the truth destroyer of illusions Trailblazer lightness of being Refractive endangered species Underdog empirical Terrible convenient Hallowed yours mine Title photo by Markus Winkler
joy
E major Brimming with brightness and glee Trembles inside me Lifts me up Feels like hallelujah Photo by Kourosh Qaffari
Sharing book titles
The Courage Of Hopelessness by Slavoj Zizek is a necessary read. Tackling our troubled times from the point of view of hopelessness.The author forcefully suggests that once we can all admit to this state, rather than ignore minimize or live in false hope that it will all right itself or go away, only then can …
Residual debris
the query of each generation but today please select from drop down menu what to do with all this information across space and time while history keeps repeating Title photo by Pixabay
Sgarduf
Nestled on my lap Your warmth penetrates my skin Your vulnerability is also mine Trusting abandonment We are hushed and still We are snug and safe Caressed by the certainty of love
Haiku triptych
BIRDSONG Chirps Trills calling me Rising sun crescendo song A new morning breaks DROUGHT Bone without marrow Brushed by dust laden breezes Brittle fractured World DEWDROP Delicate droplet Trembling kaleidoscope Hold your breath
Feeling bad can be good
Regret, sadness, embarrassment mixed with astonishment, joy, euphoria mixed with disappointment, jealousy, anger and a slew of nuanced emotions in between is probably where most of humanity sits in the 'feelings' department. Yet, this state is starkly opposite to a world that flogs the need to be 100% happy 24/7 and where being happy is …
Charlie
CHARLIE From infinitesimal movements you understand With gargantuan enthusiasm you respond warm soft little blanket fiercely brave caped crusader clown of a plaything consummate charmer all of you every hair is dripping with love
Donna Tartt – Petite, Powerful, Prolific
haunting and elegant The Goldfinch introduced me to this author whose quirky trademark is that it takes her ten years to complete each novel (the final one I must read is The Little Friend published in 2002). Her books are hefty in knowledge, insight, elegance and pages. I find her writing neat and tight; every …
The not so humble cookbook
Nowadays we have our pick, and then some, of food related movies, books, shows, courses, instagram accounts and holidays. You can enjoy Cajun and Creole, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, French, Indian, Mexican cuisine etc..and you can choose slow food, street food, soul food. Food (as food technology expands, health and dietary needs change, supply issues unfold …
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