Inspired by teacher, award-winning poet, and author, George Ella Lyon’s poem Where I am From Where I am From I am from my mother’s delicate henna-ed hands, from discovering fragrant dried petals of Magnolia in her diaries, with recipes for food lovingly cooked from scratch, cherished from treasured steel tiffin carriers.…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Working on the first draft of your book can be quite intimidating. You will definitely end up writing mundane, boring scenes. This is an integral part of the book-writing process. There will always be low-energy scenes, info-dump scenes and reaction scenes. For the sake of your readers, you will have to…
Maybe you have new experiences planned. Or you want to tackle your TBR book stack. (TBR = to be read) Perhaps you have begun an exercise routine and plan to keep it up all year through (yay! you!). I began the year with a full health check. My main goal is…
Adding an extension to your home is a major undertaking so there is a lot to think about. This includes how you will use the extra space, the project cost, its style, and the timescales. While extending your home, you also need to know all about Building Regulations and how your…
Anniversary milestones are remarkable occasions that deserve to be celebrated with as much fervor and creativity as possible. Each year brings with it a unique opportunity to commemorate the journey of a relationship, whether it is romantic or any other significant bond. Here are some innovative and thoughtful ways to celebrate…







