It was sunny today. After dusk, Mom took MeeMaw and me out for a nice stroll around the neighborhood. Last night, I bought Dad a T-shirt as his birthday present. But, alas! It said “Good grief, Charlie Brown!” on the front. The word “grief” really triggered Dad’s nerves. He couldn’t stand the word, even though we all know the phrase doesn’t literally mean anything about grief. It’s all about MeeMaw’s situation, right? However, just for the sake of his mental health, I had tossed that T-shirt right away and brought him a new Mickey Mouse one. He’ll definitely accept this one. But anyway, I can’t blame him. I should have thought more deeply before making the purchase. After all, now Dad is the most sensitive one at home.

There are many things we can do but only if we are constants. We should reduce the meat consumption and make better and healthier choices. We should also avoid the plastics and start to use more durable and recyclable materials, such as steel and glass. Another important thing we could do is to do the separate waste collection everyday. We need to reduce the impact of the factories on the environment, make more sustainable choices in every area of our lives.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a question: Can I use "to elaborate" as "to develop in detail", or should I use it only as "to provide more information about the topic", "to tell more about the subject" ?

Hi, friends! What is a "looking shop"? I read this in a book and I didn't understand what is mean. Thanks in advance

Ramadan رَمَـــــــضان (2) The Spiritual Significance of Ramadan Ramadan is a period of spiritual growth and increased devotion. Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, refraining not only from food and drink but also from negative behaviors such as gossiping, lying, and arguing. The fast, known as Sawm, teaches self-control, humility, and empathy for those less fortunate. Muslims also engage in increased prayer, reflection, and recitation of the Quran during this month. Special nightly prayers called Taraweeh are held at mosques, where long portions of the Quran are recited. Many aim to complete the entire Quran during Ramadan, reflecting on its teachings and seeking spiritual growth. الأهميةُ الرُّوحيةُ لشهرِ رمضانَ رمضانُ هو فترةٌ للنُّموِّ الرُّوحيِّ وزيادةِ التَّقوى. يصومُ المسلمونَ منَ الفجرِ حتى غروبِ الشَّمسِ، مُمتنعينَ ليسَ فقط عن الطَّعامِ والشَّرابِ، ولكن أيضًا عن السُّلوكياتِ السَّيِّئةِ مثلِ الغيبةِ والكذبِ والشِّجارِ. يُعلِّمُ الصِّيامُ، الذي يُعرَفُ بـ الصَّومِ، ضبطَ النَّفسِ والتَّواضعَ والتَّعاطفَ معَ المحتاجينَ. يُكثِرُ المسلمونَ منَ الصَّلاةِ والتَّأمُّلِ وتلاوةِ القرآنِ خلالَ هذا الشَّهرِ. وتُقامُ صلواتٌ خاصَّةٌ في اللَّيلِ تُعرَفُ بـ التَّراويحِ في المساجدِ، حيثُ تُتلى أجزاءٌ طويلةٌ منَ القرآنِ. ويسعى كثيرونَ إلى خَتْمِ القرآنِ كاملاً في رمضانَ، متدبِّرينَ معانيَهُ وساعينَ إلى النُّموِّ الرُّوحيِّ.

The Story of Valentines day Valentine's Day is everywhere: chocolate, flowers, and love notes. But have you ever actually thought about why we're doing it? It turns out the history's not as rosy as you'd think. One story sets its sights on ancient Rome. There was a priest named Valentine who secretly arranged marriages for couples. When this occurred, Emperor Claudius II had outlawed marriage for young men because he felt that unmarried men made better soldiers. Valentine was not going to obey, so he kept marrying people in secret. When the emperor found out, he had Valentine arrested and ultimately executed. Before he was executed, he supposedly wrote a letter to the jailer's daughter, signing it "From your Valentine." Ring a bell? There's also a school of thought that Valentine's Day originated in Lupercalia, a rowdy mid-February celebration in which the Romans pretty much got wild, honored fertility, and possibly even played some strange matchmaking games. At some point, the church then chose to make it a more civilized holiday and call it after St. Valentine instead. Now forward a few centuries, and by the Middle Ages, people began associating February with romance. Others even believed that birds chose their mates during this time of the year. Already, by the 18th century, love letters were being penned by humans. These evolved into the elaborate cards we see today. Valentine's Day is now celebrated all over the world. Some love it, others roll their eyes at it, but whatever, it's a good excuse to remind someone that you like them. And who doesn't want an added reason to indulge in chocolate?