After staying home for months, a search for a good bagel led us to the Longwood area in Boston. Longwood is an amazing medical community in the Boston area that … Continue reading A walk in Longwood
By the book..Bad Blood
Bad Blood, the gripping tale of Theranos, proves that fact is often stranger than fiction. Charismatic characters, greed, and drama all come together in this exciting book. Much has been … Continue reading By the book..Bad Blood
In praise of audiobooks
I’ve fallen in love with audiobooks. I no longer feel like I am cheating on ‘real’ books when I listen to them. While I walk my dog, load the laundry, … Continue reading In praise of audiobooks
By the book….A Gentleman in Moscow
As I started to read A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, I was immediately reminded of the children’s book Eloise. Eloise and her adventures in New York’s luxurious Plaza … Continue reading By the book….A Gentleman in Moscow
Stories Set in Stone
Imagine being transported to the 12th Century AD. Into a beautiful temple complex built on star-shaped elevated platforms, amidst spacious and well-maintained gardens. Sculptors busy at work, carving exceptional stories … Continue reading Stories Set in Stone
A walk in the park
After a cup of aromatic coffee at Maiya’s restaurant, the flavor still lingering, I walk along the side streets of Jayanagar. Since the planners laid the foundation in 1948, this … Continue reading A walk in the park
By the book…Where the Crawdads Sing
When I first heard of the book “Where the Crawdads sing,” I did some research to figure out what the title meant and what the book was about. There was … Continue reading By the book…Where the Crawdads Sing
Piecing it together
As you walk by ancient exhibits in a museum, there are many stories that greet you. Through myths and legends you learn about the ancient artifact. Each piece also has … Continue reading Piecing it together
By the book…Little Fires Everywhere
I love to read books where the setting is so well-developed that the place feels like one of the characters. In Little Fires Everywhere, Celeste Ng deftly weaves the setting … Continue reading By the book…Little Fires Everywhere
Living in the moment
All my life, I have longed for the past, worried about the future and grudgingly enjoyed the current moment. I am trying to be more mindful as I accept things … Continue reading Living in the moment
