Interesting Expressions . . . By Nuzhat Shahzadi

I came across several fascinating expressions in recent weeks. They just caught my attention––I photographed some stuff––seemed extraordinary to me - amusing, crying out for attention . . . some were captured by others which I am adding here as well.

I photographed this one recently while driving by in Austin, Texas, with friends. Not sure whether the words were chosen to create humor . . .

 

I found this on Facebook. Two besties!

 

In December 2023, my childhood best friend, Ava and I went to Puerto Rico to celebrate our 60th best-friendship-forever anniversary. Actually, it was our 59th year but we weren't taking any chances . . . Our fathers were best friends in college, medical school and served side by side as military doctors. Ava and I became best friends from our ponytail days . . . She migrated to the US with her young family over 3 decades ago . . . I kept roaming around the world with my work . . . we kept in touch . . . and finally I came back to the US and now we live close by . . . and like our younger days we text several times daily, speak 4-6 times a week!!!

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It was shared by someone . . .

Another funny one from a Facebook thread. But it rings true . . .

I photographed this one in August, 2025 in Austin, Texas while touring with a group of girlfriends. Its ingenuity struck me.

I shot the below picture in Texas. It blends "funny with interesting . . ."

I took this picture in my neighborhood. This real-estate marketing strategy made me laugh. However, while on my walk a few days later I found that the "I am taken" sign was removed meaning it was "untaken" ––a change of heart? And the house was back on the market again!

I liked the below presentation and the facts. It is from the Qamaria - a Yemini coffee shop very close to our house. My son and his wife are great fans. Yemini coffee is becoming quite popular in this area. By the way, I am off coffee for the next six months (a death sentence from my doctor!!!).

This is Izara––my grand-daughter on 18 August, her first day of elementary school. She graduated from preschool and is into mainstream schooling now. I can't remember whether I took this photo . . 

My second grand-daughter, little Raya in the middle with two ponytails. Her boyfriends are very fond of her. They are eager to share their toys (and hearts) with her. She is Izara's baby sister. Her daycare shared this incredible photo with us.