Clouds: art in the sky Whether we see the sky as a lid shutting us in; a window into infinity; or a perpetual art gallery enticing our imaginations, depends partly on our mood. It also depends on how much sky
Stories and the Art of Living
The power of Scheherazade’s storytelling saves her life. The characters, too, often gain redemption through telling their stories. Even Schahriar, the sultan who holds Scheherazade’s life in the balance each day, is freed from his self-defeating obsession against women
The Peace of Trees
Greetings from my tree house. For all who wish peace and love for the world’s people, its creatures and plants, I have assembled this tree-themed photo essay. Trees especially, because, though in many places in the world it is the
Why We Exchange Gifts: a peep into the horse’s mouth
Before being sucked under the spells of retail elves and their Christmassy shelves, let’s take a not-too-serious look at the meaning of gifts over the ages. The proverb ‘never look a gift-horse in the mouth’ is known across Europe in
Twitter Tips for Newbies
So you’ve set up your Twitter account with attractive header and profile pics and an engaging bio. What now? You need to follow people you can interact with in so that they can follow you back. People are unlikely