarryNight #Sirius #StarGazing #iPhone #LongExposure #photography


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Teetotaler Takes Tricky Wicked Whiskey Well Lit Liquor Libations Beautiful Booze Bottles Pretty Phone Picture - IMRAN™ I don’t drink alcohol. Never have. Never will, god willing. So it was funny to be having my signature extra-creamy virgin pina colada in Coconut Grove, Miami when I took this photo. It’s a collection of drinks I have no interest in, but I saw the potential for a cool picture. No alcohol was used in the making of this photo. 😀😀 © 2024 IMRAN™ #IMRAN #Miami #CoconutGrove #CoralGables #alcohol #booze #photography #bar #whisky #vodka #wine #humor #travel #travelogueTeetotaler Takes Tricky Wicked Whiskey Well Lit Liquor Libations Beautiful Booze Bottles Pretty Phone Picture - IMRAN™ I don’t drink alcohol. Never have. Never will, god willing. So it was funny to be having my signature extra-creamy virgin pina colada in Coconut Grove, Miami when I took this photo. It’s a collection of drinks I have no interest in, but I saw the potential for a cool picture. No alcohol was used in the making of this photo. 😀😀 © 2024 IMRAN™ #IMRAN #Miami #CoconutGrove #CoralGables #alcohol #booze #photography #bar #whisky #vodka #wine #humor #travel #travelogue


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Sunday, March 10, 2024

Inspirational Portrait Of A Lone One-Footed Determined Seagull At Bellport Marina Long Island New York Winter 2010 - IMRAN™ December of 2010 was a period of immense complexity, not just for me, but for countless others as well. The economic fallout from the Republican Bush era, marked by a near-depression and financial meltdown, still lingered heavily. While the recovery efforts under President Obama were beginning to show some promise, dark clouds continued to loom on the economic horizon. There was a sense of cautious optimism, a belief that brighter days were on the way, yet the looming presence of sunsets – both literal and metaphorical – served as a constant reminder of the challenges that lay ahead. It was during this first week of December 2010 that I had ridden my motorcycle to Bellport Marina, not far from my home on the Great South Bay of Long Island. That is where I encountered this lone, confident, one-footed seagull. As I took the photo, with Fire Island & Old Inlet in the background, it gazed back at me. The creature, much like me and countless others, had endured its own injuries, leaving it seemingly debilitated. Yet, despite these altered circumstances that had been thrust upon it, this seagull refused to surrender. It maintained a proud stance, continuing to navigate life as best it could. It inspired me to take its portrait with the iPhone 4 which I had at the time. The weathered wooden edge of the pier mirrored the precariousness of the times, a constant threat of tipping over the edge and into oblivion. However, with a different mental vantage point, it could also be interpreted as a beckoning step, an invitation to take flight and soar towards a realm brimming with new possibilities. To this day, more than a dozen years later, I am incredibly grateful for the perspective this encounter offered. The seagull served as a powerful reminder to approach challenges with a one-step-at-a-time mentality, a testament to the enduring power of hope and the unwavering spirit of pursuing one's dreams, no matter the obstacles. So, whatever challenges you may face, never give up hope, never surrender your dreams. Stand, even if it is on just one foot, and take that next step to achieving your goals. © 2010-2024 IMRAN™Inspirational Portrait Of A Lone One-Footed Determined Seagull At Bellport Marina Long Island New York Winter 2010 - IMRAN™ December of 2010 was a period of immense complexity, not just for me, but for countless others as well. The economic fallout from the Republican Bush era, marked by a near-depression and financial meltdown, still lingered heavily. While the recovery efforts under President Obama were beginning to show some promise, dark clouds continued to loom on the economic horizon. There was a sense of cautious optimism, a belief that brighter days were on the way, yet the looming presence of sunsets – both literal and metaphorical – served as a constant reminder of the challenges that lay ahead. It was during this first week of December 2010 that I had ridden my motorcycle to Bellport Marina, not far from my home on the Great South Bay of Long Island. That is where I encountered this lone, confident, one-footed seagull. As I took the photo, with Fire Island & Old Inlet in the background, it gazed back at me. The creature, much like me and countless others, had endured its own injuries, leaving it seemingly debilitated. Yet, despite these altered circumstances that had been thrust upon it, this seagull refused to surrender. It maintained a proud stance, continuing to navigate life as best it could. It inspired me to take its portrait with the iPhone 4 which I had at the time. The weathered wooden edge of the pier mirrored the precariousness of the times, a constant threat of tipping over the edge and into oblivion. However, with a different mental vantage point, it could also be interpreted as a beckoning step, an invitation to take flight and soar towards a realm brimming with new possibilities. To this day, more than a dozen years later, I am incredibly grateful for the perspective this encounter offered. The seagull served as a powerful reminder to approach challenges with a one-step-at-a-time mentality, a testament to the enduring power of hope and the unwavering spirit of pursuing one's dreams, no matter the obstacles. So, whatever challenges you may face, never give up hope, never surrender your dreams. Stand, even if it is on just one foot, and take that next step to achieving your goals. © 2010-2024 IMRAN™


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Saturday, March 09, 2024

Stunning Sunset, As Day Turns To Night So Do The Gradients Of Life From Start To End – IMRAN™ Just as quickly as a day ends and turns to night, all the days of our lives fly by so fast. Then, suddenly, we are facing the end of our days and facing the eternal night. How we feel at that moment is a summation of how we had chosen to spend the day. With a well-spent, joyful, gratitude-filled attitude throughout the day, even when we face the night, we can celebrate the sunset. Rather than being afraid of the dark, we can appreciate the gradient of experiences that spanned the day from morning to evening, and all our lives since birth until that moment. The breathtakingly smooth gradients of sunset colors filled the sky across Tampa Bay at my Apollo Beach home. We can see beauty and brilliance even when a deep sark sea is all around. Every sunset I have been blessed to experience is a reminder of that choice. The breathtakingly smooth gradients of sunset colors filled the sky across Tampa Bay at my Apollo Beach home. This is a panorama from half-a-dozen handheld photos I captured in the fall of 2018. They were taken with the Nikon D850, a gift from a beautiful beloved in 2016. I only got around to posting it today. It is from the nearly 100,000 moments of magic I have captured in my life and may never have enough time in one lifetime to post with stories like this. But I hope this photo and post give you inspiration, hope, and joy. Living life to the fullest, making the world a better place, is your choice every day into every night. Share this post and share those feelings with the world. © 2018-2024 IMRAN™ #ApolloBeach, #Beach, #BeachLife, #Clouds, #D850, #Dusk, #Fall, #Florida, #gratitude, #IMRAN, #Inspiration, #landscape, #memories, #Nikon, #Panorama, #philosophy, #seaside, #Sky, #Sun, #Sunset, #Tampa #BayStunning Sunset, As Day Turns To Night So Do The Gradients Of Life From Start To End – IMRAN™ Just as quickly as a day ends and turns to night, all the days of our lives fly by so fast. Then, suddenly, we are facing the end of our days and facing the eternal night. How we feel at that moment is a summation of how we had chosen to spend the day. With a well-spent, joyful, gratitude-filled attitude throughout the day, even when we face the night, we can celebrate the sunset. Rather than being afraid of the dark, we can appreciate the gradient of experiences that spanned the day from morning to evening, and all our lives since birth until that moment. The breathtakingly smooth gradients of sunset colors filled the sky across Tampa Bay at my Apollo Beach home. We can see beauty and brilliance even when a deep sark sea is all around. Every sunset I have been blessed to experience is a reminder of that choice. The breathtakingly smooth gradients of sunset colors filled the sky across Tampa Bay at my Apollo Beach home. This is a panorama from half-a-dozen handheld photos I captured in the fall of 2018. They were taken with the Nikon D850, a gift from a beautiful beloved in 2016. I only got around to posting it today. It is from the nearly 100,000 moments of magic I have captured in my life and may never have enough time in one lifetime to post with stories like this. But I hope this photo and post give you inspiration, hope, and joy. Living life to the fullest, making the world a better place, is your choice every day into every night. Share this post and share those feelings with the world. © 2018-2024 IMRAN™ #ApolloBeach, #Beach, #BeachLife, #Clouds, #D850, #Dusk, #Fall, #Florida, #gratitude, #IMRAN, #Inspiration, #landscape, #memories, #Nikon, #Panorama, #philosophy, #seaside, #Sky, #Sun, #Sunset, #Tampa #Bay


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Saturday, March 02, 2024

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A Splash Of Color, A Flash Of Life - IMRAN™ Life goes by in a flash. It is our choice to bring a splash of color in our lives and of those around us. With a smile, a kiss, a day of adventure, a night of passion, a life of joy. It is all our choice. © 2024 IMRAN™A Splash Of Color, A Flash Of Life - IMRAN™ Life goes by in a flash. It is our choice to bring a splash of color in our lives and of those around us. With a smile, a kiss, a day of adventure, a night of passion, a life of joy. It is all our choice. © 2024 IMRAN™


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Saturday Morning Balancing Act - IMRAN™ I tapped the button to catch a screenshot while recording a video of all the birds around as I took the dogs for a walk. © 2024 IMRAN™ #nature, #IMRAN, #birds, #Florida, #TampaBay, #ApolloBeach.Saturday Morning Balancing Act - IMRAN™ I tapped the button to catch a screenshot while recording a video of all the birds around as I took the dogs for a walk. © 2024 IMRAN™ #nature, #IMRAN, #birds, #Florida, #TampaBay, #ApolloBeach.


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Saturday Morning Balancing Act - IMRAN™ I tapped the button to catch a screenshot while recording a video of all the birds around as I took the dogs for a walk. © 2024 IMRAN™ #nature, #IMRAN, #birds, #Florida, #TampaBay, #ApolloBeachSaturday Morning Balancing Act - IMRAN™ I tapped the button to catch a screenshot while recording a video of all the birds around as I took the dogs for a walk. © 2024 IMRAN™ #nature, #IMRAN, #birds, #Florida, #TampaBay, #ApolloBeach


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Friday, March 01, 2024

Hyperactive Younger K2 Acting Mature, While Older More Mature Kennedy Plays Dirty German Shepherd Dog In The Sand With Morning Sunlight - IMRAN™ © 2024 IMRAN™Hyperactive Younger K2 Acting Mature, While Older More Mature Kennedy Plays Dirty German Shepherd Dog In The Sand With Morning Sunlight - IMRAN™ © 2024 IMRAN™


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Billy Joel / Sting / Tampa Stadium - Triple Play Of Firsts In One Night - IMRAN™ I’ve known Billy Joel songs since the late 1970s, when I was literally a little boy in Karachi, Pakistan. I’ve appreciated Sting’s talent, lyrics, and music since the start. In 1980 Police songs like Don’t Stand So Close To Me made me love the band and artist. Over the years, Sting’s solo later year songs have become even more special to me. Desert Rose and The Book Of My Life are masterpieces I can’t get enough of for their resonance with my soul. Yet, I had not been to any of their concerts in the half century I’ve gotten to love these performers’ songs and talent more and more. Meanwhile, I’ve called Tampa Bay home for a dozen years but had never made it to Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play. Finally, I had a hat-trick or triple-play of firsts. What fun to see both legends, Billy Joel and Sting, do a joint concert in Tampa, Florida Saturday night, 02/24/24, at the Bucs stadium. I had made reservations months ago. It was quite cold tonight, putting me in a New York State Of Mind. On top of it being a clear night, it was all happening live under a full moon. Grateful and blessed at another wonderful experience in The Book Of My Life. Have you seen them in concert? What are your favorite songs of these two legendary artists? © 2024 IMRAN™ #IMRAN #Sting #BillyJoel #legends #music #musicians #concert #artists #history #autobiography #Buccaneers #Tampa #Florida #songs #SongReferencesBilly Joel / Sting / Tampa Stadium - Triple Play Of Firsts In One Night - IMRAN™ I’ve known Billy Joel songs since the late 1970s, when I was literally a little boy in Karachi, Pakistan. I’ve appreciated Sting’s talent, lyrics, and music since the start. In 1980 Police songs like Don’t Stand So Close To Me made me love the band and artist. Over the years, Sting’s solo later year songs have become even more special to me. Desert Rose and The Book Of My Life are masterpieces I can’t get enough of for their resonance with my soul. Yet, I had not been to any of their concerts in the half century I’ve gotten to love these performers’ songs and talent more and more. Meanwhile, I’ve called Tampa Bay home for a dozen years but had never made it to Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play. Finally, I had a hat-trick or triple-play of firsts. What fun to see both legends, Billy Joel and Sting, do a joint concert in Tampa, Florida Saturday night, 02/24/24, at the Bucs stadium. I had made reservations months ago. It was quite cold tonight, putting me in a New York State Of Mind. On top of it being a clear night, it was all happening live under a full moon. Grateful and blessed at another wonderful experience in The Book Of My Life. Have you seen them in concert? What are your favorite songs of these two legendary artists? © 2024 IMRAN™ #IMRAN #Sting #BillyJoel #legends #music #musicians #concert #artists #history #autobiography #Buccaneers #Tampa #Florida #songs #SongReferences


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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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Found! World’s Worst KFC & Planet’s $#!TT!€$T Chicken Meal - IMRAN™ I was in nonstop meetings since this morning, so I had no choice nearby when I got famished for lunch. So I went in to the. KFC Sun City Center. Not one person was in line at 2:40 pm but I had to wait 20 minutes to place my order. They seem to profit from scammy “mistakes”. Every single person who picked up previous orders while I waited found something major missing from their orders. Every single one! If you make the mistake of going here… Check everything. They likely deliberately cheat customers. My 3 piece meal was completely cold and the chicken legs were tiny, hard & dry. Only way to enjoy such chicken drumsticks is to imagine you’re having French fried frog’s legs. It was $12 for “food” even my dogs would turn up their noses at. I literally spat out the Pepsi from the fountain that had a sickening mix of weak carbonated water and leftover syrup from containers likely running on empty. Single crappiest chicken and worst KFC anywhere, it’s right here at KFC Ruskin. Avoid KFC at all costs. © 2024 IMRAN™ #IMRAN #IMHO #reviews #food #KFC #BadFood #restaurants #FastFood #CustomerService #KFCsucks #humorFound! World’s Worst KFC & Planet’s $#!TT!€$T Chicken Meal - IMRAN™ I was in nonstop meetings since this morning, so I had no choice nearby when I got famished for lunch. So I went in to the. KFC Sun City Center. Not one person was in line at 2:40 pm but I had to wait 20 minutes to place my order. They seem to profit from scammy “mistakes”. Every single person who picked up previous orders while I waited found something major missing from their orders. Every single one! If you make the mistake of going here… Check everything. They likely deliberately cheat customers. My 3 piece meal was completely cold and the chicken legs were tiny, hard & dry. Only way to enjoy such chicken drumsticks is to imagine you’re having French fried frog’s legs. It was $12 for “food” even my dogs would turn up their noses at. I literally spat out the Pepsi from the fountain that had a sickening mix of weak carbonated water and leftover syrup from containers likely running on empty. Single crappiest chicken and worst KFC anywhere, it’s right here at KFC Ruskin. Avoid KFC at all costs. © 2024 IMRAN™ #IMRAN #IMHO #reviews #food #KFC #BadFood #restaurants #FastFood #CustomerService #KFCsucks #humor


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Monday, February 26, 2024

(Sting Performs) - Billy Joel / Sting / Tampa Stadium - Triple Play Of Firsts In One Night - IMRAN™ I’ve known Billy Joel songs since the late 1970s, when I was literally a little boy in Karachi, Pakistan. I’ve appreciated Sting’s talent, lyrics, and music since the start. In 1980 Police songs like Don’t Stand So Close To Me made me love the band and artist. Over the years, Sting’s solo later year songs have become even more special to me. Desert Rose and The Book Of My Life are masterpieces I can’t get enough of for their resonance with my soul. Yet, I had not been to any of their concerts in the half century I’ve gotten to love these performers’ songs and talent more and more. Meanwhile, I’ve called Tampa Bay home for a dozen years but had never made it to Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play. Finally, I had a hat-trick or triple-play of firsts. What fun to see both legends, Billy Joel and Sting, do a joint concert in Tampa, Florida Saturday night, 02/24/24, at the Bucs stadium. I had made reservations on Ticketmaster months ago. It was quite cold tonight, putting me in a New York State Of Mind. On top of it being a clear night, it was all happening live under a full moon. Grateful and blessed at another wonderful experience in The Book Of My Life. Have you seen them in concert? What are your favorite songs of these two legendary artists? © 2024 IMRAN™ #IMRAN #Sting #BillyJoel #legends #music #musicians #concert #artists #history #autobiography #Buccaneers #Tampa #Florida #songs #SongReferences #Tampa #Florida(Sting Performs) - Billy Joel / Sting / Tampa Stadium - Triple Play Of Firsts In One Night - IMRAN™ I’ve known Billy Joel songs since the late 1970s, when I was literally a little boy in Karachi, Pakistan. I’ve appreciated Sting’s talent, lyrics, and music since the start. In 1980 Police songs like Don’t Stand So Close To Me made me love the band and artist. Over the years, Sting’s solo later year songs have become even more special to me. Desert Rose and The Book Of My Life are masterpieces I can’t get enough of for their resonance with my soul. Yet, I had not been to any of their concerts in the half century I’ve gotten to love these performers’ songs and talent more and more. Meanwhile, I’ve called Tampa Bay home for a dozen years but had never made it to Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play. Finally, I had a hat-trick or triple-play of firsts. What fun to see both legends, Billy Joel and Sting, do a joint concert in Tampa, Florida Saturday night, 02/24/24, at the Bucs stadium. I had made reservations on Ticketmaster months ago. It was quite cold tonight, putting me in a New York State Of Mind. On top of it being a clear night, it was all happening live under a full moon. Grateful and blessed at another wonderful experience in The Book Of My Life. Have you seen them in concert? What are your favorite songs of these two legendary artists? © 2024 IMRAN™ #IMRAN #Sting #BillyJoel #legends #music #musicians #concert #artists #history #autobiography #Buccaneers #Tampa #Florida #songs #SongReferences #Tampa #Florida


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Sunday, February 25, 2024

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Billy Joel / Sting / Tampa Stadium - Triple Play Of Firsts In One Night - IMRAN™ I’ve known Billy Joel songs since the late 1970s, when I was literally a little boy in Karachi, Pakistan. I’ve appreciated Sting’s talent, lyrics, and music since the start. In 1980 Police songs like Don’t Stand So Close To Me made me love the band and artist. Over the years, Sting’s solo later year songs have become even more special to me. Desert Rose and The Book Of My Life are masterpieces I can’t get enough of for their resonance with my soul. Yet, I had not been to any of their concerts in the half century I’ve gotten to love these performers’ songs and talent more and more. Meanwhile, I’ve called Tampa Bay home for a dozen years but had never made it to Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play. Finally, I had a hat-trick or triple-play of firsts. What fun to see both legends, Billy Joel and Sting, do a joint concert in Tampa, Florida Saturday night, 02/24/24, at the Bucs stadium. I had made reservations on Ticketmaster months ago. It was quite cold tonight, putting me in a New York State Of Mind. On top of it being a clear night, it was all happening live under a full moon. Grateful and blessed at another wonderful experience in The Book Of My Life. Have you seen them in concert? What are your favorite songs of these two legendary artists? © 2024 IMRAN™ #IMRAN #Sting #BillyJoel #legends #music #musicians #concert #artists #history #autobiography #Buccaneers #Tampa #Florida #songs #SongReferencesBilly Joel / Sting / Tampa Stadium - Triple Play Of Firsts In One Night - IMRAN™ I’ve known Billy Joel songs since the late 1970s, when I was literally a little boy in Karachi, Pakistan. I’ve appreciated Sting’s talent, lyrics, and music since the start. In 1980 Police songs like Don’t Stand So Close To Me made me love the band and artist. Over the years, Sting’s solo later year songs have become even more special to me. Desert Rose and The Book Of My Life are masterpieces I can’t get enough of for their resonance with my soul. Yet, I had not been to any of their concerts in the half century I’ve gotten to love these performers’ songs and talent more and more. Meanwhile, I’ve called Tampa Bay home for a dozen years but had never made it to Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play. Finally, I had a hat-trick or triple-play of firsts. What fun to see both legends, Billy Joel and Sting, do a joint concert in Tampa, Florida Saturday night, 02/24/24, at the Bucs stadium. I had made reservations on Ticketmaster months ago. It was quite cold tonight, putting me in a New York State Of Mind. On top of it being a clear night, it was all happening live under a full moon. Grateful and blessed at another wonderful experience in The Book Of My Life. Have you seen them in concert? What are your favorite songs of these two legendary artists? © 2024 IMRAN™ #IMRAN #Sting #BillyJoel #legends #music #musicians #concert #artists #history #autobiography #Buccaneers #Tampa #Florida #songs #SongReferences


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Poster (Child) For Triple Play Of Firsts In One Night - IMRAN™ I’ve known Billy Joel songs since the late 1970s, when I was literally a little boy in Karachi, Pakistan. I’ve appreciated Sting’s talent, lyrics, and music since the start. In 1980 Police songs like Don’t Stand So Close To Me made me love the band and artist’s unique style and music. Over the years, Sting’s solo later year songs have become even more special to me. Desert Rose and The Book Of My Life are masterpieces I can’t get enough of. Yet, I had not been to any of their concerts in the half century I’ve gotten to love these performers’ songs and talent more and more. Meanwhile, I’ve called Tampa Bay home for a dozen years but had never made it to Raymond James Stadium where the Buccaneers play. Finally, I had a hat-trick or triple-play of firsts. What fun to see both legends, Billy Joel and Sting, do a joint concert in Tampa, Florida tonight, 20240224, at the Bucs stadium. I had made reservations months ago. It was quite cold tonight, putting me in a New York State Of Mind. On top of it being a clear night, it was under a full moon. Grateful and blessed at another wonderful experience in The Book Of My Life. © 2024 IMRAN™ #IMRAN #Sting #BillyJoel #legends #music #musicians #concert #artists #history #autobiography #Buccaneers #Tampa #Florida #songs #SongReferencesPoster (Child) For Triple Play Of Firsts In One Night - IMRAN™ I’ve known Billy Joel songs since the late 1970s, when I was literally a little boy in Karachi, Pakistan. I’ve appreciated Sting’s talent, lyrics, and music since the start. In 1980 Police songs like Don’t Stand So Close To Me made me love the band and artist’s unique style and music. Over the years, Sting’s solo later year songs have become even more special to me. Desert Rose and The Book Of My Life are masterpieces I can’t get enough of. Yet, I had not been to any of their concerts in the half century I’ve gotten to love these performers’ songs and talent more and more. Meanwhile, I’ve called Tampa Bay home for a dozen years but had never made it to Raymond James Stadium where the Buccaneers play. Finally, I had a hat-trick or triple-play of firsts. What fun to see both legends, Billy Joel and Sting, do a joint concert in Tampa, Florida tonight, 20240224, at the Bucs stadium. I had made reservations months ago. It was quite cold tonight, putting me in a New York State Of Mind. On top of it being a clear night, it was under a full moon. Grateful and blessed at another wonderful experience in The Book Of My Life. © 2024 IMRAN™ #IMRAN #Sting #BillyJoel #legends #music #musicians #concert #artists #history #autobiography #Buccaneers #Tampa #Florida #songs #SongReferences


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Friday, February 23, 2024

Two Different Moods Of Same Magical Moment At Tranquil Late Night Key West Harbor - IMRAN™ One late dark and tranquil cool night, walking along the deserted Key West harbor, I captured several beautiful moments and scenes. This one was interesting. Some photographers will post the same photo with multiple edits. I usually try to convey the mood of the moment I captured by posting just one version with the least editing possible. In this case, I am sharing two versions (together) with a very slight difference in brightness. Can you see how the two pictures convey two different moods? The first one conveys to me a sense of solitude, and tranquility, a time of quiet reflection (although, ironically, the image has fewer actual reflections). The second feels a bit more of a walk along a touristy boardwalk looking at beautiful boats in a popular travel destination. Which one do you like more? That is why I always say, how we want to feel about any given moment in life is as much based on what exists and is visible to us as it is based on how we choose to see things, how we choose to respond, how to choose to feel. Happiness is not always possible in every single circumstance. However, living a life full of happiness and joy are choices within our minds and souls. What do you think? Do you feel the images convey other emotions and ideas? © 2024 IMRAN™ #IMRAN #Florida #FloridaKeys #sunset #winter #travelogue #travel #leisure #seaside #beach #boating #harbor #yachting #boats #yachts #marina #lifestyle #luxury #boardwalk #night #sky #tourism #philosophy #photography #happiness #tranquilityTwo Different Moods Of Same Magical Moment At Tranquil Late Night Key West Harbor - IMRAN™ One late dark and tranquil cool night, walking along the deserted Key West harbor, I captured several beautiful moments and scenes. This one was interesting. Some photographers will post the same photo with multiple edits. I usually try to convey the mood of the moment I captured by posting just one version with the least editing possible. In this case, I am sharing two versions (together) with a very slight difference in brightness. Can you see how the two pictures convey two different moods? The first one conveys to me a sense of solitude, and tranquility, a time of quiet reflection (although, ironically, the image has fewer actual reflections). The second feels a bit more of a walk along a touristy boardwalk looking at beautiful boats in a popular travel destination. Which one do you like more? That is why I always say, how we want to feel about any given moment in life is as much based on what exists and is visible to us as it is based on how we choose to see things, how we choose to respond, how to choose to feel. Happiness is not always possible in every single circumstance. However, living a life full of happiness and joy are choices within our minds and souls. What do you think? Do you feel the images convey other emotions and ideas? © 2024 IMRAN™ #IMRAN #Florida #FloridaKeys #sunset #winter #travelogue #travel #leisure #seaside #beach #boating #harbor #yachting #boats #yachts #marina #lifestyle #luxury #boardwalk #night #sky #tourism #philosophy #photography #happiness #tranquility


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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Intriguing Steak, Underwhelming Sides: Wagyu Filet Mignon at Tavern N Town Marriott Beachside Key West - IMRAN™ The 8oz Wagyu filet mignon was a "special" at Tavern N Town, nestled within the Marriott Beachside Resort in Key West next to the grand lobby, when I stayed there recently. It was certainly intriguing. Although it did not live up to its high recommendations, the steak itself was decent - tender, flavorful, and cooked as I like it. However, for the hefty more than $100 price tag wth tax and tip (especially considering no drinks or desserts were included), my expectations were for a much more sumptuous experience. While the service was commendable, the dryness of the steak and the boring sides left me dissatisfied. The portion of sautéed mushrooms was meager, and the accompanying peppers, though well-presented, weren't quite the ideal pairing for a filet mignon in my humble opinion. Mashed potatoes would have been a more satisfying (and classic) complement. Compared to Prime Steakhouse in town, Tavern N Town's offering fell significantly short. Prime Steakhouse offered a wider variety and more exciting choices, truly complementing their exceptional steak, which itself was far superior to this one. If you're staying at the Marriott Beachside and hankering for a good steak, Tavern N Town won't disappoint. However, for the ultimate price-to-taste satisfaction, venture out to Prime Steakhouse for a more complete and memorable dining experience. © 2024 IMRAN™ #bokeh, #dinner, #dining, #filetmignon, #finedining, #Florida, #FloridaKeys, #foodreview, #IMRAN, #KeyWest, #Marriott, #resort, #restaurant, #foodie, #review, #steak, #Travel, #travelogueIntriguing Steak, Underwhelming Sides: Wagyu Filet Mignon at Tavern N Town Marriott Beachside Key West - IMRAN™ The 8oz Wagyu filet mignon was a "special" at Tavern N Town, nestled within the Marriott Beachside Resort in Key West next to the grand lobby, when I stayed there recently. It was certainly intriguing. Although it did not live up to its high recommendations, the steak itself was decent - tender, flavorful, and cooked as I like it. However, for the hefty more than $100 price tag wth tax and tip (especially considering no drinks or desserts were included), my expectations were for a much more sumptuous experience. While the service was commendable, the dryness of the steak and the boring sides left me dissatisfied. The portion of sautéed mushrooms was meager, and the accompanying peppers, though well-presented, weren't quite the ideal pairing for a filet mignon in my humble opinion. Mashed potatoes would have been a more satisfying (and classic) complement. Compared to Prime Steakhouse in town, Tavern N Town's offering fell significantly short. Prime Steakhouse offered a wider variety and more exciting choices, truly complementing their exceptional steak, which itself was far superior to this one. If you're staying at the Marriott Beachside and hankering for a good steak, Tavern N Town won't disappoint. However, for the ultimate price-to-taste satisfaction, venture out to Prime Steakhouse for a more complete and memorable dining experience. © 2024 IMRAN™ #bokeh, #dinner, #dining, #filetmignon, #finedining, #Florida, #FloridaKeys, #foodreview, #IMRAN, #KeyWest, #Marriott, #resort, #restaurant, #foodie, #review, #steak, #Travel, #travelogue


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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Kayaks At Winter Sunset In Key West Florida - IMRAN™ A magical moment of explosively colorful tranquility and moody sky shades opposite a winter sunset in Key West, Florida. © 2024 IMRAN™ #IMRAN, #sky, #boats, #boating, #kayaking, #kayak, #beach, #KeyWest, #FloridaKeys, #Florida, #travel, #travelogue, #winter, #Marriott, #resort, #GulfOfMexico Marriott Hotels Marriott Beachside Hotel In Key West FloridaKayaks At Winter Sunset In Key West Florida - IMRAN™ A magical moment of explosively colorful tranquility and moody sky shades opposite a winter sunset in Key West, Florida. © 2024 IMRAN™ #IMRAN, #sky, #boats, #boating, #kayaking, #kayak, #beach, #KeyWest, #FloridaKeys, #Florida, #travel, #travelogue, #winter, #Marriott, #resort, #GulfOfMexico Marriott Hotels Marriott Beachside Hotel In Key West Florida


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The Dichotomy Of Us - IMRAN™ In less than 1 minute you see the dichotomy... of how pathetically insignificant we are in the universe, and yet how incredible we are as we try to explore and understand that very universe and its origins. See video from the European Southern Observatory link in comment below. © 2024 IMRAN™The Dichotomy Of Us - IMRAN™ In less than 1 minute you see the dichotomy... of how pathetically insignificant we are in the universe, and yet how incredible we are as we try to explore and understand that very universe and its origins. See video from the European Southern Observatory link in comment below. © 2024 IMRAN™


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Norberg Thompson Marker, Old Town, Key West, Florida - IMRAN™ © 2024 IMRAN™ #travel #Florida #KeyWest #IMRAN #landmarks #tourism #night #street #OldTown #architecture #memorial #StreetScene #NightLightsNorberg Thompson Marker, Old Town, Key West, Florida - IMRAN™ © 2024 IMRAN™ #travel #Florida #KeyWest #IMRAN #landmarks #tourism #night #street #OldTown #architecture #memorial #StreetScene #NightLights


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Monday, February 19, 2024

Virgin Pina Colada, Every New City (VPC ENC) Nearly 4 Decades - IMRAN™ The first ever Virgin Pina Colada I had was in Frankfurt, in then-called West Germany. It was during my first ever visit abroad from Pakistan. I was 24 years old. I was a guest of the West German government as a young but influential journalist and business manager at The Jang Media Group. I’m grateful that my friend & mentor, and also then-boss, media tycoon Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman helped make that happen. The city of Frankfurt was basically asleep with all shops and stores apparently closed by 6 pm. I was too excited to wait for the next day to be chaperoned around town. I set off exploring the city with the typical basic one-sheet overview map from the hotel lobby. I walked around for hours and miles. Or kilometers to be more metric-ally correct. It was a surprisingly hopping dance club that I stumbled upon on a dark street late at night. I was savoring the high-energy music and people-watching. The bartender, who by coincidence was a young Pakistani-German, asked me what I wanted to drink. I replied that I didn’t drink alcohol. We got into a conversation as did his work too. Later he insisted on making me a virgin pina colada on the house. Appearing to be a solo tourist in a new city, in a new country, even a new continent to me, I was also wary of the risks of being drugged and robbed. So I was very careful in watching every movement around me. Interestingly the bartender also didn’t drink. He even showed me how the drink was made to adjust for the alcohol not added to it. He then served it to me in a large beautiful glass with all the fixings. Pineapple slices, cherry, beautiful & colorful paper umbrella, and a long-burning sparkler. The drink was almost too beautiful to want to drink and finish. But I did. And it was absolutely delicious. Since then, I have tried to have a virgin pina colada in every new city I have been to. I have done that for the last nearly four decades. This was the one I ordered poolside at the Marriott Beachside Resort in my first ever visit to Key West in the Florida Keys last weekend. It was decent, even above average. But I can’t complain as it complimentary. More importantly, it continued the tradition I’ve been blessed to have in my life…. VPC ENC. Virgin Pina Colada, Every New City. Thanks to my once-met bartender friend from Frankfurt who got me hooked on the beverage in 1987…. Cheers! © 1987-2024 IMRAN™ #KeyWest #WestGermany #Florida #FloridaKeys #IMRAN #VirginPinaColada #travelogue #autobiography #travel #foodie #beverages #drinks #traditions #seaside #beachVirgin Pina Colada, Every New City (VPC ENC) Nearly 4 Decades - IMRAN™ The first ever Virgin Pina Colada I had was in Frankfurt, in then-called West Germany. It was during my first ever visit abroad from Pakistan. I was 24 years old. I was a guest of the West German government as a young but influential journalist and business manager at The Jang Media Group. I’m grateful that my friend & mentor, and also then-boss, media tycoon Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman helped make that happen. The city of Frankfurt was basically asleep with all shops and stores apparently closed by 6 pm. I was too excited to wait for the next day to be chaperoned around town. I set off exploring the city with the typical basic one-sheet overview map from the hotel lobby. I walked around for hours and miles. Or kilometers to be more metric-ally correct. It was a surprisingly hopping dance club that I stumbled upon on a dark street late at night. I was savoring the high-energy music and people-watching. The bartender, who by coincidence was a young Pakistani-German, asked me what I wanted to drink. I replied that I didn’t drink alcohol. We got into a conversation as did his work too. Later he insisted on making me a virgin pina colada on the house. Appearing to be a solo tourist in a new city, in a new country, even a new continent to me, I was also wary of the risks of being drugged and robbed. So I was very careful in watching every movement around me. Interestingly the bartender also didn’t drink. He even showed me how the drink was made to adjust for the alcohol not added to it. He then served it to me in a large beautiful glass with all the fixings. Pineapple slices, cherry, beautiful & colorful paper umbrella, and a long-burning sparkler. The drink was almost too beautiful to want to drink and finish. But I did. And it was absolutely delicious. Since then, I have tried to have a virgin pina colada in every new city I have been to. I have done that for the last nearly four decades. This was the one I ordered poolside at the Marriott Beachside Resort in my first ever visit to Key West in the Florida Keys last weekend. It was decent, even above average. But I can’t complain as it complimentary. More importantly, it continued the tradition I’ve been blessed to have in my life…. VPC ENC. Virgin Pina Colada, Every New City. Thanks to my once-met bartender friend from Frankfurt who got me hooked on the beverage in 1987…. Cheers! © 1987-2024 IMRAN™ #KeyWest #WestGermany #Florida #FloridaKeys #IMRAN #VirginPinaColada #travelogue #autobiography #travel #foodie #beverages #drinks #traditions #seaside #beach


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