Monthly Archives: November 2012

Doom and Gloom

Posted on November 30, 2012 by padmum

Strangely I associate these two words with soothsayers and astrologers. Astrology is supposed to give you a brighter aspect of your future. In fact in Indian custom, an astrologer who prophecies doom, gloom and death is supposed to have committed … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Three On One blog, Life skills, Society | Tagged astrology, doom, gloom, health, illness, life, sunny personality | 17 Comments

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on November 28, 2012 by padmum

A very old man lay dying in his bed. In death’s doorway, he suddenly smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookie wafting up the stairs. He gathered his remaining strength and lifted himself from the bed. Leaning against … Continue reading →

Posted in Holistic Cooking, Life skills, Women | Tagged chocolate chip cookies, death, door, heaven | 7 Comments

Pleasure: Two stories

Posted on November 18, 2012 by padmum

Cup of Coffee on the Wall From the Internet I sat with my friend in a well-known coffee shop in a neighboring town of Venice, the city of lights and water. As we enjoyed our coffee, a man entered and … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Three On One blog, Society, Wellness and health | Tagged book, book crossing, coffee, cup, pleasure, reading, sharing, wall | 11 Comments

Epitaph’s

Posted on November 9, 2012 by padmum

In the Hindu way of life we don’t have tombstones or epitaphs. Our bodies are cremated and the next morning the ashes are immersed in the nearest waterbody and that will meet the sea and we return to nothing–exactly where … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Three On One blog, Heritage, Uncategorized, Women | 11 Comments