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Strange Oddities and Peculiar Pretties: Appetizer and Desert Crawl, New Haven, Connecticut

For all posts about the wonderful and weird surprising stuff I did or saw, click here. Earlier this month, we went to an Appetizer and Desert Crawl in New Haven, Connecticut. For a very small amount (that eventually gets donated to a charity of their choice), New Haven hosted a delicious and fun filled event.Continue reading “Strange Oddities and Peculiar Pretties: Appetizer and Desert Crawl, New Haven, Connecticut”

Strange Oddities and Peculiar Pretties: Paper Source Store in New Haven, Connecticut

For all posts about the wonderful and weird surprising stuff I did or saw, click here. At the event in New Haven, CT, we came across this pretty store called Paper Source – a place for all paper, greeting cards and gifts. I particularly loved the décor they did to the store using paper. WeContinue reading “Strange Oddities and Peculiar Pretties: Paper Source Store in New Haven, Connecticut”

Bridge, Buggy & Byway: Red Mustang

Refer to various posts on Bridges, Buggies and Boardwalks (includes Railway Lines) that I come across during my hikes and travels. Prologue: Here is a fun series showcasing unique or interesting bridges; charming vehicles that I pictured with; boardwalks that I came across during my hikes or jaunts; and railway lines giving a perfect backdropContinue reading “Bridge, Buggy & Byway: Red Mustang”

Imagine-Art: Murals at Charlotte Airport

For posts on all Murals, Sculptures and Artwork I have come across, go here. Prologue: I am always amazed at imagination that artists use various colors to bring to life on a wall. And so also what they create with any kind of metal. These are some of those murals, sculptures and any kind ofContinue reading “Imagine-Art: Murals at Charlotte Airport”

Cosmic Wonder: SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

While I was in California, I got a chance to see SpaceX launch it’s Falcon 9 rocket over Southern California. Although I got to see the contrails from the rocket, a neighbor of my brother shared the actual launch pictures showing Falcon 9 in flight.

Photo Ideas: Miniature Photography (Tried!!)

I have been meaning to try this miniature photography for a while. Using a DSLR camera wasn’t working so I tried using my cellphone. Tried being the key word here! Not really pleased but an attempt was made for sure.

Cinema Slueth: AMC Theater transports you to 60s world.

While in California, I got an opportunity to watch a Hindi-Indian language movie, the 2024 heist comedy film Crew. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie and loved it. But this review is not about the movie. It’s about the theater that we saw the movie in. Although it’s in a movie theater attached to a mall,Continue reading “Cinema Slueth: AMC Theater transports you to 60s world.”

Imagine-Art: Murals at the swimming school, California

Photo Ideas: Fun Photos with Holi Colors

When I was in CA last month, I celebrated Holi, the festival of colors, with my brother and his family. Very rarely I get to celebrate this festival in US as it falls during the colder months where I live. We had fun playing with colors and camera to get some innovative Holi photos. AllContinue reading “Photo Ideas: Fun Photos with Holi Colors”

Wild Paradise: Dry Rain or Virga

For all the posts in the Wild Paradise Series, go here. Have you ever seen Dry Rain? Never knew this atmospheric phenomenon is called as Virga. This happens when precipitation evaporates before it hits the ground. It is often visually striking and looks like a torn drape hanging from a cloud giving the appearance thatContinue reading “Wild Paradise: Dry Rain or Virga”