This story is from the book 'Confucius From The Heart'. A good moral for healthy relationships. A family of porcupines wanted to huddle together during winter months for warmth. When they got too close, they pricked each other. When they were too far, the could not trap the warmth. By trial and error they found … Continue reading A very short story of porcupines
Category: Books
My American Dream
I have lived in America for several years now. In this time span I have done several things I might have never done, such as unlearning / relearning how to drive, traveled alone to international locations, used a lawn mower etc. However, there is one thing I have always been scared of - a car … Continue reading My American Dream
The magic of tidying up
My supervisor has been super nice and really patient with me. She explains things in detail and is just an amazing person overall. There is once work item that I have had difficulty with. Every time I need to process that work item, I get confused. I went into work the other day and just … Continue reading The magic of tidying up
An alphabet book for the rest of us
A is for Amen B is for Blessing C is for Courage D is for Dare E is for Empathy F is for Faith G is for God H is for Happiness I is for Inspire J is for Joy K is for Kindness L is for Love M is for Mercy N is for … Continue reading An alphabet book for the rest of us
Of atoms and molecules
I had shared in one of my earlier posts that I have been looking for part time work. Well guess what? I managed to snag one and will be starting work soon. I would like to share my journey with ya'll. I have been on a quest to find work for the longest time. I … Continue reading Of atoms and molecules
Fact Check
In the book Soul to Soul, Gary Zukav recounts an incident wherein he visits a pond under a waterfall in Hawaii. He is torn between the decision to swim in the icy water or be content with dipping his toes in it. He finally decided to change his perception on the matter. Instead of thinking, … Continue reading Fact Check
Quilting Basics
I just about finished reading "The Persian Pickle Club" - Sandra Dallas. Quilting is the central theme and so this book sheds light on how women gather around a quilt and share and care as they work on it together. It is not always fine and dandy, they share their ups and downs, sorrows and … Continue reading Quilting Basics
