Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life. ~Buddha There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. ~Edith Wharton
Be Gentle
Animals have come to mean so much in our lives. We live in a fragmented and disconnected culture. Politics are ugly, religion is struggling, technology is stressful, and the economy is unfortunate. What’s one thing that we have in our lives that we can depend on? A dog or a cat loving us unconditionally, every…
Cellar Time
What’s important in a cellar is having wines that have a broad range of drinkability, which California Cabernet does. Wines with a broad range of drinkability give you a lot of flexibility; they are the sort of wines that make me feel secure. I think of my wine cellar as security – if the apocalypse…
Retrograde
In grammar, the word retrograde means ‘moving or directed or tending in a backward direction or contrary to a previous direction’ or ‘going from better to worse’. In terms of technology, there is no fun in being regressive. Then why do we reminisce fondly with these silly, outdated things of yesteryears? Because we tend to…
Dinner Date
Dessert is probably the most important stage of the meal, since it will be the last thing your guests remember before they pass out all over the table. ~William Powell
Bento Love
Nature provides a free lunch, but only if we control our appetites. ~William Ruckelshaus
Chicken Out
A first-rate soup is more creative than a second-rate painting. ~Abraham Maslow
Lord Krishna is Born
According to Hinduism, Krishna was the 8th avatar of Vishnu, and his birth marked the start of Kalyuga, the world we live in. Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in India. Per the Hindu calendar, this religious festival is celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksh or…
Soupy Love
Soup is a lot like a family. Each ingredient enhances the others; each batch has its own characteristics; and it needs time to simmer to reach full flavor. ~Marge Kennedy
Just Desserts
We need to remember what’s important in life: friends, waffles, work. Or waffles, friends, work. Doesn’t matter, but work is third. ~ Leslie Knope
Snapshots of my World 