The finale was almost half the event…. Last few days found us traveling and meeting more friends and family and attending the marriage of my cousin….. for me it’s been the four F words Family, Friends, Fun and Food followed by one more ‘F’ word ‘Farewell’ time to say bye….. For people like me who have left their homes they are bound to face this farewell in … Continue reading Finale to Farewell
When I tell people I am in Kerala I am often reminded of the greatness and beauty of the houseboats and the experience of it…. but though I am a keralite I have not gone on a houseboat… this might have many reasons, May be I find it exorbitantly expensive or may be I don’t belong to that part of Kerala where the houseboats are … Continue reading My Malabar – Traveling through my Home Town
Love Wins is an interesting read. A history class of our times through the moving stories of lovers, lawyers, judges and activists who worked towards one of the most important, national civil rights victories in decades—the legalization of same-sex marriage. Written by Debbie Cenziper and Jim Obergefell the book unveils the struggles to open the eyes of a society that was hesitant to do so. It … Continue reading Love Wins: From Institutional logic to Constitutional logic
Wounded worlds need words, long, short, conjoined, meaningful words. Words that become something new, when uttered with an emotion. Wounded words also fill sentences describing the worlds we live in. Even words misplaced in the right sentences seem too normal now. Words that exist just for Correctness so world can slip into another day I love words, don’t get me wrong but they are also … Continue reading Wounded World and Revolting Words #56 of 365 Poems
Watched Dangal two weeks back. Was contemplating if it should be a short Video Review or in the Blog. Figured that while I love watching a movie making a video is way more tough. So here are my Dangal thoughts. In a time when people shout ‘I am proud to be an Indian’ in the same voice they say women’s dressing sense is the root of … Continue reading My Dangal Thoughts – The choice between making proud and feeling Pride
Most times when you look back at a year you feel it is short, especially when compared with the stretch of life that lay in the past. And then sometimes the year is too long that even a lifetime is short to get rid of the remnants of it from oneself. And then what about a year and a half or two years… longer and … Continue reading The long years – Sunday Musings
So we all have heard people talk about phases in life and while we think phases are a natural progression, it is also forced through both internal and external factors. I have often asked myself when does phases change, childhood, teen, youth, family, kids.. etc… etc… these are quite straight forward. But some phases happen in between that breaks the traditional phases into multiple pieces and this … Continue reading When you peel yourself; it is not always pretty or sweet; But the truth is worth the effort.. Peel Off
There is an honor even with criminals and the sad part is the Saudis have stooped so low by their sick assistance to build 200 mosques in Germany so the refugees can pray. The news is on Independent.co.uk Saudi Arabia offers Germany 200 mosques – one for every 100 refugees who arrived last weekend I am still not sure if it is a satire or … Continue reading Saudis say they will build mosques for refugees – Who are they Insulting?
Yesterday I posted a picture of Rahi and told the story of how he gave the change (after buying ice cream) to a girl who he did not know and did not have enough money. The picture got so many likes and comments and people said how cute and good he is etc.. etc… and while I thank everyone for their kind words, I want … Continue reading Fireballs from Bubbles
I saw common man’s because most of the people I see are Yogis of people objecting Yoga. I am just a fat guy trying to lose some weight. Today was International Yoga day and I have seen the excitement with many and the ridicule from another quarter and thought a post would be nice. I don’t know in depth about Yoga, though we had a … Continue reading A common man’s thoughts on Yoga, weight loss and Irrational claims
Vinod Narayan 