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Kalpana
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2013-06-14
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Yoga, holistic healing, organic food, affirmations, foot reflexology, schuessler's salts
Other Tags: yoga, affirmations, foot reflexology, foods that heal
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Commentary on life, books, movies. Sometimes sarcastic, mostly funny
Travel and Photography
Other Tags: travel, photography, solo woman traveler, India and the world
Latest Blog Posts
- 12 lessons I learnt in 2016on Dec 16, 2016 in humour Travel AtoZchallenge Everest Base Camp trek feminism Germany Healing health Ladakh Photography pottery TrekkingThe first lesson I learnt in 2016 Feeling elf consciousness when it comes to being photographed has always been a bit of an unsurmountable problem for me. My youngest daughter is a fabulous photographer... The post 12 lessons I learnt in...
- Terra Adventures“ Got anything salty to go with the drinks?” “Yep Terra Chips.” “ What’s that? Anyway, first tell me – how was your Ladakh trek? Was the food good? I’m such a gourmet – I... The post Terra Adventures appeared first...
- Rhine Promenade DusseldorfGreetings from Dusseldorf – a city that straddles the very broad river Rhine. I’ve been visiting this city almost every year for the last three decades. As often happens with a city or a... The post Rhine Promenade Dusseldorf appeared...
- Gardens as connectionsGardens as connections Gardens are that in-between place Linking outsides and insides Connecting them Like lovers lace fingers To forget the reality of separateness. That place where shoots push up through the earth Flowers... The post Ga...
- Furry friends #CherishedblogfestI’m just back from the mountains and I’ve left my head and my heart there which means it’s exceedingly difficult to wrap my thoughts around anything. I’m writing this blog post with my kidneys.... The post Furry friends #Cherished...
- Packaging – the bane of the environmentWould you prefer your tomatoes straight from the vendor on a cart who stops by your home or would you prefer them home delivered, slickly wrapped in cellophane and other packaging ? Packaged goods... The post Packaging – the bane of...
- Is he really up there?A Shiva temple in a village in Pauri district – unembellished and unadorned yet strangely attractive with it’s down to earth quality. I liked the idea of a photo of a temple instead of... The post Is he really up there? appear...
- Factors to consider when buying a term planDecoding the jargon – term plan What is the meaning of term plan? If the person insured dies within the time frame specified by the policy his or her family is paid a fixed... The post Factors to consider when buying a term plan appeare...
- Heading to France to Study?Exciting time for new students heading-to-France-to-Study Starting a new course is an exciting time in one’s life. If the new course of study is in another country the thrill is even greater. If you’re... The post Heading to Franc...
- Insecure-no-longer – how feedback helpedNo more Insecurity Insecure? Not anymore Insecure no longer Insecure-no-longer Writing is a solitary business that requires you to bare your inner self, exposing it to the public eye where insensitive people can be... The post Insecure-no...
- Having trouble with forgiveness?Forgiveness The word itself evokes an image of a halo, propped up with a finger. Do you want to practise forgiveness towards the person who has hurt you or has someone given you a... The post Having trouble with forgiveness? appeared firs...
- Literary Loves #Questionofthemonth“What was the first book (or book series) you really fell in love with?” Literary loves – were fairy tales the first? Well it wasn’t the fairy tales that counted amongst my literary loves.... The post Literary Loves #Questiono...
- Surrogacy #feminist issueScientists make babies Bollywood has embraced surrogacy with a vengeance. First Amir Khan, then Shah Rukh Khan and now Tushaar Kapoor being the latest one. Tushar Kapoor decided to have a baby as a... The post Surrogacy #feminist issue ap...
- Partners #WeeklyphotochallengePartners make up a team Partners may be romantic partners or business or even colleagues who work together to achieve a mutually desired goal. A band is a great example. Why does this word... The post Partners #Weeklyphotochallenge appear...
- Last year, at this time2014 has been another one of those years where I traveled a huge amount – to new places and to old – places I’ve been to before and love too much to visit only......
- Fall in love with MelbourneWHAT’S YOUR REASON FOR FALLING IN LOVE WITH MELBOURNE? When I visited Australia Melbourne was one of the highlights of a fabulous fun filled trip that began in Sydney and meandered all over the......
- Stand up comedy disguisedTicket to Heaven or Ticket to Hell? Sunday evening is theatre time for me. The play for 28.12.14 had to be in English since my mother is visiting and doesn’t speak Hindi. I had......
- Homeless shelters As I pull on my warmest trousers and layer myself with various woollens in an attempt to keep my body at a comfortable temperature in Delhi’s cold wave my thoughts turn to the......
- Glitter, glamour, glowA guest post written by me for Crazy Indian Wedding appeared on Roli’s blog while I was in Nepal. Weddings are all about the excitement, parties and dressing up. Marriages are about the harder parts, the......
- Hiking gear – the essentials Am just back from trekking in the Langtang Valley, Nepal so you can expect many posts on trekking, Langtang, the Himalaya, photography and of course, life. If you’re setting out on a trek......