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January 17, 2024 5 Comments

By Rabab Zaidi

I had always wondered why youngsters are addicted to their mobiles—until my grandson taught me how to use one.

Now l keep mine with me all the time, recording the present for the future.

Today on my usual walk in Pagoda Park, I saw the sweetest sight imaginable: a silver-haired couple, their son and daughter-in-law and their newly married grandson and his bride posing for photographs. They made such a delightful sight that we all began clicking.

When I show these pictures to my family, perhaps my grandson will be inspired, and the next happy photograph taken will be ours?

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  1. Indi says

    January 17, 2024 at 7:30 am

    Awwwwww!

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  2. Nina Miller says

    January 17, 2024 at 9:19 am

    So sweet and I love the hopefulness they have. I love that they are trying new tech but still wanting all the traditions of old.

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  3. Cathryn says

    January 17, 2024 at 10:28 am

    Hello Rabab,
    Very interesting flash. Well written. When viewing pix on FB, I often wonder if I am viewing objective reality or some subtle, subjective spin on the truth.

    Reply
  4. Rabab says

    January 18, 2024 at 10:30 am

    Thanks so much lndi , Nina and Cathryn. You have really made my day.
    Thank you for taking time out to read my story.

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  5. M says

    January 18, 2024 at 6:16 pm

    A lovely story, Rebab.

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