Kamran Shahzad 
Some things don’t need paragraphs. A few words. Maybe just a sentence. That’s it. And somehow, those simple words carry the weight of a whole childhood. That’s the thing with dads, right? They’re not usually about grand speeches or long-winded talks. They’re more of a nod, a pat on the back, maybe a “proud of … Read more
Okay. So here’s the thing—if you’ve ever just sat back and watched your kid play, you’ve probably been smacked in the face with some completely bizarre, oddly profound, or accidentally hilarious line. They’re in the middle of stacking plastic food on a chair or pretending a sock is a dinosaur, and then boom—“I’m flying to … Read more
Sisters, man. They’re the built-in chaos machines of our lives. Sometimes your biggest fan, sometimes the reason you’re rage-texting in all caps. But no matter what, there’s something about that bond that sticks. So when her birthday rolls around, you want to say something. Not just some boring “wishing you all the happiness in the … Read more
Let’s just admit something—writing a birthday message for your brother is weirdly hard. Like, you’ve known this guy your whole life (or most of it), and suddenly, on this one day, you’re supposed to pour out something meaningful or funny or…whatever. Sometimes it’s love. Sometimes it’s “you still owe me 500 rupees from 2015.” Depends … Read more
No life speech or some boring poem that is written on Pinterest. Just… something short. Something with a clear statement that is not for the effort. It doesn’t matter you are a woman or a man, we are all experiencing the daily grind that can be characterized by noise, excess, or simply a nonsensical state. … Read more
Let’s say you know. A friend has invited you to a baby shower and the soon-to-be mommy insists you have to write a message or a note to the baby. No, we are not speaking about the mom or the parents directly. We are talking about the real baby who hasn’t seen the light of … Read more
So I’ve been thinking about how weirdly cool anniversaries are. Like, you blink and suddenly it’s been one year… or five… or freaking twenty. You’re sitting there, eating leftovers, and then it hits—“Oh, it’s our anniversary today.” And then comes the scramble for the right thing to say. Or post. Or write in that slightly … Read more
I’ll be honest—every time my daughter’s birthday rolls around, I get stuck. Not with the gift or the cake, but the message. You’d think after all these years, I’d have something solid in my back pocket. Nope. Still blanking out, every year, staring at my phone or card like I’ve never written a sentence in … Read more
So. Birthdays. Sometimes they sneak up on you—like boom, it’s today—and you’re scrambling to say something meaningful to your friend without sounding like a robot or… worse, one of those boring Hallmark cards. And honestly, it’s hard. Because some people aren’t just friends. They’re those rare humans who just… get you. No script needed. But … Read more