Unforgettable memories of the winter wonderland. Memories can lodge you into the past and make you feel rejuvenated. “A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away.” — E. Welty Last week, while cleaning my bookshelf, I found old photograph albums my father gave me. …

In response to Dancing Elephants Prompt 21 of 52 — The prompt from my friend Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, about Shining the spotlight on you and Dr. Gabriella Korosi’s article on Joyous Moments, reminded me of the book “The Book of Joy” written by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. There are many takeaways from the book. The most important…

May Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Water” — Fascinating Avian Architecture- Nests on Water During my visit to Munich, Germany, I had the chance to explore the enchanting Nymphenburg Palace gardens. Although the palace was closed for an event, I wandered through its captivating gardens and spent several hours strolling through the parks admiring the gardens and water bodies. The palace park presented a…

Reciprocal Nature prompt response: Cool Breeze — “A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing and mojito in your hand.”- Bar Refaeli. Nature’s prompt, “Cool Breeze” by Sahil Patel, took me back to my cherished childhood memories. …

Dancing Elephants Press Weekly Prompt 32 of 52 — To be honest, I never enjoyed cooking during my teenage years and even later. In fact, my husband gave me a cookery book as the first gift after our wedding, knowing my basic cooking skills and lack of interest in spending time in the kitchen. However, I learned to cook…

May Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Water” — Water Flows, Obstacles Yield, Life Conquers. Margaret Atwood’s quote on water, “Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall, it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can…

in Response to the DEP Book Project prompt — “Throw yourself into the river of life and let the questions disappear.”-Buddha. This quote from Buddha suggests that inspiration can be found by fully immersing oneself in the present moment and letting go of any doubts and questions. When I am preoccupied with doubts and uncertainties, I find it challenging…

In response to the DEP weekly prompt 31/52 — Mumbai always evokes feelings of nostalgia within me. The city holds a special place in my heart due to the fond memories I have of its iconic landmarks — The Gateway of India and the Taj Hotels. The city’s unique charm is such that it makes people feel nostalgic about…

In response to prompt 30 of 52 of DEP — Trees, flowers, bushes, lakes, rivers, and mountains, every part of nature has always fascinated me. Since my childhood, I have been an admirer of nature. Whether at home or in the office, I love surrounding myself with nature. “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” …