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SoCS 071224: Vegetables are fun

I’m a week late for the SoCS prompt,’ Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.’ But I’m participating in it anyway because I had written this post earlier but I failed to post it. Also, I’m inspired by all the fresh green easily accessible vegetables in this city and I want to share it […]

Stream of Consciousness Saturday 30.11.24 : December winds

It’s been drizzling in Bangalore since yesterday. The air is chill and it feels like a hill-station. Bangalore enjoys pleasant weather for most of the year because it is a plateau situated 900m above sea level. While the sudden drop in temperatures to 14 degrees Centigrade, two days ago, is said to be due to […]

Book Review 23/50: Before the coffee gets cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

This is the second read of our book club. Coincidentally, I had gifted this book to a school friend but hadn’t read it myself. So, I was pleasantly surprised when a friend in Dhaka suggested this book as our next read. I thought the book’s title was a metaphor for ageing and was about living […]

Book Review 24/50: Before the coffee gets cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

This is the second read of our book club. Coincidentally, I had gifted this book to a school friend but hadn’t read it myself. So, I was pleasantly surprised when a friend in Dhaka suggested this book as our next read. I thought the book’s title was a metaphor for ageing and was about living […]

Thankful Thursday 28.11.24 : Conversation, Celebration, Confession

I haven’t written in a long time in a way that I enjoy. My posts if any have felt forced, to ensure the continuation of this blog. I don’t know if you, as readers felt it. But as a writer, it hasn’t been a great place for me to be in. Travel, family, festivals, friends, […]

Wordless Wednesdays 13.11.24- Let the light seep in

I’m a novice photographer, who, takes pictures using the camera on her phone. I enjoy capturing what catches my attention. Sometimes, I’m able to do that. Most often, I’m not because of my lack of expertise. But I love doing it regardless. Copyright@smithavpennings.com. All Rights Reserved.

Book Review 22/50 : The Prophet by Khalil Gibran

My friends and I started a book club three weeks ago. Our first read was ‘The Prophet’ by Khalil Gibran. I can’t believe I hadn’t read the book until now. The book was written in 1923; its amazing how the wisdom is relevant even today despite all the progress and advancement. It shows that the […]

Art Diaries : Vitamin C on a plate

Here’s a still life I did on my sketchpad (160 gsm) with watercolours on 26th September. It’s been a while since I drew or painted. It always takes me time to get back to painting after I stop. Now that the festival season has ended, I’m trying to play catch up with my reading, writing […]

Thursday Doors 07.11.24: Angkor Wat’s exotic doorways

Today, I have a few pictures of doorways in Angkor Wat’s temples. That’s all the doors I have for today. This post is part of the Thursday Doors challenge. Wishing all of you a fabulous weekend. Copyright@smithavpennings.com. All Rights Reserved.

Wordless Wednesdays 06.11.24: Sacrificial lambs

I know this is supposed to ‘wordless’ but I had to share the information on these pictures. Copyright@smithvpennings.com. All Rights Reserved.