Alive

Today I write because the revolution is alive | in me, in you, in us

There is no need for jeweled pens | the revolution is in our hearts

 

What If?

Years and years pass. The moment arrives. An opportunity presents itself.  Questions arise. Yet answers trail in the distance. Who knows? What if?

Not On This Day

It’s easy to forget sometimes. Ebbs and flows occupy the mind and heart without prejudice. An indication of the lapse in time. But not on this day.  Not a chance.

Suman

It’s especially made with latik - grated coconut slowly browned until its natural oils seal the flavor. Rolled and wrapped in fresh banana leaves. Steamed to perfection.  Suman, oh, how you sweeten the days!

Suburbanite

Hills. Ravines. Meadows. Lawns. Sprinklers. Driveways. Gates. Fences. Courtyards. Fountains.

What happened to hellos? After each work day, no one seems to bother with the neighbor next door unless encroachment occurs.  Or a crossing at the mailbox down the street.  Even then, a smile or a greeting is farfetched.  According to psychologists and behaviorists, children emulate action present in their environment.  So, is the city any better? Some urbanites disagree.

Ivy

Friendship is priceless. Like ivy, it is about the bond, the interconnectedness, the fluidity of mindfulness.  It, too, is timeless.

Urban Beautification

In a short amount of time, plans turned into a reality. All dirt paths have been transformed into cemented ones. Designers and dwellers opted for urban beautification. Many insisted on perfection. What used to be a local retreat is now a metropolitan sanctuary without the unexpected indulgence. Still, it’s good to be back!

Achoo!

Sneeze. Snot. Sniffle.  “Achoo!”

Somebody please give her some antihistamine. Poor thing.

Bébé(s)

Bébé(s) – four babies | around the world | their lives in one year. In theaters now.  Directed by Thomas Balmes.  More info >>

Peonies

Oh, how spectacular you look! Rows and rows in varied colors on a day to celebrate all mothers. For the sacrifice. For the commitment. For the perserverance.