As I ponder about what lies ahead in the new year 2025 that has just been ushered in, I can't help but look back regretfully at this blog which remained dormant for the last eight months. 2024 was a momentous year for me personally. Why? My daughter got married!! Yes,...
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Two Easy to Digest Food-Themed Japanese Novels
Looking to gobble up some good Japanese fiction with food as a central theme? Try these two easy to digest novels from Japan
 An Exercise In Observation
Traveling alone gives me an opportunity to observe without having to make conversation or jump quickly to conclusions on what I see
Two Feel-good Japanese Novels About Books And Libraries
Two must-read Japanese novels that feature bookstores, libraries and the impact these can have on individual lives
Travel Encounters Of The Surprising KindÂ
Two interesting and unique interactions with young women on my recent trips to India – why travel enriches us
Of Careers, Community and Finding Our Place in the World
When the wheel of time turns and puts you on the opposite side from where you once stood, it’s time for a rethink.
Start The Year With Three Fine Books Featuring Animals
Whether or not you are an animal lover, pick up these three wonderful books, about a traveling cat, a cute penguin and a smart octopus
Starting The Year With a Reunion
2024 started with a special reunion that connected the special women who had bravely shared their life after divorce story on my podcast
Personal Experience of Collective History
How does art affect us? How does a place impact who we are? It took a visit to an exhibition to drive home the connection between the two
Reading Summary For 2023
A summary of the books I read in 2023 – fiction, non-fiction and of course, books that deserve a special mention
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