Do you struggle to get out of bed in the morning because it’s so warm and cozy or because its so cold outside? You need tea or coffee immediately after getting up in order to get moving? Or are you so grouchy in the morning that people stay out of your way? Developing the perfect morning routine... Continue Reading →

Me, jealous of a roosters hair? Okay, I suppose they are feathers, but look at that hair (erm, feathers) I’d date him! Okay, Def Leppard didn’t have the best hair of the 80’s Hair Bands, but it was pretty good. NO OTHER BAND had a ONE ARMED DRUMMER! Omg, he’s fabulous. I do have a... Continue Reading →

People hospitalised with COVID-19 and neurological problems including stroke and confusion, have a higher risk of dying than other patients infected with the novel coronavirus, according to a new study. The research, published in the journal Neurology — the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology — assessed data from 4,711 COVID-19 patients who... Continue Reading →

How many times have we found the rut to be excruciating, both physically and mentally? Nevertheless, it is the discipline that comes with the visibly boring routine that helps one keep going. If you are committed to fitness, it is important to keep working out. But that comes with its own share of challenges including... Continue Reading →

#Whatdoyousee .Sometimes what you see is what you get, But what you understand, is always something gained…Deeper Sight

Note: I was having a comment conversation with the lovely Sheila, wherein we chatted about the Piggly Wiggly supermarket chain, and it prompted me to drag this out of the archives. Enjoy. 1. Frigi-Daze The concept of opening the refrigerator and staring forlornly at the contents, unable to make a decision about what it is... Continue Reading →

Chattagram, Bangladesh

True happiness starts within, you can’t find true happiness by pleasing others. ©️Athira2020 All Rights ReservedQuote# 30

I am not an author.  I don’t know if what I do qualifies as writing either. All my work you’ve seen on this blog is quite often nothing but me rambling or just adding my thoughts on paper (or a screen) or writing poetry after having my heart broken. I don’t even know the first... Continue Reading →

Missing friends 😢

If judgment is for God, why do we pass judgment? Thank you Namaste 🙏🙏🙏 Philosophy Through Photography Image credits- Sora ShimazakiCan you answer? (Question series-47)

How do we celebrate while we hide in our Abodes, waiting for a vaccine, waiting for Peace of mind, waiting for life to Pierce our inertia with hope that we can soon say Yes to traveling and hugging and eating out again?             Home has been our one and Only... Continue Reading →

Photo by Simon Migaj on Unsplash Hello my dear happiness nerds, welcome back! Following up on my two posts on what’s special about the present moment and how it can help lead a happier life (you find them here and here) I wanted to share a little insight from my favorite meditation app. It’s called... Continue Reading →

Mom, having survived three heart attacks, is now back in her nursing home under quarantine. Not that we can see her anyway; everything is back in lockdown. But there is a loophole. Two essential workers, meeting the Provincial criteria and having been cleared by a COVID test, can visit. My sister applied as she lives... Continue Reading →

Happy Monday, Peeps! Last week of Christmas term, here. I’m crawling, but still moving! Right, have you got your drink? If we were having chai I’d start with the usual… School. It’s been weird. Usually, at this time we would be practicing the Nativity, and gearing up for the performance to the parents. This year, due to... Continue Reading →

Flower cards are both the most important and the most difficult element of Any Other Name – here’s why!Any Other Name – Flower Cards

Dark Life.Dark Life.

What is a moodboard? Mood boards are often used in film making, fashion design, commercial shoots, interior designing, product designing and other creative pursuits. A mood board essentially is like a filter through which you can narrow down and purify your creative vision , to the point where your artistic creations’ “mood” is amplified .... Continue Reading →

What is a moodboard? Mood boards are often used in film making, fashion design, commercial shoots, interior designing, product designing and other creative pursuits. A mood board essentially is like a filter through which you can narrow down and purify your creative vision , to the point where your artistic creations’ “mood” is amplified .... Continue Reading →

E aí Rezenhadores de plantão beleza? Só hoje pude vir publicamente agradecer aos meus fiéis leitores do blog por atingirmos a marca de 1000 SEGUIDORES na plataforma WordPress. Em tempos atuais, parece um número ínfimo, no entanto, tratando-se de uma plataforma “obsoleta”, sendo que hoje em dia a maioria pesquisa no YouTUbe e Instagram o... Continue Reading →

16 December Bangladesh

Cooking can sometimes feel like a chore at the end of a busy day. It's often tempting to throw a ready meal in the oven or call for take out. But preparing a simple and healthy family meal doesn't have to be hard or time-consuming. Here are some quick wholesome dishes that you and your... Continue Reading →

I know, what could be better that a steaming plate of fries, gravy and cheese curd? Fries, gravy, cheese curd and bacon, that's what! Throw in some fresh shallots, chilli, and a splash of roasted bone marrow and duck gravy, and we turn this popular French-Canadian dish into a something sublime.

During the week we're often walking out the door with a coffee in one hand and slice of toast in the other, but on weekends breakfast is never rushed. It's a late affair, sometimes spilling over to lunch, with lots of reading and chatter in between courses of fruits, poached eggs, honey and toast. One... Continue Reading →

There's nothing better than a warm bowl of pumpkin soup on a cold autumn day. Combine your roasted pumpkin with some onion, garlic, vegetable broth, and a few spices, and give it some time to simmer away. Pair it with a few slices of fresh bread to turn it into something sublime.

Can you do a Chakrasana atop a mountain at a 10000ft? Well, Milind Soman’s wife Ankita Konwar sure can. They are the fittest celebrity couple, and there is no denying that. Often, Milind and Ankita share snippets from their fitness sessions with their fans in an attempt to urge them to stay fit, physically and... Continue Reading →

I have been tagged by Nehal @ Books and Words, to do the hilarious tag, where I must share my own hilariocity and hopefully make you laugh because it’s so hilarious and do please check Nehal’s blog because she is hilarious and I hope you find this hilarious because I am trying to be hilarious... Continue Reading →

Tanya is the host of this series TODAY’S QUESTION: Is your blogging personality the same as your real-life personality? If not, how is blogging you different from real you, and why? ➰➰➰➰➰➰ Very interesting question this week Tanya. As I blog under a pseudonym, one might think that I have created a false persona as... Continue Reading →

Gracie, our newish rescue kitty is a joy. She loves me like I’m the greatest thing since filleted tuna, following my every move, and plunking down beside me in dramatic fashion when I have the audacity to sit. Gracie watching me apply makeup. She has a tendency to be loquacious and we exchange banter back... Continue Reading →