Mailboxes in the front yard are a matter of pride for many. Some of these mailboxes are funny & thought provoking!
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School prayer song – Humko mann ki shakti dena
Schools have prayer songs where every morning all the school students, teachers and administration assemble and sing these prayer songs! Translating one of them that still resonates decades after I finished school!
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Art is any form inspires many! For an artist, the medium does not matter! Sharing pebble art made by amateurs and experts from around the world!
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Kavignar Kannadaasan (Tamil Poet) wrote a small poem about God!
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Variety of jasmine flowers from around the world!
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Came across an interesting poem today…
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Amazed by the thought of how these shapes in deserts could have been formed?
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Janmashtami celebrates the birthday of Krishna 🙏🏻
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Watching the sun rise is a source of inspiration for many! Views of sunrise that have inspired me from around hte world!
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A simple gesture goes a long way, especially if it is a surprise and you are missing someone!
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When a design does not serve its purpose, or we wonder why was it designed like this in the first place… it invariably makes us smile 🙂 Sharing some of them that I liked!
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Some of these signs are hilarious!
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At home or work, or when we step outside, walls are a distinct way of expressing ourselves – as individuals, corporates or as communities.
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Few years back had the opportunity to visit a Glass museum. Lovely experience and a quick cultural trip across the world!
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Sankarabharanam is 29th of the 72 raagas in Carnatic music. Some songs have a soothing and healing effect, and some others touch our soul.
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Cloud gazing is a favorite late Sunday afternoon hobby for many! Just looking at these formations brings a smile on our faces! If we have a partner to name the shape and guess the next one, it forms lifelong memories!
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A Hindi poetry by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, recommended for undergraduate students in India. The poem outlines a unique perspective about the life of Karna!
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Moon gazing is a calming hobby for many. Just looking at it makes us smile, wonder, and quietens our thoughts.
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Shrines (religious place of worship) are known to be a place where we get to feel comfort in connecting with God! Mesmerized by the architecture of some of the shrines from around the world!
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Some photographs by budding artists that have inspired me over years..!
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For artists, inspirations can come from anywhere, and any object can become their tools to create art! Was amazed by artists and their creations where they did not even need a paintbrush or any gadgets.
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Murals are street art, wall paintings prevalently known as a way to express feelings prevalent in the community. While they are huge in size, some of them are so creative that cities conduct art competitions to tap into the creativity of artists to make the city come alive!
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Students who have an interest to write can submit their articles in these forums to get recognized for their writing skills.
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This was a new concept few years back, and was interesting to see how the gift shops took to customizing this for friends and families. A recent variation of the same seemed to capture my interest!
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How many of these musical instruments can you recognize? How many of them can you play? Test yourself!
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Six word stories that sum up my day!
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I love baking – especially hand made cookies! When I was looking for a rolling pin, was inspired by the creativity and innovation in this simple baker’s tool!
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Skyscrapers inspire me. Am amazed by the complexity of the design and architecture that goes into building them. Got to see a few buildings that were designed to be crumbling in nature.
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While talking to a few mothers in the community, realized that everyone looks for innovative ways to keep their kids occupied! The new and innovative ideas were great, and every parent does it differently (in an awesome manner), however – the typical question about how to engage the kids with less resources and more fun stuff remains.
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An interesting art form perfect for holiday gifts. The house smells of burnt wood, so it is mandatory that one wears a strong mask while attempting this!
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Three weekends left before Christmas… this time we want to try decorating the tree with different types of ornaments! This one with resin and names seemed interesting!
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I got to see my great grandparent’s picture today! Family portraits were a common theme then!
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A common friend introduced me to Mayavaram R. Vinoth , a carnatic musician who plays Mridangam. Was inspired by him and writing this post to request support! During the pandemic, we can support local small businesses, musicians and entrepreneurs in some way we can! Every bit counts!
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This poem “khwaish nahin mujhe”, meaning I do not wish…” is about life and is close to heart!
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A common friend introduced me to Swathi Basker, a local entrepreneur. Was inspired by her and her products instantly, that made me start this series! During the pandemic, we can support local small businesses and entrepreneurs in some way we can! Every bit counts!
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In the past few years, I started watch Asian soaps and was impressed with certain aspects that are unique to their culture. Sharing my view of the best ones to watch when you are looking for a change in genre!
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I saw the 53-word story contest in October and was impressed by the theme. Is it possible to write a story in 53 words…? Do you want to participate?
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Sewing machine used to remind me of my childhood days, and after COVID-19 my memories include the masks made to support the community as well! The technology and innovation around it is impressive – making it easier to scale!
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When I first read Robert Frost’s poem “after apple picking”, I was left with mixed emotions.
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Some songs touch our souls. Last week I got to listen to this song during virtual Navaratri celebrations in my local community, and since then I cannot stop listening to it. It was interesting to see a rangoli pattern that goes with this song!
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