Growing up, whenever faced with difficult people, unpleasant behaviors, or any toxic situation capable of disturbing the peace of mind…a piece of advice given the most often in our household were these timeless words of wisdom coming from the ethos … Continued
Why are zoos places that only children visit? Why bird watching is a hobby that only retired people have? Are we really that busy? When we check our daily screen time on our phones, we know, that we are clearly … Continued
When Joni Mitchell penned the lyrics of “Big yellow taxi” – a song that went on to become popular culture’s environmental anthem for decades to come, even World Environment Day (June 5) had not started as an annual event. When she wrote the song, the … Continued
Until recently when I accidentally stumbled upon this quote by him, I didn’t know Mitch Hedberg. He was an American comedian, who most likely said this during one of his stand-up acts. My fake plants died because I did … Continued
I vividly remember that little, solitary Daffodil plant standing daintily under a leafless winter tree. The irony is, you remember those frames most distinctly, that you terribly regret not clicking and converting into a photograph. It was a particularly cold … Continued
When one opens the heart for it and grows keenness in eyes, winter can offer unexpected portals to new perspectives and show the world otherwise hidden. Then, there is no need to let the short month of February pass in … Continued
Before & more than anything else, I am a nature lover. And, photography for me has been a wonderful medium to capture and document those profound, priceless moments in nature so that later I can live them again, and ponder … Continued
For the last few days, my daily walks have been slowed down to a desirable, blissful pace – thanks to these tiny, stubby umbrellas scattered everywhere in the grass along the sidewalks. It’s impossible to stop at a suddenly sprouted … Continued
We are quickly running out of food for these guys… – My life partner & fellow birds lover said to me, looking anxiously at the birdhouse in our patio while a gorgeous goldfinch grabbed a piece of peanut and swiftly … Continued