Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Light a candle...
I am sure you are aware of the indescribable violence that has ravaged Mumbai the last few days; the horror has touched each one of us in some way, and left an indelible mark.......I have no words to express my feelings----but it is at times like this that we seek solace, honor the memory of those...
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Saturday, November 22, 2008
Check these out! Making a difference...
How often do you wish you had the time/resources/opportunities to help the needy? Give a bowl of rice to a hungry person? How often do you wish you could improve your vocabulary without too much effort! Brush up your knowledge on famous works of art? …. Well, there’s a way you can do all of this and...
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The hills are alive...
I'm just back from a few blissful days of gazing at the snow clad Himalayas, listening to the hum of bees, chirping of birds and the wind blowing through the pines.....being spoilt by the best friends [the couple who own the resort and their adorable children] yummiest meals, [including homemade...
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Friday, November 7, 2008
The woods are lovely...
There are some trees special to the forests of India, which are inextricably linked with the lives of the tribals living there. Here are some interesting snippets….. The SAL tree covers the foothills and plateaus of north and central India. Apart from its valuable timber, it is has other interesting...
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Monday, November 3, 2008
Sporting India!
I wanted to give you some glimpses of India, and started by saying in my post on "Divali" that the festival season had started! Festivals take up a lot of our time, but there is something else that is almost an obsession here----the game of cricket!! And the cricket season started almost...
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Saturday, November 1, 2008
Worth checking out...
For those who enjoy tutoring......and would like to teach [and learn], earn, and have fun, that too from the comfort of the home! here’s a great place: www.smarthinking.com. I enjoyed tutoring with OWL [the Online Writing Lab for English] for four years, and found it intellectually stimulating. My...
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
Check these out! Exercises for the brain!
Does that sound familiar? No, I’m not reverting to my earlier post on a similar topic! Just wanted to share information on some interesting sites that I enjoy……and maybe you do too! Many of us do crosswords for fun, and to exercise the brain! Have you tried the online ones [which can also be...
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Let’s celebrate!
I thought I’d deviate from my usual posts…..and start with a glimpse of my country, India; hope you find it interesting. This month heralded the season of festivals [and we have innumerable ones in India!!] starting with the nine days of “Navaratri”, culminating with Dussehra on the tenth day. This...
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Sunday, October 26, 2008
How did it begin...
Interesting origins! Our conversations often contain sayings, the origins of which we may not know, so they sound strange! Here are some common ones, which have their origins in the living conditions of the olden days [about 1500]: 'Don't throw the baby out with the Bath water'. Baths consisted of a...
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
One color, many meanings!
Let us look at one common color: RED. Here’s a sample of its varied meanings--- Red highlight or mark----Important! Pay attention! On a road sign---road closed! Danger! Exit! Traffic light---stop! On a car dashboard---gas tank empty! Emergency brake on! On a milk machine---empty! Above a door [such...
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