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There are times when we want to align things and achieve all at once. Time seems to pass by quickly and a lot feels undone. The timeline breathes down our necks. Both personal and profession… Read More

Last evening Megan, Adrian, and I were out for dinner after work. The three of us have one thing in common- our love for food. We are big-time foodies! So, when the three of us meet it&rsquo&hell…Read More

There are times when things don’t go our way even if they looked promising in the beginning. So, does that mean things come to an end? Does it mean that there is no hope? Or simply doe… Read More

Yesterday I left the office a bit early right after the meeting and decided to go for a walk. I took a left turn and saw Donna was taking a smoke. Recently she has been taking too many smoke… Read More

Last Tuesday I was writing the last line when I got a call from Adrian. “Bob, can we meet?” He asked. “Sure, let’s catch up at our favorite pizzeria?” I asked… Read More

Last night when Aaliyah and I were having a nice chat on the balcony. Then after finishing our cold coffee, we went in to prepare Kong’s dinner when I got a call from Emily. “Hey… Read More

A serene breeze swept across New York that evening. I was reading a book and enjoying my cup of coffee when the doorbell rang. It was Adrian who was here with food. “Bob, come I have g… Read More

The process of letting go is not easy and takes time. Holding onto the past not only makes us relive the pain but also makes us feel stuck. While there should be no rush at this yet we must… Read More

Love conquers all as they say and there is not a single moment when you don’t feel grateful for having your loved one by your side. The month of Love and Romance it is! I am… Read More

Steve was at my place for breakfast. He loves English breakfast so Aaliyah and I made him the ‘fry-up’ that consisted of fried eggs, sausages, mushrooms, back bacon, tomatoes, fr… Read More

Aaliyah and I were having a nice conversation after work over a cup of cold coffee. She has been selected for a panel discussion with some very important members and like every first-timer… Read More

It was last night. Alan, Aaliyah, and I were watching an old movie and enjoying a nice dinner that was cooked by Aaliyah. Once the movie was over, we saw that Alan became a little quiet. Bot… Read More

Aaliyah was in the mood to enjoy the summer evening with homemade popsicles. We were enjoying our indulgence when I got a call from Megan. “Bob, I am coming to see you both for a while… Read More

Last evening, Aaliyah and I had gone to Mrs. Bradley’s to give her some freshly baked cookies. She greeted us with a big smile but I could sense that something was wrong. She offered u… Read More

Last Friday when I was enjoying the evening breeze while giving a belly rub to Kong, I got a call from Ethan. “Hey, Uncle Bob! I did it! The campaign was a great success! Your tips wor… Read More

It was a lovely Wednesday afternoon. I got a call from Kate who said that she was going to be here in a few minutes. The doorbell rang and she was there. “What happened?” I as… Read More

Change is scary but change is also beautiful! We often get worried when the thought of moving out of our comfort zone strikes us. How will I do it? What if I fail? Will it be worth it? How d… Read More

The best part of the holidays is having friends and our loved ones over at our place at any time. My friends Kate, Donna and Steve had surprised us with a sudden visit in the evening. We ord… Read More

Aaliyah and I are prepping for Christmas and New Year! It was last Sunday! Both of us were busy with some cleaning and getting rid of some old things that no longer served us! “Bob, co… Read More

Aaliyah and I were watching a movie after wrapping our day’s work when I got a call from Donna. “Hey, Donna! How have you been?” I asked. “Not good! I feel so exhaust… Read More

It was last Sunday. I had just woken up when I got a call from my friend, Steve. “Hey, Steve! How’s everything going?” I asked. “Bob! Nothing feels right! Staying at… Read More

When the phone rang all I could hear was sobbing from the other side. It was from Donna! She has been keeping her contact minimal for some time now. It had bothered all of us. “Bob… Read More

Family is important! We know that! Yet, we tend to take them for granted! Striking the balance amidst work, socializing and day to day challenges gets difficult. However, is that a reason en… Read More

Sitting in Central Park after work both Adrian and I were enjoying mojitos. Adrian had some new worries. “What is it now?” I asked. “Bob, the manager of the headquarters wi… Read More

The cold winter evenings in NYC calls for warm indoor gatherings with friends. We were at Kate’s place. Kate and Teddy are going for a vacation! We were there to help the couple with t… Read More

Coming out of Grand Central Terminal, I greeted Megan who was already waiting for me. She looked so gloomy. “You look so down! All okay?” I asked. “Nothing feels right at t… Read More

There are certain days when I just wake up and wonder if I am doing what I wanted for myself. It was a Sunday, Kong woke me up with his slobbery mouth. Aaliyah was in the living room. I went… Read More

It was Tuesday evening. Aaliyah was out on her business trip. My phone rang and it was Steve. “Hey Bob! Get ready. We are going to this new lounge. Picking you up in 15!” he said… Read More

Sitting in the balcony, I was giving a belly rub to Kong. Aaliyah was getting ready as we were about to hit our favorite rooftop lounge near Empire State Building. Kate and Teddy were on the… Read More

Don’t Rush, Slow Down! I met Steve after two months. He called me up last Friday night at 2 a.m. and said, “Bob I am not feeling okay. I need to see you urgently.” His p… Read More

The daytime in Big Apple is getting warmer. Perfect time for ice creams and fruit shakes! My niece Rachael was here during her session break. She wanted to spend time with Aaliyah and get so… Read More

Yesterday, Aaliyah and I were out on a shopping spree. It was followed by a lunch with special Easter menu; smashed buttermilk potato salad, tomato crostini with whipped feta, carrot cho… Read More

The Spring Equinox signals new beginnings and nature’s renewal in the Northern Hemisphere! Worms begin to emerge from the earth. The symbolic meaning of worms is between death and rene… Read More

“Laughter is brightest where food is best,” an old Irish proverb which establishes that Irish loved to make merry and indulge in food and festivity. “May you have walls… Read More

Women have come a long way and yet the destination is far. Just how distant are we from striking the balance? Let’s see. Worldwide Women hold just 24% of seats in parliaments. Women le… Read More

There is magic and solace in reconnecting with loved ones. How many of our friends, cousins and loved ones just faded away as life caught up with us and time distanced us? When I started to… Read More

I’ve been told on more than one occasion that I’m stubborn as a mule. I don’t know why that’s such a bad thing. Being stubborn has its good points at times unless o… Read More

Seeking perfection inhibits achievements. When will you truly believe you have arrived and stop looking out? My friend has been hopping jobs in search of the perfect one, another one has tak… Read More

Diwali is a beautiful festival of happiness and joy. We all love sharing appreciation to the people who matter to us on this beautiful festival. Our parents are the most special people in o… Read More

The old man leaned comfortably against the crown of the St.Benilde gym and took a few moments to gaze at its descending slopes. He always wanted to be on top of the dome ever since he became… Read More

If you ask me, addiction is about the worst path you can walk. It’s a disease, but in my humble opinion, it’s the most nefarious disease around. Many people suffering from other… Read More

Poetry sets you free. Try writing one, don’t care whether the lines rhyme or not. Choose any style of writing a poetry, be it a sonnet, haiku, limerick or free verse. Poetry liberates… Read More

Adam opened his eyes on the day of Rosh Hashanah, which is the head of the Jewish New Year, and exclaimed in awe gazing at the beautiful mountains, magnificent waterfalls, vast and open sky… Read More

I received an email from the teenage son of Fred in the evening and I could read signs of concern in every word he wrote in that letter. I decided to address it immediately. “Dear Uncl… Read More

Hey writers, poets and readers! New York is sizzling hot and afternoons are quieter than I had imagined. Most of my friends are taking vacations. The beach and the mountains are calling the… Read More

August is almost here! Time to bring out your free-hugs-tees and celebrate Hug Month in the best way possible! And the best part? When you hug, you will smile too. So, you will be celebratin… Read More

“A friend is one who overlooks your broken fence and admires the flowers in your garden.” Friendship is a connection that lasts longer than any other because of only one strong e… Read More

Fear of Friday The Thirteenth is known as Paraskevidekatriaphobia! Who’s afraid of Friday The Thirteenth? When I was a child I often heard mom postpone her parties and travels if Frida… Read More

This Mother’s Day make the moms whether yours or your munchkins’ feel really special. Send her a creative gift and an online greeting which suits her the most. 123Greetings.com h… Read More

It is Friday the 13th. Finally, we have something to blame to for not feeling up and about. Don’t we all live with such lame beliefs at all times? The hue and cry about the Monday blue… Read More

Stress and constant worry doesn’t really get us anywhere. Though Eustress or the good stress helps us overcome complacency and laziness but if stress level increases, our body release… Read More

St. Patty’s Day is all about having fun. Each year I gulp down excessive green beer while enjoying the Irish songs and doing the Irish jigs with my buddies draped in the shamrock-green… Read More

The air is cool and pleasant. Spring is waking up. When I rise to the ascending sun and walk on the fresh and misty grass in my garden I can smell the budding flowers and observe the colorfu… Read More

In a study done in 2011, thinking about something positive that makes you smile can actually make you happy. While in another study done by Clark University in 2003, it is proven that just t… Read More

Love weaves its way through every opening Every crack Love will break hearts wide open Even a heart that’s closed Love will open Love nurtures Love is sharing Love will knock down all… Read More

Everyone loves Do-It-Yourself gifts. Construction paper is a useful instrument to make Valentine’s Day crafts that people of all ages enjoy creating and members of the family enjoy rec… Read More

Weather outside has been cool with some snow showers. We are starting the last full month of winter. The changing weather patterns and weather conditions make me feel homesick. I am looking… Read More

After reading an article about aging in the newspaper, it made me think about my attitude to the aging process. I want to get one thing straight immediately I have never been afraid of growi… Read More

Love is love! The details of it isn’t relevant at all. How do you feel when you know you are loved? For me it’s always a feeling of peacefulness and joy. No nervousness, no anxie… Read More

No matter what the destiny has in its scribe for me, I write joy in my heart each day. Surround yourself with positivity. If you come across someone who is stuck in the downward spiral of co… Read More

With less than a week to go for Hanukkah, I was brimming with excitement and anxiousness as I had planned something super special for my family to welcome the festival of lights with a nine… Read More

This is the time of the year when the most sensual, passionate and determined personalities are born. Scorpio, the water sign, is the zodiac sign of all those born between October 23 to Nove… Read More

My creative spirit was unleashed on Sunday evening. With my friend’s wedding coming up, I was determined to gift them something personal and straight from the heart. Sauntering into th… Read More

When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers ’tis near Halloween. – Unknown Treat Of The Night! The holiday filled with a bundle of emotions is o… Read More

“Bob, look it’s a sunny day!” Mom would say when the shadows played in the porch with me and I would get frightened. Halloween ghosts would petrify me. The only good thing… Read More

A very happy and safe Diwali to all those celebrating the festival of lights! – Editor Bob Deepavali, more commonly known as Diwali, is celebrated by Hindus across the globe. It is a… Read More

Here’s to your first boss, who welcomed you into this new stage of life, patiently and encouragingly. Here’s to your boss, who provided beneficial advice and constructive critic… Read More

The clock struck midnight. It was Friday the 13th. The once buzzing restaurant now lay quiet and empty as most of the tables had cleared out. 5 friends sat at the bar in the hotel, beers in… Read More

“Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you” – (KJV) Matthew 7:7 After you have taken the first steps in eliminati… Read More

Mark it, nuncle. Have more than thou showest, Speak less than thou knowest, Lend less than thou owest, Ride more than thou goest, Learn more than thou trowest, Set less than thou throwest… Read More

“When the mind’s free, The Body’s delicate.” – William Shakespeare I felt the weight of the world over me. Was it really the world or just my mind that burden… Read More

Day 16: Are you obsessing over something? You want it really bad. You do everything in your capacity to get it. Guess what? You are entering the red zone of stress and anxiety. A doctor frie… Read More

Day 15: The magnificence of nature around us has an effect on our minds and mood. From rainy days to moonlit nights, from summer heat to the crispness of Autumn air, there is beauty in chang… Read More

“This place where you are right now, God circled on a map for you.” ~ Hafiz We have reached Day 14 of our 21 day journey. After touching upon areas such as decluttering, relati… Read More

“If you are not a better person tomorrow than you are today, what need have you for a tomorrow?” – Rebbe Nachman of Breslov It’s the time for Rosh Hashanah, new hop… Read More

“As long as the candle is still burning, it is still possible to accomplish and to mend.” – Rabbi Yisrael Salanter The weather in the Big Apple is humid and in the 70&rsq&helli…Read More

Fred, his girlfriend and his two adopted sons joined us on Sunday morning after the prayer at the church. We walked past the beautiful garden outside and sat down at a bench near a beautiful… Read More

Fred, his girlfriend and his two adopted sons joined us on Sunday morning after the prayer at the church. We walked past the beautiful garden outside and sat down at a bench near a beautiful… Read More

It’s almost been a year since we started dating. I feel like I own him and all the space in his head and heart. No matter what I am busy with, he is always on my mind. Suddenly, things… Read More

In Day 8 we shared how less is more in friendship and on Day 9 we stress the importance of realizing how emotional bonding between the family can simplify your life and satiate your bigger n… Read More

“The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when someone asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer.” — Henry David Thoreau “The glory of friendship is… Read More

Day 7: Sunday is a day of relaxation and enjoyment. Release yourself from your time commitments and take up a hobby such as crafting, reading, surfing gardening and so on to escape from the… Read More

Day 6: Find time from the hustle bustle of the day to put your thoughts on paper. In a quiet corner of your home, pull out a diary and write down your feelings. It is a productive and great… Read More

Remember: One step in front of the other and you can achieve it all. – Editor Bob There exist two types of goals, short-term and long term. Goals such as cleaning out out a closet/ o… Read More

“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” – George Adair Think about this. Due to a circumstance beyond your reach, you are moving to a new city… Read More

Day 3 of 21 days to a simpler living, calls for prioritizing relationships, virtual and real. On Day 1 we focussed on decluttering the physical surroundings and on Day 2 we emphasized on det… Read More

“To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” ~Buddha Day 1 of the 21 day process for simpler living (updated o… Read More

“To love life through labor is to be intimate with life’s inmost secret.” – Khalil Gibran Labor Day celebrates the achievements of the people who put their shoulder… Read More

“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” — Edith Wharton “You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know ho… Read More

“Wake up every morning eager to do the work you love.” ~ Editor Bob After a short jog on a beautiful Sunday morning, I sat down with a hot cuppa coffee and began reading my fav… Read More

“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” ~ Oscar Wilde. Many times our heads are clouded with insecurities. I’ve had my fair share. Not having many relat… Read More

“Let us forgive each other – only then will we live in peace.” — Leo Tolstoy “The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find… Read More

“When you love someone, you love the person as they are, and not as you’d like them to be.”– Leo Tolstoy Jealousy, fear, anger are all the outcome of love which lac… Read More

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” — Josh Billings On a beautiful Saturday evening, I sat on my porch, watching the sun set. Ko… Read More

“Hope is a waking dream.” – Aristotle “Hope is the thing with feathers, That perches in the soul And sings the tune without the words And never stops at all.” … Read More

“Come to the edge,” he said. “We can’t, we’re afraid!” they responded. “Come to the edge,” he said. “We can’t, We will fall!&rdqu&helli…Read More

“What greater thing is there for two human souls, than to feel that they are joined for life – to strengthen each other in all labor, to rest on each other in all sorrow, to mini… Read More