Two brothers lived next door to each other, tending their farms. They shared machinery, traded labor and other stuff from time to time. Forty years passed. They got into one of those misunderstandings. However, the minor issue became a major difference of opinion and led to words being exchanged and then,…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Man’s best friend. Unconditional love. Health booster. Cuddles. Love. Patient. Playful. Loving. Fun. Happiness. That’s what comes to my mind when I think of dogs. So much we can learn from them. And none better than my dear friend Guilie–who blogs about dogs at Life In Dogs, and about everything else…
Does it feel soothing to constantly rant about your problems to others? Sure, we all need an outlet, need to vent. And of course it is great to have someone who’s supportive when we feel like sh*t. Even so, you can only whine up to a point, beyond which it crosses…
When it comes to looking after our kids’ health, we tend to concentrate on physical activity and nutrition. We often forget to closely examine how the environment can affect their bodies. These days, there are several more pollutants in the air inside our homes than the air outside, and children might…
Gratitude. That’s what is on the wallpaper of my mind—in vivid vibrant splashes of color, sometimes literally! ♥ Can you believe my computer crashed—AGAIN? It did, within two weeks of being revived after the last crash. And it is still not up. The techie was busy with the financial year ending/caught…
Of course it is nice when life hands us things on a plate, preferably with a spoon and fork, maybe followed by dessert. But how would that make us stronger? Unless we experience the value of struggling, how can we realize our true potential? ♥ A kind man once came across…
Summer. Holidays. Time outdoors, barbecues, picnics, hitching up that tent and sleeping under the stars. For some kids, the possibility of summer camp, probably for the first time. Summer camps are a great way to learn to be independent and develop self-confidence. Now, while the anticipation is fun and the thought…