Simple Things
Today I woke up to realize that something was changing. I was not able to identify simple things that make me happy. I am not sure if it is a problem or just a symptom. It is true that there has been some element volatility that have started surfacing recently in things I do. So if this symptom I wonder is about that transition … Continue reading Simple Things
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
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
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
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
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
Masala Biscuits – Kerala Style
Today I was returning from a poetry reading driving on route 680 It was a real hot day I had my windows down just as I passed the Automall Parkway A smell pierced in as usual uninvited Not that of a skunk that was ran over by wheels Nor was it anything else I can explain but a very familiar one for a moment I thought … Continue reading Masala Biscuits – Kerala Style
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 🙂
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
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
Vinod Narayan 