English writing

English essays, memories, thoughts, reviews, and reflections by Yasser Masood.

To Infinity And Beyond

Memory

To Infinity And Beyond

To Infinity and Beyond. That’s how it’s done. (Btw, just stepped out of TS5, again.)...

Eat Better

Thought

Eat Better

Today’s lunch was a handful of French fries and a cola. Note to self: EAT BETTER! #eatbetter...

The Incredible Hulk

Memory

The Incredible Hulk

One of my most profound feelings as a child was to see Dr Bruce Banner transform into the Incredible Hulk. Marvel has destroyed that image. Here I share some photographs...

Narcissistic Personalities

Reflection

Narcissistic Personalities

Watched Dr Francesca’s vid on Narcissistic personalities — I still need to find one who I know personally, but many around for sure. Highly recommend her channel — [@IPwithFrancesca](https://www.youtube.com/@IPwithFrancesca) https://youtu.be/b46qKes2u20...

Mangoes During Amazon Prime Day

Memory

Mangoes During Amazon Prime Day

Thanks to a friend, who playfully asked me to buy Mangoes during Amazon Prime Day 🤣 — tell you what, I checked and oh my! Amazon Now had CHAUSA and...

It Ain’t About Views

Thought

It Ain’t About Views

“It ain’t about how many ‘views’ you get. It’s about how many views you can ‘get’ and keep moving forward. How much you can get, and keep moving forward. That’s...

Close The Loop

Thought

Close The Loop

When someone says something to you, always close the loop. You do that by asking yourself, am I really what this person is calling me or describing me to be?...

Captain Haddock and Tintin illustration used for the 404 Blistering Barnacles page.

Reflection

Blistering Barnacles 404

I haven't worked an a more interesting 404 (not-found) page, ever. Tintin fans will know that 'blistering barnacles' is a euphemism Captain Haddock uses when he's really upset. It's a...

Novel Concept Session

Novel

Novel Concept Session

Finally put pen to paper on a novel concept I've had in mind for a while. Recorded the full session two days ago, from 'blank' page to end of Chapter...

Thought

Because someday, what we’ll have, after all the pain and suffering in this world, is a great story to tell our grandchildren… and I want them to say, 'Grandpa, you’re cool.' And maybe someone to tell it to the world, for us… when we're gone." Last message to my daughter, after our 'fork in the road' talk.