All posts tagged: Culture

Would You…

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I do much thinking and contemplating throughout the day, even in the most busiest hours. My mind tends to wander off, to the most unusual of thoughts. For example: If I had a armoire or a closet fit for royalty, would I make an effort to look my best every day or maintain my post-pandemic look? {source} If I held on to the most cherished of friendships, I wonder where in time and space we would meet? {source} I’ve recently started watching Three Pines, set in Quebec and surrounding areas in Canada. Although I could not have imagined a more perfect small town for a hideway getaway. The murders which took place throughout the series had me thinking twice… {Photo Source} One evening in my state of restlessness, I decided on learning the art of watercoloring. Not sure how this new adventure in my otherwise mundane life will pan out, but I am excited to share. Once it takes off…so stay tuned. Are you aching to learn a new hobby? Although we’re only in week …

Sharing Too Much…

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If I were to share all personal and professional of things…I’d air what one might consider ‘my dirty laundry’ So I do wonder how some have no issue sharing, nor any consideration of the outcome of all that is saying too much without regard… You must know what I am referring to. What would one gain by doing so? Empathy, relatability, compassion, care, understanding…drama, ratings, income? This issue had me wondering – why have we reached a point of such mindlessness and where do we go from here if we are unable to save ourselves? So, I did the usual search online and found this article which done a descent job of explaining, and naturally I decided to share to see what you all think? …after the World Cup Final On Sunday of course 😉 Go France!

In Films and Novels

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What are you watching these days? Or reading for that matter? The other day I noticed a woman sitting in a secluded outdoor space, in between two stores in an outdoor mall. She was reading an actual book. Not a nook, or a variation of an electronic reading devices. But an actual book. I sat a few tables away from her and occasionally glanced in her direction, me mostly wondering what the squirrel that was inching towards her was intending to do. Two things that I admired that afternoon. Her being engrossed in the novel she was reading – Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney – which I had binged watched on television-Hulu a month or so back. The second, was the squirrel utterly unafraid to be inches away from her. Perhaps the squirrel knew her, I thought. Maybe the woman frequented that very spot and they became friends. From the corner of her eye, she looked towards the squirrel and smiled, giving the squirrel the encouragement it was seeking to approach – I can …

Smile Worthy Oceanic Masterpiece

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I have to admit, I’ll always choose animals/mammals over humans any day. Sounds a bit harsh? Perhaps. But I feel as if I have a deep, and soothing connection with all things nature, and for that very reason, I want to share this spectacular creation. Which I replay on my laptop, the moment I feel overwhelmed or stressed with work. Enjoy Featured image source and full credit here

Interesting Articles From Around The World

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I woke up this morning feeling hopeful that I didn’t have to sit in darkness all day while I worked – along with many others around California and other parts of the world on fire currently.  Yet I stayed in bed for a while, thinking about how to proceed with my day.  Meaning, I have many projects to muddle through – work and my three novels currently in revision and edits –  and I am trying to figure out – in what order. Then I thumbed through Instagram, which I normally do and then did a bit of coloring on a paint by numbers app on my phone – all while thinking and pondering and contemplating about the future of social media, this platform and others having us tied to our cell phones as if our life depended on it – and well – it actually does. And this happened: Which then led to this interesting take:  But I couldn’t get enough – so I dove an article on what makes a good person:   And …

Culture: I Watched A French Film and It Helped

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In my efforts to remain calm and positive as the captain of my ship here in San Francisco, I decided to open a bottle of red and watch a film that would,for a few hours, take me far away –  like Europe,  and in particular the French wine region. Now, if you are not familiar with French films, they tend to run long – sometimes over two hours, to include every detail and then some. Which I love about – film makers outside of the U.S. – They do away with too much editing, to keep true to the story. The other aspect of French films, is the English translation – which is the only thing I can relate to – of their beautiful language, metaphors  and to some extend wisdom. If you listen to the narrative throughout a film carefully, you might just pick up on it. This aspect keeps me nostalgic because I’d like to think I was a Frenchwoman in some former life, and therefore able to relate. Er…perhaps it could be …