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Uncle Hasan the Elder – Part 6: “Shopping? That’s Psychological Warfare!”
This is another useful and applicable strategy from Uncle Hasan that is very useful in everyday life. This one came from Auntie herself. She once sat us down during a family gathering, shaking her head with a mix of pride and disbelief as she said, “Your Uncle Hasan doesn’t just shop. He strategizes. Every trip to the store is a full-on psychological operation.”
By Mohammadreza Gholamiabout a year ago in Humor
Uncle Hasan the Elder – Part 4: "Strategic Anger, Sweet Results"
Everyone in our family has had at least one unforgettable encounter with Uncle Hasan the Elder, a man whose temper was unpredictable, whose logic was twisted yet effective, and whose ability to control any situation was nothing short of legendary.
By Mohammadreza Gholamiabout a year ago in Humor
Uncle Hasan the Elder – Part 4: "How to Eat Like a Guest, Not a Fool"
To know Uncle Hasan the Elder is to understand that eating in his presence was not just a basic biological need, it was a performance. A ceremony. A tactical mission that, if done wrong, could earn you a lecture before dessert.
By Mohammadreza Gholamiabout a year ago in Humor
Uncle Hasan the Elder – Part 3: The Night Football Lost to a Soap Opera.
To help you get to know Uncle Hasan the Elder a little better, here’s a story that perfectly captures his mix of unexpected wisdom, fierce loyalty to his TV schedule, and total resistance to modern logic.
By Mohammadreza Gholamiabout a year ago in Humor
Stretch Pants are a blessing for older women
Get your stretchy pants on On her 2021 holiday album, The Gift, Carrie Underwood sings about wearing Stretchy Pants. Now in her 40s, the American Idol winner probably knows firsthand the benefits of these comfortable trousers to endure body changes. The song teases about eating so much during the holidays that you cannot wear button-up pants, a reality for many older women.
By Cheryl E Prestonabout a year ago in Humor
The Emergency That Wasn't on the GPS
The Emergency That Wasn't on the GPS One Car Ride, Two Cheeks, and No Dignity By Joey Raines Description: It was supposed to be a calm Sunday night drive. Then came a sudden announcement that turned everything upside down. Between quick thinking, awkward suggestions, and a very unexpected street surprise, one couple finds themselves in the middle of a totally unplanned, completely hilarious adventure. This true story shows that love is sometimes tested in the most ridiculous and hilarious ways.
By Joey Rainesabout a year ago in Humor
Uncle Hassan the Elder – Part One
Uncle Hassan the Elder was my mom’s uncle, but we all called him “Uncle Hassan the Elder” to distinguish him from another, younger Uncle Hassan. This one, though, was a real character, a proud elder, stern-faced, tight with money, and unintentionally hilarious.
By Mohammadreza Gholamiabout a year ago in Humor
