Celebrating the Spirit of Being a Woman — Way back in 2007, on his official trip to Egypt, my husband asked, “Tell me what should I get for you from the Land of Pharaohs and a Thousand Suns.” I chuckled and replied, “Not much, simply get me the Pyramids of Giza and the mighty River Nile (no second…

Six Word Photo Story: Freestyle — …and get soaked in the Sun! I’m such a chameleon. I never get bored- Natalie Imbroglia Now this gentleman (or a …woman!?) …

In response to Edition 8, Prompt 3, 27th February 2023 — Thoughts — You have made me endless — Your benign presence has brought A new meaning to this frail vessel, Left unattended otherwise. Your moment’s indulgence has gushed in a rejuvenating breath Like the spring air ushers in New hope, new aspirations, new dreams…

Weeds & Wildflowers Prompt Response: Shrouded — 1 You smile and set your gaze Like the fog — Mysterious, magical, impalpable. I feel I have been waiting long for this doe-eyed damsel.

In response to Dancing Elephants prompt 12 of 52 — Backstory I always had the urge to touch clay, get my hands dirty, and create something out of it since I was a tiny little girl. During my childhood days, I used to make clay dolls and painted them. However, I realized that those were not enough to satiate my thirst!

March Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Movement” — History Spun from Revolution to Freedom Among many visits to Gandhiji’s Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, I would remember one visit for a much longer time. I was visiting the ashram with a friend in December a few years back and there we met a group of primary school children visiting the place too. They were…

Quick and Tested Ways to Inner Peace and Health — Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time- John Maxwell A healthy body is the foundation for a healthy mind. The basic prerequisites of a healthy body are proper nutritional diet, right amount of exercise and good sleep. And the basics of good…

March Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Movement” — Waterproof Ducks Waddle in Water Tank Vidya’s gorgeous narrative reminds me of my visit to historical Sivasagar a few winters back in the northeastern Indian state of Assam. Sivasagar (Siva means Lord Shiva; sagar here means water tank), around 360 km by road from Guwahati (the principal city of Assam), was the capital of the Ahom…

In Response to Dancing Elephants prompt 6 of 52 — Dr. Preeti Singh — an inspirational, warm, stylish, ever-smiling, dynamic woman of substance — she shines as bright as her multi-faceted persona. The moment I saw her from a distance approaching me, I could readily feel the ‘connect’. …