I read in medical school that olfaction Is associated with memory and emotion More so than the other senses four- I have understood this fact more and more Having left my home and moved away Olfactory memories have been there to stay- Each time I prepare spiced chai in my kitchen My nose-brain connection creates theContinue reading “Fragrant memories”
Category Archives: musings
All boxed up and coming to you
I had always known the word subscription in Reference to a newspaper or magazine Or a library of books and media varied So I must admit I am surprised indeed To see online subscriptions available nowadays For everything you need- I am amazed At the plethora of services to which you may subscribe- Customized clothingContinue reading “All boxed up and coming to you”
When Santa found no chimney
Chimneys are a staple of folklore Santa descends via one, does not knock on the door The big bad wolf decided to creep down The pigs’ chimney, in boiling water he did drown You would expect chimneys have always been around When references to chimneys in fables abound- There were no chimneys a thousand years ago, inContinue reading “When Santa found no chimney”
Hygge on a snowy day
“Hard to explain and even harder to pronounce, the Danish word ‘hygge’ (pronounced ‘hooga’) translates roughly to ‘cosiness’. It may be hard to say, but that hasn’t stopped people finding out that hygge might be a recipe for a happier life. Oxford Dictionaries even shortlisted hygge as one of their Words of the Year 2016!Continue reading “Hygge on a snowy day”
The History of Literacy
” The written word endures, the spoken word disappears.” Neil Postman I cannot think of a scenario somehow- My imagination simply does not allow Absence of unquestionable supremacy Of the written word, of basic literacy Yes, I know there are people illiterate I cannot but consider them unfortunate.. But it was interesting for me to find, Continue reading “The History of Literacy”
Walking down the memory lane on a snowy day
On a cold snowy day I sat inside Watching the world being painted white With time on my hands and nothing else to do I decided to take a trip down a memory lane or two So out came the albums, the collections of memories Made over the years, I arranged them in series IContinue reading “Walking down the memory lane on a snowy day”
Stress buster
Stress busters we all need, and they tend to be As varied as people themselves, probably Some run, exercise or practice meditation For others, painting might be the solution I tend to find paper and pen when stressed Usually I write, that’s something I do best But once in a while, when writer’s block appears AndContinue reading “Stress buster”
The bride and her henna
(The Mehndi event is a fun celebration held the night before an Indian wedding, traditionally celebrated by the women on the bride’s side of the family. Generally, a professional mehndi artist applies henna in intricate designs to the hands and feet of the bride and other women in the family. These intricate designs symbolize joy, beautyContinue reading “The bride and her henna”
Linguistic laments
I am writing furiously, yet words fail me Repeatedly, my thoughts tend to derail me As I search in vain for the right English expression And my mind in a spirit of transgression Jumps from my adopted language to the one That pervades my soul in subliminal recognition… It is true that proficiency I haveContinue reading “Linguistic laments”
The Best of Everything
The Best of Everything Why do we always look for the best? Why, I wonder, is there a perpetual quest To find that elusive element of superiority In everything we own, or do- when the majority Of our life is spent somewhere in-between Why do we aim for perfection unseen? Yet another question comes toContinue reading “The Best of Everything”
Imagination
“The most beautiful world is always entered through imagination.” Helen Keller A pragmatic person I consider myself to be I uphold the principles of scientific inquiry My profession relies on a strong foundation Of irrefutable facts, evidence-based information I like validated facts; with mathematical precision I can easily make most of my decisions It keeps theContinue reading “Imagination”
The Somnambulist
Night after night she rose from her bed Voices clamoring for attention in her head Propelling her forward, one foot in front of other In a measured cadence, nothing could bother Her as she somnambulated out of the door Her steps always halting once she reached the shore Turning back once touched by the waves of theContinue reading “The Somnambulist”
Passion...unbridled 