The new year 2022 has started on an awkward note. On one hand, it brings the promise of a better, healthier, and happier tomorrow. On the other, it feels like a rehash and repeat of 2020. The new variant has taken us by fear and storm. None of us know if we are safe or…
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Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
A Visit from St. Nicholas BY CLEMENT CLARKE MOORE ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;The children were nestled all snug in their beds;While visions of sugar-plums danced in…
The Joy of Life!
Enjoying the last bit of the year, good or bad is probably one of the things we look forward to and prepare for well. The year 2019 hasn’t been the kindest, but I am grateful nonetheless to have endured and gracefully sailed through it. Here’s a toast to family, friends, feasts and a whole lot…
Santa Claus is Comin To Town
Jolly old St.NicholasLean your ear this wayDon’t you tell a single soulWhat I’m going to say Christmas Eve is coming soonNow, you dear old manWhisper what you’ll bring to meTell me if you can When the clock is striking twelveWhen I’m fast asleepDown the chimney broad and blackWith your pack you’ll creep All the stockings…
It’s Christmas Eve!
May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope; The spirit of Christmas which is peace; The heart of Christmas which is love. Ada V. Hendricks
Minon Moments of Life!
Life happens to us at a blistering pace! My brother once explained this theory to me (I don’t know if he remembers this though) that made most sense to me than most things I’ve ever heard. He said, time flows at a standard pace: the bad times seems longer because we wait for it to…
The Feast is Laid
Love it or hate it, plum cakes have been an integral part of our Christmas celebrations. My brother’s school would usually give each student a loaf each, which would make me slightly jealous. Our neighbor would diligently hand a few slices to us after she came back from Midnight mass. No gifts get exchanged, our…
Greet Your Friends
Thank you for being a friendTraveled down a road and back againYour heart is true, you’re a pal and a confidant I’m not ashamed to sayI hope it always will stay this wayMy hat is off, won’t you stand up and take a bow And if you threw a partyInvited everyone you knewWell, you would…
Awaiting Good Luck…
Nutcrackers usually signify breaking open tough nuts like walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds to enjoy the deliciousness within. To elaborate, in German folklore, nutcrackers are said to bring good luck to your family and protect your home. Nutcrackers stand for power and strength, and are meant to guard you against evil forces, and also brings in…
Set Up the Mood
Right from August, the festival season starts in India. With guests walking in and out of our houses, it becomes rather important to keep your den presentable and clutter free. I’m neither a pig nor a clean-a-holic. I live with acceptable standards of cleanliness, though my friends may think otherwise. As we gear up for…
Snapshots of my World 