“The heart is cooking a pot of food for you. Be patient until it is cooked.” – Rumi I write with my heart as with my pen, motivated not by rewards but by the inspiration that stirs my soul. Sometimes, the ambiance of a restaurant or other surroundings can ignite my creativity and lead meContinue reading “A Cultural Odyssey through Marvelous Cuisine, Décor, and Hospitality”
Category Archives: spring
The Dance of Petals: Embracing Cherry Blossoms’ Delicate Symphony
In the realm of nature’s delicate embrace, Where spring whispers secrets with gentle grace, A spectacle unfolds, ephemeral and grand, The cherry blossom’s dance across the land. Awakening from winter’s tranquil sleep, The cherry blossom blooms, a treasure to keep, Its branches adorned with petals pure, Painting the world with beauty so sure. Like fleetingContinue reading “The Dance of Petals: Embracing Cherry Blossoms’ Delicate Symphony”
Love
“Only from the heart can you touch the sky?” Rumi Love, the most beautiful feeling in the world, can make you do things you never could. It can make you feel like you are on top of the world like you have found the missing piece of yourself that you never knew existed. Love canContinue reading “Love”
Hope
“As you start to walk out on the way, the way appears.” — Rumi Very often, people give up just a few turns short of the destination, although they have already covered the more complex parts of the journey. That’s called quitting. As Vince Lombardi put it, “Winners never quit, and quitters never win.” WalkingContinue reading “Hope”
Golf – A winter Sport?
The sun shone brightly. The temperature was 45°. I was in a sparkling mood. I set the time to 1:10 at Sunset Valley Golf Course, the only available off-season near me. I was in outdoor winter gear to challenge the steeps & slopes that were aided by the chilly winds of Pompton Plains. I hadContinue reading “Golf – A winter Sport?”
In for the Moment
“Only you can decide what happens in the next chapter.” Unknown Who knows what tomorrow may bring? Living in now and today is the greatest gift. A weather app can predict the temperature, a calendar can tell us tomorrow’s date, and a teacher can give homework for the next day. A boss can give usContinue reading “In for the Moment”
Stimulation of the Simulation
“Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality.” Ralph Marston Suitable weather is the utmost prerequisite for playing golf. This winter, I am stuck in New York. And the weather this year is unusually harsh here. That makes golfing out of the question. Although I am used to playing golf on almost frozen grounds, thisContinue reading “Stimulation of the Simulation”
Snow & Smog
It was the second Sunday of the last month of the year 2022. Without being predicted by the weather app, sleet began to fall. It gradually picked up the pace and turned into snow. From there, white flakes continued steadily for hours and hours. An unusual snowfall brings abrupt changes in activities and mood ofContinue reading “Snow & Smog”
Botanical Stanza
Although Hudson Valley has its own reputation in terms of its scenery and landscape, the colors of October are uniquely magical and mesmerizing. With green trees turning red, pink, maroon, yellow, and off-white, the valley resembles an Indian bride. Where the river, lakes, and the sky add blue to the scene. Black curvy country roads,Continue reading “Botanical Stanza”
Miracles in Golf
“A perfectly straight shot with a big club is a fluke.” Jack Nicklaus It’s a great feeling to hit a straight shot. Usually, feelings need a face or a dialect to express themselves. In golf, however, a strong vocal cord will do. A round of golf often is a chess board of multiple miracles andContinue reading “Miracles in Golf”
Morning With Golf 