Magnificent Fire Island, Long Island, New York, Atlantic Ocean, Winter Sunset - IMRAN®

Magnificent Fire Island, Long Island, New York, Atlantic Ocean, Winter Sunset - IMRAN®
During a winter visit to my blessed Long Island, New York home for Valentine's Day weekend with my then-girlfriend, I captured this magnificent sunset on Fire Island at Smith Point Beach Park. The image was stitched from multiple handheld iPhone photos, so some stitching artifacts are visible on the right side.

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Why? Why This Spot In Massive Mostly Empty Parking Lot? - IMRAN®

Why? Why This Spot In Massive Mostly Empty Parking Lot? - IMRAN® 

Another demonstration of people’s behavior. Surely this is some sort of mental health issue that some people have. 

Nearly closing time. The entire massive parking lot of this Home Depot was almost empty. I specifically parked further away from the entrance to not have other cars parked next to mine.

I come back out and this is what I see. Why? Why here?

Weren’t all the other empty spots visible in this photo — and four times more behind me (closer to the store) — somehow not the right color or texture for this person? 

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#IMRAN #Florida #SunCityCenter #BadDrivers #driving #parking #weirdos 

Bird(Dog)Watching - IMRAN®

 Bird(Dog)Watching - IMRAN® 

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#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #GSD #GermanShepherdDogs #dogs #birds #nature #HeronPointe #summer #animals 

Comatose Contacts, Catatonic Connections, Cleanup Cutoff Commences – IMRAN®

Comatose Contacts, Catatonic Connections, Cleanup Cutoff Commences – IMRAN®

Even after a major spring cleaning, Facebook says I’ve hit the 5,000 friend limit again. I’m humbled. Notifications say there are 1,000 more waiting at the velvet rope, and 18,000 followers sharing the IMRAN® journey & adventure. 😊

So, if we haven’t interacted in ages, if you’ve not had time to interact with me, sorry if you have to be cut from the “VIP lounge” of my friends. Nothing personal—just making space for those still clapping, laughing, or even heckling in the comments. 😊

I’d love to have you want to stay connected. It’s easy. 

Like a pic. Comment on a post whether you agree or disagree. Be something other than a digital ghost. 👻 I’m here, I’m engaged, and I’d love to keep you in the mix. Cleanup begins now. Bring popcorn. 🍿

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#IMRAN #SocialMedia #engagement #friends #humor #communications #network #support #love #gratitude 

Delightfully Tasty & Unhealthy Homemade Double Cheeseburger – IMRAN®

Delightfully Tasty & Unhealthy Homemade Double Cheeseburger – IMRAN®

Everyone knows I hate cooking, but grilling hamburgers or steaks on a barbecue grill—or tossing salmon and other no-muss, no-fuss items into the air fryer—is something I’m grateful to get good results with.

This double cheeseburger was doubly tasty… and probably triply unhealthy.

Not to mention the Soda Shop Real Sugar can of Pepsi.

Hey, at least I’ve resisted the temptation of even Buy One Get One Free offers on my favorite Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs, and Breyers ice creams for most of this year!

The indoor palms, backlit by Florida’s afternoon sunlight, give the image a magazine-picture feel. Would you agree?

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#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #food #humor #eating #cooking #summer #bokeh #photography