being different

many times i find myself on the periphery

not really fitting in.

it used to bother me.

but not anymore.

because now i know

that being different is a good thing.

lusciousness

starting the day off right

with fruit that feels sinful

a real decision is measured by actions

much as i love fabric stores,

the sheer amount of choices can be overwhelming.

i often up up getting myself not one, 

but two or more pieces of fabric.

the hardest thing however,

is not making the choice of what to get

but 

following that purchase with action

by pulling out the sewing machine

and turning the piece of fabric

into what i envisioned it being.

em and hero

little reminders of happiness

my em making herself

a list of things

that make her happy

to remind herself

at times when smiles are needed.

just seeing her list makes me smile.

the necessary torture

during my recent visit to the UAE,

i came across these two falcons

chained to a post, bound and blindfolded.

when i asked why this was,

the only answer i got was that it was necessary for their safety.

i am confused.

doesn't this qualify as torture?

they made me smile

sweet kids playing in the yard

posing for me as i pass by them.

a girl and a grandfather walk hand in hand

lost in animated conversation.