God could not be everywhere and therefore, he made mothers. - Rudyard Kipling Rudyard Kipling has said it so beautifully! A mother is a gift from God. Her love is selfless and abundant. She takes care of our every need and ensures our safety. She sits by our bed side and nurses us when we…
The Majestic Crow Pheasant
The Crow Pheasant or the Greater Coucal is a majestic bird. It belongs to the cuckoo order of birds (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_coucal). It looks a little like a crow, but, it has a long tail like a pheasant. It is known as the king of crows. This bird is commonly found across Asia, in particular, in India,…
Purple Sunbird
Spotted a Purple Sunbird sipping nectar. What a beautiful bird!
‘Life in a Jiffy’ by Sam
'Life in a Jiffy' is a profound and entertaining collection of poems and short stories written by Sam aka Sameera Kesiraju, an author, blogger and poet. She was a dear friend and former student. She was the one who inspired me to write poems, as mentioned in an earlier post. A great human being and…
The Azure Blue of the Western Scrub Jay
If you live in North America, you may be familiar with the deep azure blue of the Western Scrub Jay. You many have spotted one in your backyard. I sighted this bird in my brother's backyard in San Jose, California. The Western Scrub Jay is a bird native to western North America. They are also…
The Joy of Mindful Moments 