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Strange Oddities and Peculiar Pretties: Glow Gardens, Hartford, Connecticut

For all posts about the wonderful and weird surprising stuff I did or saw, click here. For a few weeks during the Holiday Season every year, this dazzling display of lights magically appears for us to feast and enjoy. There are light gardens, illuminated structures along with food and drinks and live entertainment. It’s trulyContinue reading “Strange Oddities and Peculiar Pretties: Glow Gardens, Hartford, Connecticut”

Strange Oddities and Peculiar Pretties: Dale the Dino

For all posts about the wonderful and weird surprising stuff I did or saw, click here. Came across Dale the Dino at the local Kohl’s center and it was for sale, a price that was too steep for me to eve consider buying. Although interesting to note that I matched with him. 😛

Holidays & Observances: Karthika Pournami

For all the posts in this Holidays & Observances series, go here. Prologue: I have been meaning to write a series about Holidays and Observances that we (my family and friends) follow in both India (my birth country) and USA (my adopted country). This series is dedicated to those. On a side note, perhaps IContinue reading “Holidays & Observances: Karthika Pournami”

Holidays & Observances: Thanksgiving Day in US

For all the posts in this Holidays & Observances series, go here. Prologue: I have been meaning to write a series about Holidays and Observances that we (my family and friends) follow in both India (my birth country) and USA (my adopted country). This series is dedicated to those. On a side note, perhaps IContinue reading “Holidays & Observances: Thanksgiving Day in US”

Bridge, Buggy & Byway: On the Railroad in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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: On the Railroad in Lancaster, Pennsylvania”

Holidays & Observances: Devuthana Ekadasi

For all the posts in this Holidays & Observances series, go here. For prologue on Ekadasi, go to the very first post here. Prologue: I have been meaning to write a series about Holidays and Observances that we (my family and friends) follow in both India (my birth country) and USA (my adopted country). ThisContinue reading “Holidays & Observances: Devuthana Ekadasi”

Mod & Groovy: Saree made into a Gown

For all posts in this series, go here. Prologue: This series brings forth fashion and style from my wardrobe. These could be a little different way of styling the clothing or wearing something with unique design or repurposed fabric or sometimes simply reusing something for a different purpose. Another upcycle project. I turned this multi-huedContinue reading “Mod & Groovy: Saree made into a Gown”

Bites N Flavors – The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar

For posts on various restaurants that I visited, go here. Prologue: May 10th is National Small Business Day. One of those are these cute little mom and pop restaurants or locally owned cafes and dive-ins. This series brings forth those little nuggets of places that I visit for my meals. Verdictum: This is one ofContinue reading “Bites N Flavors – The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar”

Mod & Groovy: Alphabet Saree

For all posts in this series, go here. Prologue: This series brings forth fashion and style from my wardrobe. These could be a little different way of styling the clothing or wearing something with unique design or repurposed fabric or sometimes simply reusing something for a different purpose. This beautiful printed saree is made ofContinue reading “Mod & Groovy: Alphabet Saree”