What a peaceful way to spend some time in 'flow' ...and come back charged, and a drawing to share! And if you are wondering what pens were used, the answer is Sakura Micron. You can't beat the Japanese when it comes to specialized stationery!
Author: Anand
The Sun is a Compass – a book review
For a Phd ornithologist, and his house-builder boyfriend, what would be the motivation to take on a 4000 mile journey across the Alaska and Arctic, all alone, powered only by their bodies? Through snow, mountains, and rivers? What would they need to carry? How much can they carry?The baggage they carry, the one on their … Continue reading The Sun is a Compass – a book review
Mumbai rains on last Friday …
Most people in Mumbai are saved from the scourge of torrential rains this year, however beautifully romantic they are, by staying home. No flooding, no panic due to local trains halting, and hardly any cases of gastroenteritis. The morning view over the hills of National Park is a scene to behold! And I stayed home … Continue reading Mumbai rains on last Friday …
The Sun is a Compass – a refreshing ‘lockdown’ read
Just started this book on 1st July and, this promises to be a refreshing read, considering the lockdown that has us all home bound. This promises to provide a virtual escapade into the wilderness, into the freedom that proximity to nature provides and into the power of human heart (and limbs!). PS: I finished the … Continue reading The Sun is a Compass – a refreshing ‘lockdown’ read
Wordless weekend…mental health
In these times of lockdown that seem to have us forget what a normal life looks like, mental health issues, domestic violence, etc. are on the rise. There's no shame in asking for help.
Beautiful sunset – not everything is locked down!
One of the benefits of staying at home during lockdown is the ability to watch the sunset, with chai in your hand, musing over the long day gone by and a wonderful beginning coming soon! This beautiful sunset is a gentle reminder that not everything is locked down
Zero Day – a book by Kim Zetter. A review from a cyber security enthusiast!
I bought this book on Audible, and finished it in a week during the COVID19 lockdown, during my morning and evening workouts J. After the American Kingpin, this is the next book I read on cybercrimes and the scale is massive and plot so complex! The book starts with observations by overhead satellites that confirm … Continue reading Zero Day – a book by Kim Zetter. A review from a cyber security enthusiast!
Maths – 2 practice tests – 7th standard, first unit test (June 2020)
maths-practice-question-paper-1-june-2020Download maths-practice-question-paper-2-june-2020Download Just two chapters : Fractions and Decimals Rational Numbers
The lockdown chef!
This lockdown is making various things of various people...and a chef of me! Of the various things I have tried this lockdown, today was the best...Chole chaval for lunch and chole tikki chat for dinner! Chole chawal - world’s best comfort food for long family lunches on Sunday afternoons! And a small chat-party at home … Continue reading The lockdown chef!
Happy Valentine’s day!
A 5 year-old's day is made when her favorite teacher gives her a handmade card at school! I am sure she will sleep with this card under her pillow for several days to come! 😘😘