See Sea Dog GSD K2 & White Swan Set Sights At Sunset At New York Home Beach Last Year - IMRAN®

See Sea Dog GSD K2 & White Swan Set Sights At Sunset At New York Home Beach Last Year - IMRAN® 

This was the gorgeous sunset on the Great South Bay last year. Friday had been truly hectic but positive. 

I was at the beach of my blessed New York home of nearly thirty years. The water was tranquil like Swan Lake, despite a chilly 40F breeze coming towards me. 

See the beautiful swan and the sea dog German Shepherd K2 calmly eyeing each other. They were seeing the seaside scene as intently as I was. 

The bay water held each at bay. The very playful K2 loves jumping in the water, just like Kennedy. But, also just like Kennedy, in this moment, K2 seemed to be admiring the swan and not disturbing its peaceful evening. 

Curiosity. Coexistence. Tolerance. Discipline. The stunning sunset and dramatic dusk at Maghreb prayer time completed the mesmerizing scene. 

Pure GSD. Pure nature. Pure magic. Pure gratitude. 

© 2024-2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN #GSD #GSB #GermanShepherdDog #GreatSouthBay #NewYork #LongIsland #Suffolk #Patchogue #EastPatchogue #sunset #animals #nature #beach #seaside #dusk #gratitude #TGIF #autumn #November #lifestyle #SwanLake 

Tokyo, We Have An Addiction - IMRAN®

Tokyo, We Have An Addiction - IMRAN® 

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#food #Japanese #IMRAN #photography #bokeh #sushi #sashimi #fish #cooking #puns #humor #wordplay #home #dining #style #foodie #LongIsland #NewYork 

Blue Hour Manhattan Plaza 33 Ping Pong Tables Across From Macy's Herald Square - IMRAN®

Blue Hour Manhattan Plaza 33 Ping Pong Tables Across From Macy's Herald Square - IMRAN®

Manhattan, New York City, has been my "first and forever" hometown since my first visit in 1987 and living there since January 1989l. I have always loved driving (and even keeping a car) in the city. 

But I also love European cities' open spaces for pedestrians. It is interesting to see how much of Times Square, and now also Herald Square, where Macy's flagship store is, are being given more space for people to do city living. I loved seeing these table tennis "tables" (appropriately fully locked into the concrete."

I will have to play with a friend there one day. Enjoy this view of blue hour in the city at the center of the universe.  This was captured at a rare moment of no one walking by on June 23, 2022.

© 2022-2025 IMRAN®

A Dog’s Life: Watchful K2 & Kennedy's Love of Dolphins, Even Through Pain - IMRAN®

A Dog’s Life: Watchful K2 & Kennedy's Love of Dolphins, Even Through Pain - IMRAN®
As I grappled with the devastating reality that my time with Kennedy was shorter than I had hoped, fate had its own plans. The news of his inoperable tumor and his struggle with basic functions left me heartbroken. I knew it was only a matter of time before his internal organs would reach a breaking point.
Yet, even in the midst of this pain, Kennedy’s spirit remained unbroken. One evening, as we stood on the dock, a heron gracefully landed atop my home. Kennedy observed it briefly but soon grew bored, leaving K2 to keep a vigilant eye on the bird—a true bird’s-eye view guardian.
But what truly brought Kennedy to life were the dolphins. The moment K2 and Kennedy heard the unmistakable sounds of a nearby dolphin, it was as if Kennedy had found his second wind. Watching him eagerly rush to see his beloved marine companions brought me a bittersweet joy. Best Dog Ever.

© 2024-2025 IMRAN®

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #GSD #GermanShepherdDogs #dogs #memories #life #loss #greatness #philosophy #LifeLessons

Treasonous Trump Tried This Tariffs Turbulence Tactic Throughout Time - IMRAN®

Treasonous Trump Tried This Tariffs Turbulence Tactic Throughout Time - IMRAN® 

People forget that Trump had tried to destroy the US economy with tariffs 7 years ago as well. But then his deliberate mismanagement of the pandemic did the job for him. This time around he’s got Musk like a chainsaw and other minions like termites destroying the economy and democracy together. 

I happened to be going through old piles of subscribed magazines in my NY home when I found these July and August 2018 issues of Fortune and Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Putin took over Washington DC without firing a shot. 

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN #IMHO #commentary #facts #news #history #Trump #tariffs #Musk #traitors #democracy #magazines #journalism #economy 

Stunning Late Winter Sunset at Tampa Bay, Florida Home - IMRAN®

Stunning Late Winter Sunset at Tampa Bay, Florida Home - IMRAN®

On Friday evening, February 21, 2025, a late winter sunset illuminated the skies over Tampa Bay, across from my blessed home in Apollo Beach. Stunning hues of red, yellow, orange, and gold splashed out from the intersecting bands of clouds, creating a breathtaking scene. I captured this moment using the iPhone 16 Pro Max—straight out of the camera (SOOC), with no edits or filters.  A moment to say Maghreb prayers in gratitude. 

© 2025 IMRAN®

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #Sunset #Sky #Clouds #Nature #TGIF #Winter NoEdit NoFilter #Blessed #Gratitude  #Maghreb 

A Dog’s Life: K2 Turned 4 As Kennedy Bravely Faced The Sunset Of Life - IMRAN®

A Dog’s Life: K2 Turned 4 As Kennedy Bravely Faced The Sunset Of Life - IMRAN®

We all must face the sunset of life, whether man or beast. How we live our life, and how we face our end, are what differentiate the ordinary from the great. There is so much poignancy in this photo I took one year ago; emotions well up in me as I write these lines.

Kennedy showed his grace, sitting in the background of this photo at his forever home. Nothing could stop him from showing his beautiful smile and glowing love, regardless of what he was going through. The setting sun on Tampa Bay washed him and K2 in a golden light.

When my beloved Kennedy came into my life as a rescued German Shepherd, he was estimated to be between 4 and 5 years old. He had survived life on the streets of Texas, where he was abandoned despite someone spending thousands on some amazing training he’d had.

He had hip dysplasia. He also survived the brutal treatment for heartworm and other diseases he had before I got him. On paper, he would’ve been the last dog I’d want.

Who knew how long he would live or what other issues he would have? But in reality, there is no dog in the world I would have chosen to be mine forever, whatever time I would have him. Best Dog Ever!

© 2024-2025 IMRAN®

A Dog's Life: Hot (Spicy Pakistani Food Loving German Shepherd) Dogs - One Year Ago Today - IMRAN®

A Dog's Life: Hot (Spicy Pakistani Food Loving German Shepherd) Dogs - One Year Ago Today - IMRAN®
About one year ago I started telling the story of Kennedy in a series of ongoing posts.... "A Dog's Life" was the recurring title phrase. Exactly one year ago today, I captured a moment that carries immense meaning in my heart.
My beloved German Shepherd Dog Kennedy (on the left) and his playful puppy companion K2 shared their love for spicy food—a joyful scene. I had made slow-cooked Pakistani beef (Nihari) with marrow-filled bones, a treat too tempting to keep to myself.
Despite knowing their doggie beds would bear the consequences, I brought the bones to them in my cluttered home office. It was worth every bit of mess to see them savor the flavors and stay close to me.
Kennedy had been facing some struggles those past few days, and in his gaze, you might notice a trace of that. Yet, his indomitable spirit—an eternal part of my soul—shines through in the way he acknowledges the spicy treat with a heartfelt smile.
That moment is a cherished reminder of his incredible strength and love for life. Best Dog Ever!

© 2024-2025 IMRAN®

#IMRAN, #Florida, #TampaBay, #ApolloBeach, #GSD #GermanShepherdDogs #dogs #memories

Thought For Food: Easy Choice! Why Choose Just One? - IMRAN®

Thought For Food: Easy Choice! Why Choose Just One? - IMRAN®

Start with a sumptuous Japanese buffet in the Tampa area. Then, indulge in the desserts (not counting the ice-cream sandwich I had after these - and not even touching the half a dozen other sweet options). Finally, ponder why losing weight is so challenging.

© 2025 IMRAN®

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #Tampa #food #foodie #desserts #humor #eating #dining

Wind Weathered White Resilient Remarkable Rose - IMRAN®

Wind Weathered White Resilient Remarkable Rose - IMRAN® 

Twelve years ago, I planted rose bushes in the garden of my blessed Apollo Beach home in Florida. Over the years, some have flourished, soaring to 10–12 feet tall, their fragrant, vivid blooms a testament to nature’s splendor. Yet, a few faced tougher odds—likely due to the rocky soil in some parts of the property.

One such tenacious little bush resides by the edge of my driveway. Unlike its lofty neighbors, this resilient rose has remained modest in height—just two to three feet tall. Nestled in a wind tunnel between my home and the one next door, it has faced countless challenges but has never faltered.

Today, under the already vivid late-March sun, it bore some of its regular gifts: two beautiful white roses. Their petals, though already whipped and worn by the wind’s unrelenting force today, showcased a quiet beauty, a defiant charm. Weathered but wonderful, this rose stands as a remarkable symbol of life’s enduring will to bloom, even against the odds.

© 2025 IMRAN®  

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach  #roses #flowers #nature #spring #resilience #perseverance #inspiration #gratitude

K2 Sniffs Out the Hidden Stick in Autumn's Natural Carpeting - IMRAN®

K2 Sniffs Out the Hidden Stick in Autumn's Natural Carpeting - IMRAN® 

On the chilly morning of December 3, 2024, my German Shepherd Dog, K2, and I ventured out for one of our cherished walks at my blessed Long Island, New York home of over 30 years. The crisp air had my nose playing frozen tunes, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying nature’s beauty.  

As we walked around the tennis court and wandered through piles of fallen autumn leaves, I picked up a random stick and tossed it for K2. It landed and disappeared amongst the monochrome brown layers of nature’s seasonal artwork. But with just a fleeting touch of my scent lingering on the stick, K2’s remarkable nose sprang into action. Sniff by sniff, he uncovered the hidden treasure like the champion he is.  Enjoy the video I posted prior to this photo. 

There’s something magical about moments like these—celebrating the little joys with our canine companions amidst the backdrop of autumn’s splendor. 🐕💛  

© 2024-2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN #Autumn #Morning #Walking #Nature #GSDAdventures #Gratitude #Blessed #IMRAN #NewYork #LongIsland #EastPatchogue #HeronPointe #GSD #GermanShepherdDogs #dogs 

6 Years Ago, Playful Kennedy MidSummer 2019 On Florida Home Dock. Best Dog Ever! - IMRAN®

6 Years Ago, Playful Kennedy MidSummer 2019 On Florida Home Dock. Best Dog Ever! - IMRAN®

© 2019-2025 IMRAN®  

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #GSD #dog #GermanShepherdDog #Kennedy #seaside #beach #summer #memories #BestDogEver 

Thought For Food: Opposite Of Fast Food, At A Snail’s P(l)ace - IMRAN®

Thought For Food: Opposite Of Fast Food, At A Snail’s P(l)ace - IMRAN® 

Once in a while I’ve tasted unusual delicacies at cosmopolitan buffet meals in places like Las Vegas. But I couldn’t bring myself to have one of these fairly large sized snails recently. Would you and have you tried them?

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN #food #foodie #curiosity 

GSD K2 Chilling Seaside Tampa Bay Keeping Lookout Roadside Apollo Beach Florida First Sunday In March - IMRAN®

GSD K2 Chilling Seaside Tampa Bay Keeping Lookout Roadside Apollo Beach Florida First Sunday In March - IMRAN®  

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN, #Florida, #TampaBay, #ApolloBeach, #GSD #GermanShepherdDogs #dogs #winter #seaside #beach #weekend #Sunday 

Tonight’s Tampa Bay Beautiful Saturday Sunset - IMRAN®

Tonight’s Tampa Bay Beautiful Saturday Sunset - IMRAN® 

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN, #Florida, #TampaBay, #ApolloBeach, ##Sunset #sky #clouds #Saturday #weekend #seaside #Maghreb #Ramadan #gratitude 

Thought For Food: Air Fryer Mustard Honey Wasabi Salmon, Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus - IMRAN®

Thought For Food: Air Fryer Mustard Honey Wasabi Salmon, Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus - IMRAN® 

Yes, I wrote mustard separate from (real) honey along with wasabi, which was my random experiment recipe, not honey mustard. Delicious home cooked dinner iPhone photo May 14, 2021. 

© 2021-2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN #food #foodie #dining #gratitude #nutrition #health #lifestyle 

Breathtaking Hibiscus At Apollo Beach Home - IMRAN®

Breathtaking Hibiscus At Apollo Beach Home - IMRAN® 

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#ApolloBeach, #Floral, #Florida, #flowers, #green, #IMRAN, #iPhone, #Nature, #pink #red, #yellow, #winter, #hibiscus

Six Years Ago: Kennedy Commanding His Kingdom On Tampa Bay, Florida. Best Dog Ever! – IMRAN®

Six Years Ago: Kennedy Commanding His Kingdom On Tampa Bay, Florida. Best Dog Ever! – IMRAN®

March 2, 2019—a twilight drenched in magic, a loyal dog wrapped in majesty. Kennedy, my noble German Shepherd, stood tall—a living monument of poise and elegance. Together, we embarked on a journey of transformation. His arrival didn’t just change my home, it transformed me.  Inspiring me to walk 25,000 steps a day—12.5 miles—within just two weeks of his forever homecoming, daily 10-12000 steps walking remain my routine.

That evening, Kennedy claimed his realm from an old dock, its weathered planks creaking under his confident stance. His tail, tipped with white thanks to an accidental brush with fresh paint, seemed to wave a banner of victory. He gazed over the now-vanished golf course, surveying a legacy that only his keen eyes and regal bearing could bestow.

Just past and around the corner of homes on the right, my sanctuary—the bayside blessed home I’m grateful to call mine—waited for our return. Beyond the canal, opening to the infinite embrace of the bay, Symphony Isles was destined to become Kennedy’s canvas, his stage, his kingdom.

© 2019-2025 IMRAN®

#IMRAN #GSD #memories #dog #GermanShepherdDog #autobiography #Kennedy #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #Florida #BestDogEver #MansBestFriend #sunset #seaside

Red Rose White Wall Fabulous Friday Pretty Petals Morning Moisture - IMRAN®

Red Rose White Wall Fabulous Friday Pretty Petals Morning Moisture - IMRAN® 

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN, #Florida, #TampaBay, #ApolloBeach, #flowers #roses #winter #RedRose #nature 

New Year’s Eve Morning Flight Around Empire State Building & Manhattan, New York - IMRAN®

New Year’s Eve Morning Flight Around Empire State Building & Manhattan, New York - IMRAN®

The last morning of 2024. Another opportunity to fly in the amazing airspace above my forever American hometown, Manhattan, New York City. The Empire State Building, the United Nations, Harlem (East) River, and midtown architecture gleamed beneath me. Later, I would enjoy walking my city streets where, by evening, a million revelers would gather to ring in the new year 2025 with the Times Square ball drop.

© 2024-2025 IMRAN®

#IMRAN #NY #NYC #Manhattan #flying #architecture #travel #aviation #landmarks #UnitedNations #EmpireStateBuilding #NewYearsEve #morning #NewYear #TimesSquare

Breathtaking Hibiscus At Apollo Beach Home Today - IMRAN®

Breathtaking Hibiscus At Apollo Beach Home Today - IMRAN® 

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#ApolloBeach, #Floral, #Florida, #flowers, #green, #IMRAN, #iPhone, #Nature, #pink #red, #yellow, #winter, #hibiscus

Five Years Ago Tonight: A Breathtaking Sunset Set The Sky Ablaze Over My Beloved Tampa Bay Home – IMRAN®

Five Years Ago Tonight: A Breathtaking Sunset Set The Sky Ablaze Over My Beloved Tampa Bay Home – IMRAN®

On the evening of March 3rd, 2020, I had the privilege of capturing a breathtaking sunset—a radiant masterpiece of nature I merely stitched together from six Nikon D850 images. While the original panorama is a massive 360 MB in size, this smaller version allows me to share its beauty online.

For three magical years, I was blessed to call this serene corner of Tampa Bay my home. Just a month before this moment, life had thrown some challenges my way. Yet, the infinite grace of Almighty Allah, the Creator of the universe, shone upon me once more, filling my heart with gratitude.

I remain eternally thankful for His countless blessings.

© 2025 IMRAN®

#ApolloBeach, #Beach, #BeachLife, #Cloud, #Florida, #GulfOfMexico, #IMRAN, #Lifestyle, #Nature, #Nikon, #seaside, #Sunset, #TampaBay, #winter

Hope Inspiring Resplendent Roses & Blossoms At Blessed Home Long Island, New York, Day Before My Birthday 2012 - IMRAN®

Hope Inspiring Resplendent Roses & Blossoms At Blessed Home Long Island, New York, Day Before My Birthday 2012 - IMRAN®
A dozen years ago before I penned these words in 2024, the rose bushes at my blessed home on Long Island, New York, were in full, glorious bloom. It was the early summer of 2012, the day before my 50th birthday.
The tornadoes and droughts of total economic meltdown, brought on by the policies of Republican President George W. Bush which enriched the super-wealthy with one trillion dollars of tax cuts, had wreaked havoc on my life as on millions of ordinary individuals, families, and entire towns. The next few years were spent on surviving, recovering, and rebuilding. Even then it was a rocky road.
By the time 2012 rolled in, after a labyrinthine journey of heart-sinking troughs, fleeting peaks, and unexpected drops into new valleys, life began to hint at a promising change ahead. I had to remind myself that life’s most exquisite blooms often come accompanied by the piercing thorns of reality.
The key is to persistently tend to one’s garden of dreams, rooting it in unshakeable faith, nurturing it with the water of hope, showering it with the rain of love, fortifying it with the grains of gratitude, and ceaselessly illuminating it with the lights of confidence, and perseverance.
No matter the adversities you face, remember, they are but temporary. You possess the strength to surmount them. Never let go of your dreams. Never relinquish your authentic self. Within you lies an indomitable spirit. You are capable of blooming despite the thorns. Are you ready to live the life you dream of?

© 2012-2025 IMRAN®

Whitestone Bridge & New York City From Throgs Neck Bridge As Snowstorm Began Winter 2024 - IMRAN®

Whitestone Bridge & New York City From Throgs Neck Bridge As Snowstorm Began Winter 2024 - IMRAN® 

I captured this fleeting image from the rear seat of a limousine being driven home to Long Island after a speech on artificial intelligence and innovation in New Jersey late on December 4, 2024. 

We were about to cross Throgs Neck Bridge as I watched Whitestone Bridge and the New York City skyline in the distance. It was frigid and windy as snow was starting. So it wasn’t very tempting to roll down the window for a better picture. 

© 2024-2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN #travel #driving #NewYork #NewYorkCity #ThrogsNeckBridge #bridge #WhitestoneBridge #landmarks #night #winter 

German Shepherd Dog K2 Contemplating Passage Of Time, Awaiting His Birthday, Watching Tampa Bay For Dolphins - IMRAN®

German Shepherd Dog K2 Contemplating Passage Of Time, Awaiting His Birthday, Watching Tampa Bay For Dolphins - IMRAN®  

© 2025 IMRAN®

#IMRAN #Florida #ApolloBeach #GSD #dogs #GermanShepherdDogs #humor #TampaBay 

Thought For Food: Air Fryer Salmon With My Always New & Unique Marinade, With Steamed Veggies - IMRAN®

Thought For Food: Air Fryer Salmon With My Always New & Unique Marinade, With Steamed Veggies - IMRAN® 

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN, #cooking, #salmon, #Florida, #TampaBay, #ApolloBeach, #AirFryer #foodie #HealthyEating 

Tokyo, We Have An Addiction - IMRAN®

Tokyo, We Have An Addiction - IMRAN® 

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#food #Japanese #IMRAN #photography #bokeh #sushi #sashimi #fish #cooking #puns #humor #wordplay #home #dining #style #foodie 

Landmark Verrazano-Narrows Bridge New York City From Belt Parkway During Late Christmas Day 1200+ Mile Drive New York To Florida Home - IMRAN®

Landmark Verrazano-Narrows Bridge New York City From Belt Parkway During Late Christmas Day 1200+ Mile Drive New York To Florida Home - IMRAN® 

© 2024-2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN #NewYork #NewYorkCity #cars #ChristmasDay #Christmas #inspiration #gratitude #architecture #bridge #landmark #travel #travelogue #trees #BlueSky #winter 

Heaven's Bloodshot Eyes Crying Oceans Of Tears In Memory Of My Beloved Mom's 33rd Death Anniversary (2/2/1992) - IMRAN®

Heaven's Bloodshot Eyes Crying Oceans Of Tears In Memory Of My Beloved Mom's 33rd Death Anniversary (2/2/1992) - IMRAN®

My beloved mother left us at age 50 on 2/2/1992. Even after 33 years, the tears have not ceased. Thinking of that day still brings an unending flow of sorrow.

As I saw this sunset on her anniversary at my blessed Florida home, I was overtaken by emotion. Even heaven's eyes are bloodshot, crying oceans of tears. The sun seemed to understand the pain I, her firstborn son, have endured all these years.

I do not expect it to abate now or for the time I have left before I see her again in the Universe around us.

© 2025 IMRAN®

#IMRAN #sunset #anniversary #mother #life #memories #gratitude #prose #nature #Florida #ApolloBeach #TampaBay

Photo with 18 years old Nikon D300.

(6 Years Ago, My Search For The) Best Dog Ever! - IMRAN®

(6 Years Ago, My Search For The) Best Dog Ever! - IMRAN®

Since I was two years old in Pakistan, starting with my first GSD, Jack, German Shepherd Dogs have always held a special place in my heart. My family in Pakistan continued to have them even when I left for the United States nearly 40 years ago. 

When I moved to America, starting with life in Manhattan, New York, I couldn't bear the thought of confining a GSD in an apartment—it felt like cruelty to me.

Even after building my dream home on Long Island 30 years ago, the demands of work and frequent travel prevented me from getting a dog. 

Watching my neighbors struggle through the snow to walk their pets made me hesitate even more. My longing for a German Shepherd grew stronger after I moved to my fantasy home in Apollo Beach, Florida. 

Yet, once again, frequent travel held me back. The hurdles of adopting from shelters—endless paperwork, nonrefundable fees, and strict terms—kept my favorite companion out of my life.

By 2018 and 2019, I was determined to bring a German Shepherd into my home. A beautiful beloved former lover, a dog owner herself, joined me in the search, even meeting with sellers in her area. 

Then, on Valentine's Day in 2019, while I was visiting my New York home, she found him—a beautiful rescue dog from Texas who had traveled to Tennessee in search of his forever home. 

He had been named Denver and later Westmoreland, by the kind souls who had cared for him along the way to becoming....

© 2019-2025 IMRAN®

#IMRAN #GSD #GermanShepherdDogs #dogs #Kennedy #autobiography #BestDogEver #ValentinesDay #gift #love #MansBestFriend 

Thought For Food: Goat Curry At Roti Saturday Night - IMRAN®

Thought For Food: Goat Curry At Roti Saturday Night - IMRAN® 

I was craving Pakistani Indian food few weekends ago. Saturnight (that makes more sense to me than calling it SaturDAY Night) I tried out the new place in Riverview. It was opened by a really nice gentleman I got to know from his earlier restaurant in Brandon. 

Ironic to have eaten Naan, clay-oven flame-baked bread — not roti, that’s made on a black metal plate on a stove — at a place called Roti.  It’s a very basic place with reasonable prices for a quick bite to eat.

Closeup of the goat curry, which was ok but not as great as the butter chicken. Hoping they’ll improve. 

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN #Florida #Riverview #food #dining #foodie #Pakistani #Indian #cuisine #FoodReview 

How Cool! That’s Hot! AC Unit Infrared Photography - IMRAN®

How Cool! That’s Hot! AC Unit Infrared Photography - IMRAN® 

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN #Florida #photography #infrared #night #design 

Thought For Food: Butter Chicken At Roti Saturday Night - IMRAN®

Thought For Food: Butter Chicken At Roti Saturday Night - IMRAN® 

I was craving Pakistani Indian food this weekend. Saturnight (that makes more sense to me than calling it SaturDAY Night) I tried out the new place in Riverview. It was opened by a really nice gentleman I got to know from his earlier restaurant in Brandon. 

Ironic to have eaten Naan, clay-oven flame-baked bread — not roti, that’s made on a black metal plate on a stove — at a place called Roti.  It’s a very basic place with reasonable prices for a quick bite to eat.

The butter chicken on the right was an absolutely delicious A+. (Closeup of the delicious butter chicken.) 

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN #Florida #Riverview #food #dining #foodie #Pakistani #Indian #cuisine #FoodReview 

Spectacular Mild Winter Florida Sunshine Selfie Entering Apollo Beach Neighborhood Gate Late Friday - IMRAN®

Spectacular Mild Winter Florida Sunshine Selfie Entering  Apollo Beach Neighborhood Gate Late Friday - IMRAN®

I wanted to take a picture of something at the gate of my Symphony Isles neighborhood but the iPhone camera switched to the selfie side. 

Who was I to argue? I just clicked and got this unplanned picture. Yes, my hands are on the steering wheel as you can see in the reflection. 

Wearing shortsleeved shirts is one of the perks of Florida living in winter. I still haven’t taken off the 20 lbs I put on from being at the New York home after the hurricanes hit Tampa Bay. 

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #driving #cars @MercedesBenz @MauiJim @Izod #humor #selfie #winter #style