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2020 – the year that was
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The year 2020 bids goodbye I picked up my pen & tried to amplify A year that changed us It even challenged us A year that brought hopes But it even tightened ropes We dated it, yet we rated it Some liked it, but many hated it 2020 the year…
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X-Mas tree that grew with me in 2020
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In the first place, I’m blessed to see many beautiful trees near me, but this X-Mas tree stands apart. It was always a pleasure to see it standing tall and strong when anxiety gripped me in lockdown. The 2020 year that played on us The year of ups downs And…
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Tree House with oranges
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Got a lovely chance to peep into a dear friend’s farmhouse aka backyard farm. It was such a beautiful day spend with trees and birds which I can’t forget. Peeping out of the window to get a glimpse of nature and the environment is an awesome feeling. What caught my…
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Parijat – Night Flowering Jasmine
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There is something fresh, sweet, beautiful about these night jasmine flowers aka parijata. When October comes and these flowers bloom, they carpet the ground with their beautiful white and orange shades. Parijat Harsingar Jasmine Coral Jasmine October flowers Autumn flowers Indian Night Jasmine Hengra bubar Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, so many names,…
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Besan Laddoo
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Besan Laddoo is perhaps one of the traditional recipes passed on from generation to generation in India. It’s generally made during festival seasons but in my home, it’s a monthly ritual. My kids are fond of it so much that it has become one laddoo a day is a must…
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Tree Love with Bishopwood
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This Bishopwood Tree click is from my recent visit to the nearest sports club. I visited here after almost eight months. I didn’t go inside today either, it was just a random walk to see the place. The silence and calm of the area grabbed my attention. I stayed there…
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Small steps towards healthy you
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Many struggled to stay fit during the lockdown as stress also played its part. Not going outside for walks or gym saddened many souls. But slowly we realized it’s not that difficult. Sharing a fun poem that showcases how we can still exercise a bit and stay fit even if…
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कोई दूर होकर भी इतने करीब क्यों आ जाता है?
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ये ऐसा क्यों हो जाता हैकोई कही दूर हो कर भीइतने करीब आ जाता हैएक जादू एक आवाजएक सोच एक एहसास न बोले वो तो शाम ढलती नज़र आती हैबस उसका एक शब्द भीसुनहरी धूप सी गर्माहट दे जाती हैदिल को समझानाइतना मुश्किल क्यों हो जाता हैकोई दूर होकर भीइतने…
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Save the Ozone layer, Save Earth
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The ozone layer is depletingAre you even aware?You can also contributeHave you ever given a thought,To try and save the ozone layer for us.It’s a reminder & a wake-up call. You should know its importanceWhy we should use some substances,and why should we not use some,Whats thinning the layerIt all…
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This Food day lets manage better and reduce wastage
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World Food Day is observed every year on 16 October in remembrance of the day when the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations was founded in 1945. The primary focus is to tackle global hunger and strive to eradicate hunger across the world. Few lines just as a reminder to…
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Every drop counts
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Water oh Water! We need to preserve you, my dear… Look that water flowing from the RO pipe, Oh! I can clean and wash my porch with it too. I just washed veggies can I reuse it too, Yes yes! It’s good for plants and gardens too. Boiled…
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We will hold it together
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We will hold it together | #MyFriendAlexa A lot has been said and written and discussed on the global pandemic we had all gone thru in the last few months. We all sailed in it together, some missed it some lived it. We all tried and we all still am…
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Nature is meditation Help Earth Heal
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The other day just took me to meet nature. I walked feeling the Earth below me, touching the bushes and hugging the trees past me, smelling the air on my face, listening to sounds of nature, birds, bees, beetles, leaves, and water. I’m blessed to stay in hills, these hills…
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My Friend Alexa 2020
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October is here and I plan to write. Oops, write but what? Yes, the mind is locked, clueless, and scattered one at the same time. Here comes October when Alexa also walks along. Ahh! you don’t know what is Alexa arey fikar not. Will help you to clear your doubts…