Author: vinodnarayan

Living and Working in the San Francisco Bay Area. I work in the Tech industry and have a passion for content creation. As practicing Agile Scrum Master and Coach I work with teams and individuals coaching them in the Agile Scrum Framework. As a Poet, Blogger, Podcaster and video maker I try to not leave any stone unturned in the effort to try out every single passion of mine. And I want the same for others. I am also the Founder of PenPositive a concept conceived to approach life and work with the aim to prepare individuals to excel both in their Passion and their Profession.
Poets and Poems

Poem of the Day – City That Does Not Sleep – Federico García Lorca

Federico García Lorca was one of the most famous and the youngest face in the’ Generation of 27’ an influential group of poets that arose in Spanish literary circles between 1923 and 1927. The Generation of ’27 refers primarily to ten authors, Jorge Guillén, Pedro Salinas, Rafael Alberti, Federico García Lorca, Dámaso Alonso, Gerardo Diego, Luis Cernuda, Vicente Aleixandre, Manuel Altolaguirre and Emilio Prados. Lorca … Continue reading Poem of the Day – City That Does Not Sleep – Federico García Lorca

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Articles, Society

The Berkeley South Asian Radical History Walking Tour

This Saturday I took a walk, a 3 hour walk through the heart of South Asian Radical History in Berkeley. Something I would recommend every South Asian in Bay Area to have attended at least once. I was amazed that I never knew about it till now… And if you are just visiting the area you should do this more importantly than the Facebook selfie in your list … Continue reading The Berkeley South Asian Radical History Walking Tour

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Articles & Opinions, TED Videos

My Favorite TED Videos – Part 2

This Part 2 of My Favorite TED Videos Series and the comments here are the comments that I share in the TED website… Theaster Gates: How to revive a neighbourhood: with imagination, beauty and art Transforming something is an achievement because it connects the past and present and creates a view into the future….. Theaster, Thanks for sharing your experience and learn Brian Dettmer: Old … Continue reading My Favorite TED Videos – Part 2

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Poets and Poems

Poem of The Day – 25 minutes to Go; By Shel Silverstein

Sheldon Allan “Shel” Silverstein (September 25, 1930 – May 10, 1999). This is one poem of Shel that I have liked so much and want to share with you all… The poem takes you through the 25 minutes from the cell to the Noose as he looks at the world and communicates, minute by minute….. 25 Minutes To Go They’re buildin’ the gallows outside my … Continue reading Poem of The Day – 25 minutes to Go; By Shel Silverstein

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Articles, Articles & Opinions, Random Thoughts

You need to de-link Physical Well being From Religious Dogma

It is quite interesting to note how we bias our thoughts. How much people put their well being in the hands of religious irrationality. Recently there was a lot of hue and cry over Suryanamaskar the popular yoga sequence which was made compulsory as part of a Yoga drill in india and the solution, drop Suryanamaskar and allow muslims to replace Sholokas (hindu chanting) by … Continue reading You need to de-link Physical Well being From Religious Dogma

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News

New Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera; A new Direction to his House :)

The Library of Congress has named Juan Felipe Herrera as the next Poet Laureate. He will be the first Latino poet to be appointed for the position. And now I guess he will add this new direction to his house :). Let me quote his Poem “Five Directions to My House Go back to the grain yellow hills where the broken speak of elegance Walk up … Continue reading New Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera; A new Direction to his House 🙂

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Publishing

Writing and Publishing – How to Go About

Being a published Author is a dream for many and the book publishing landscape has changed tremendously making it easier for people to publish a book both print and digital. While there is a significant difference between self-publishing and being published through a reputed publishing house, self-publishing is here to stay with more writers who will continue to self-publish. One of the biggest difference people call out … Continue reading Writing and Publishing – How to Go About

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Articles, Movies, Reviews

Hector and the Search for Happiness

I had no idea about this movies, sometimes you stumble upon movies like this. A 2014 British comedy drama about a Psychiatrist who travels the globe in search of what makes people happy. To China, Africa, LA and back.. it is a fun ride through out. Watch it in leisure.. The movie is based on based on François Lelord’s novel of the same name. As … Continue reading Hector and the Search for Happiness

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Content, Education, Training, Writing

Why your Teen should start writing?

The natural progression of a teenager as we all know is to finish school and get into college or an additional education that can equip them to get started in their career. This is typically the 4 to 5 year period between 8th and 12th grade. One of the most important periods of their life. And Writing; that individual experience of wordifying your thoughts helps in observing the world and committing … Continue reading Why your Teen should start writing?

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