“There is no mistaking a real book when one meets it. It is like falling in love.” ― Christopher Morley, Pipefuls A way to get infinite pleasure Is reading a good book at your leisure Soaking in every printed word Transported to another world.. Letting the characters grow on you Living their life vicariously, too. In syncContinue reading “Losing yourself in a book”
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Happy New Year
Time to sing Auld Lang Syne! Another year has flown by, and I am wistful as usual. I hate that the new year signals the end of the holiday season, with nothing to anticipate but cold and snow (at least in the Northern hemisphere). To chase the blues away and to embrace the promise ofContinue reading “Happy New Year”
“Holy” or “sweet”?
I was eating pasta with basil pesto sauce the other day, and was reminded of the holy basil… Now everyone is familiar with sweet basil, the one that is used in Italian cuisine. Personally, I love the flavor imparted by sweet basil, and have used it in Indian cooking too. However, in India, there is noContinue reading ““Holy” or “sweet”?”
Columns
This pictorial post is about symmetrical columns-just enjoy the images of vertical beauty! Trees at the Getty Center, Los Angeles, California Entrance for the bridegroom’s party at an Indian wedding Trees symmetrically planted in New York City TheContinue reading “Columns”
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 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”
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!”
Random thoughts…
It’s difficult to stick to one theme today, so I am just stringing together some random stuff: Love random statues scattered throughout the city parks…when I can, I do stop by to read what they are about, and it is usually some interesting historic tidbit (not surprising since I live in Philadelphia, where history ofContinue reading “Random thoughts…”
Passion...unbridled 