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Tag: Lifestyle

Start of the New Year 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

Third day into the New Year. As I walk to the tube station I can see the damage caused by storm Eleanor. Broken tree branches, debris and toppled bins blown Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Other stories | Tagged Lifestyle, London, Weather | Leave a reply

Happy New Year 2018

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

End of another year The countdown has begun It is not too far The beginnings of a new one Where did the time go Did I spend it well I Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Family & Friends, Other stories | Tagged Family, Friends, Lifestyle | Leave a reply

Let it snow, let it snow

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

My long weekend of bliss is coming to an end. I keep the windows drawn these days. With more darkness than daylight, there is no point in closing the curtains, Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Other stories | Tagged Chigwell, Lifestyle, Weather | Leave a reply

Beating the winter blues

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

How quickly the seasons change. Before I know it winter is upon us. Autumn and the golden leaves it brings will soon be gone. A fleeting snow shower which did Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Other stories | Tagged Chigwell, Lifestyle, Weather | Leave a reply

Murmuration and life

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

Murmuration, a word I have heard mention in the past but it piques my interest as I listen to the radio. A word used to describe a flock of birds Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe | Tagged Lakshmi, Lifestyle, London, Weather | Leave a reply

SS Samithi Abhayakendram

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

It is a special day today, Asha’s grandchild’s Birthday. Amma and Asha have been sponsoring meals at the SS Samithi Abhayakendram in Myyanad for a while. They do it for Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, India, Other stories | Tagged Family, Kerala, Lifestyle | Leave a reply

Navarathri and pooja veypu

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

I wake up to the sound of heavy rain hammering down. It is only six in the morning and still too early to get up and I go back to Continue Reading →

Posted in Asia, Family & Friends, India | Tagged Family, Kerala, Lifestyle, Weather | Leave a reply

Joining a walking group

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

‘Hygge’ is apparently all last year’s news. The new word to look out for is ‘ikigai’. A Japanese word for something that gives you pleasure and purpose in life. To Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe | Tagged Friends, Historical Places, Lifestyle, London | Leave a reply

Manchester attacks

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

Another glorious day and I’m on my way to London for an appointment. Most people are minding their businesses with their heads buried in their phones. I make a passing Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Other stories | Tagged Lifestyle, London | Leave a reply

Summertime

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

As Spring gives way to Summer and the air warms up, I give my summer dresses their much needed annual outings. It’s difficult to know whether Summer is here to Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Other stories | Tagged Lifestyle, London, Weather | Leave a reply

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