Words come to mind and I hold on to them till one day it all comes together, or so I think:) This was last night’s coming together thoughts. Random thoughts coming to mind, Incidents long forgotten pushing their way through. Memories pricking my conscience. Am I still punishing myself, For a crime I did not …
My Daddy told me about a year ago that he dreamed we were dancing. I had wanted to make that dream come true this year but unfortunately that dream will remain just a dream. Amir Fazelbhoy October 01, 1937 – December 30, 2012 I’m grateful that my daughter Tara had the chance to meet him …
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I ordered a box of mixed vegetables and ended up with a whole bunch of things that I didn’t know what to do with. Given the current weather, a nice thick warm soup seemed in order and I could use the squash and marrow in there so that’s the route I took and ended up …
I’m reading ‘Letter to My Daughter’ by Maya Angelou. It’s a collection of essays and poems that speak of her experiences and ‘Surviving’ is a poem from this book, it touched a chord with me, especially one line in it and hence I thought to share SURVIVING Where the winds of disappointment dash my dream …
I needed to make something fairly quick and easy using the ingredients I had at home so a simple spinach lasagne seemed the way to go. I had to leave out the usual cheeses I would use so it ended up being much lighter than usual which was a good thing and it tasted real …
I’ve wanted to write this post about sexy Bollywood atresses for ages now and feel compelled to finally put fingers to keyboard because at a recent family gathering the topic of Bollywood actresses came up. I mentioned thinking Vidya Balan as being super sexy and someone asked, “She’s a bit heavy no?” I think modern-day … Continue reading »
I would imagine that most people who have been reading since their teens would have read a Sidney Sheldon book at some point and that book could most likely have been Bloodline. Well, I just re-read it after 30+ years and I have to say it is one of the most un-put-down-able books of all … Continue reading »
Here is a very short story I wrote a long time back. Just felt like sharing ‘Angela’, so hope you enjoy it:) Angela woke earlier than usual this Monday morning. Her first day at a new job and she didn’t want to be late. She brushed her long black hair and secured it neatly, a … Continue reading »
I really enjoyed this book till I got to the end and was left wondering: Huh? What have I missed?!? I felt quite confused and in need of some explanation (reminded me of English lessons in school). Needless to say this left me feeling a bit stupid too so thanks for that Mr. Barnes! Anyhow … Continue reading »
This was todays super-quick and yummy lunch – yes, because the gnocchi was store-bought! Recommended even if you aren’t pressed for time. Serves: 2 Ingredients: I packet frozen gnocchi/400 grams 2 tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic minced 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 12 o 18 large asparagus spears cut into four pieces each Salt Freshly … Continue reading »
In A Strange Room by Damon Galgut is a wonderfully entrancing novel. A simple story of three journeys. An unsettled traveller looking for something – love, a home, maybe just an identity? Each story is self-contained with the same narrator who is the author himself. Alternating between first and third person it occasionally makes you … Continue reading »
Inspired by the past: An innocent childhood and an orange bedspread… I think of you often, Pictures from long ago decades, Turning over in my mind. I wonder if I’ll ever see you again. Would I even want to see you again? Maybe it’s better to live With the indelible mark of love etched onto … Continue reading »
