A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it or offer your own version in return. –Salman Rushdie Well said, Mr. Rushdie! No wonder your writing makes it to my list of favorite books! So here’s the list (in random order): 1. One Hundred Years of Solitude- Gabriel GarciaContinue reading “Five favorites-Books”
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Realizing differences
I have mentioned previously that I immigrated from India to the US (Philadelphia, PA) 8 years ago. Over the years, I realized certain things I had heard about but not seen: It feels way colder here than in India, even at the same temperature. It’s because of the icy Arctic winds. I had read asContinue reading “Realizing differences”
Mother-in-law’s cushion
I read about this phrase today, and just had to write a blog post about it…read on.. This refers to the humble cactus plant and no prizes for guessing why it is named so….it has thick succulent leaves (cushion) but peppered with thorns! Personally I am fascinated with cacti, especially the tall Saguaro cacti from Arizona thatContinue reading “Mother-in-law’s cushion”
Travel Theme-Golden
“The imagination is the golden pathway to everywhere.“ Terence McKenna For “Where’s my backpack” weekly travel theme challenge, I have selected photographs mainly from my travels in Italy (where the golden represents actual gold) and Las Vegas (where everything is colored golden!). Link: http://wheresmybackpack.com/2014/12/19/travel-theme-golden/ St. Mark’s Basilica, Venice, ItalyPainted ceiling at Vatican CityGolden Gate of the BaptisteryContinue reading “Travel Theme-Golden”
The Rainbow Color
White, the symbol of purity, serenity, peace…here is a compilation of images showing white in all its splendor. Enjoy!Of course, it’s winter, so I start with a snowy landscape in Maine..This unusual sculpture in white at the Museum of Art and Design, New York City..Bridal white gown made of glass at the Corning Museum ofContinue reading “The Rainbow Color”
An unforgettable experience
I have mentioned several times how much I love reading books. Well, I’d like to share a book I read while growing up that has stayed with me..the book cover is shown above. The story is set in the former Soviet Union and is about a boy-robot who resembles a seventh grader. The robot andContinue reading “An unforgettable experience”
The travel bug
I love traveling…the thrill of being in a new place is unlike other. I don’t mind if I cannot go far, I even love being a tourist in my own city, exploring new streets, museums and parks. Even when I am visiting a city for the second time, I try to explore areas that IContinue reading “The travel bug”
Yellow
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Yellow.” <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/yellow/”>Yellow</a> Being Indian, yellow reminds me of mustard (Indian version) and fall (US version). This is not the clearest picture, but it clearly depicts what comes to my mind hearing “yellow”. This picture was taken in a winery at Napa valley in February. Mustard isContinue reading “Yellow”
Lights
This is actually an intense, critical post, but first enjoy the images of well-lit areas and holiday lighting! The Wynn, Las Vegas, NVAria, Las Vegas, NVHoliday Lights, Philadelphia Lincoln Center, New York City, NYColumbus Circle, NYC, NYShops at Columbus Circle I have been in the US for a reasonable period of time now, and theContinue reading “Lights”
Er…I do things somewhat differently, you see, I am a doctor…
No, I am not trying to prove anything here…I just want to give you a glimpse in to how being a doctor has irrevocably changed me…. My sense of right and left are distorted, because I always think of the anatomical position. Now this is fine as long as I refer to my left and right side, butContinue reading “Er…I do things somewhat differently, you see, I am a doctor…”
Waterfalls
There is something about waterfalls that I absolutely love….While I do not have any photography skills, I love taking pictures of waterfalls wherever I find them. The cascading water reminds me of the constant motion of our lives…. Here I am sharing some pictures of waterfalls that I have taken over the last few years… Continue reading “Waterfalls”
Stretch out!
“You have the power to stretch reality to fit in to your dreams.” -AnonymousI love the statue depicted in this picture. It shows a woman perfectly poised on one foot, stretching out her limbs. Her posture is graceful like that of a dancer, and she faces skywards. I would love to adopt this woman’s stance,Continue reading “Stretch out!”
Passion...unbridled 