When you are having a bad day and nothing seems to go right, what little things can make you smile again? Here’s my list: 1.Upbeat music 2.A visit or phone call from a good friend. 3.A nature walk. 4.A good movie. 5.Retail therapy Continue reading 5 Things That Bring Joy When You Feel “Joyless”
So many books are made into movies. Some , like ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ turn out better than the books that inspired them. Others are not so good. Today I ask you to list 5 of your favourite movie adaptations and why you like them. Here’s my list: Pride & Prejudice Death on the Nile Gone With the Wind The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel … Continue reading 5 Fave Movie Adaptations
We are only half way through summer in my part of the world . There are still two more hot and humid months to get through. Most people are approaching the end of their summer vacation so I thought it would be fun to list: My 5 Favourite Vacation Activities 1. Family movie night I am a bit of a lazy homebody so this ranks … Continue reading 5 Fave Vacation Activities
5 Things Tuesday We have been covering serious topics on this space for the past few weeks so it’s high time we changed the mood. Today I ask you to name 5 Favourite (Non alcoholic) Summer Drinks Here is my list; Fruit water / Infused water I can’t get enough of fruit water whatever the weather. My favourite kind is made with strawberries and kiwi … Continue reading 5 Fave Summer Drinks
5 Things Tuesday After the pandemic and during the current geopolitical situation inflation is on an upward spiral. This leads you to evaluate more carefully what you spend on. It seems like a good idea to do a couple of 5things posts on shopping decisions. Today I ask you to list 5 Things You Don’t Buy Anymore Here’s my list: Magazines Growing up, I loved … Continue reading 5 Things You Don’t Buy Anymore
5 things Tuesday The Internet is full of advice about what food is healthy and what food will rot our teeth and our brains. In an attempt to live longer healthier lives and to avoid falling prey to pandemics you might be trying to eat healthier. Health foods or healthy foods do not always have to be the less tasty option. Thankfully there ae several … Continue reading 5 Fave Healthy Foods
After a month’s absence, 5things Tuesday returns today with a fun topic. Today i ask you to list five of your favourite celebration foods. For me, this is quite topical as I have just celebrated Eid which is a big Muslim festival. It has a lot of yummy dishes associated with it so here goes: 1.(Sweet Vermicelli) After a month’s fasting for the holy month … Continue reading 5 Traditional Celebration Foods
The winter holidays are around the corner and its time for treats and goodies. This week, for 5 Things Tuesday I ask you to name your favourite muffins and cupcakes. I borrowed the idea for this post from Paula Light who said last week that she was thinking about doing a cupcake review. I love all kinds of cakes, cupcakes, muffins etc. Here are just … Continue reading 5 Fave Cupcakes & Muffins
Last week, on 5 Things Tuesday I asked you to name your favourite kinds of coffee. Today I want to follow up with fave desserts to go with your java. Here are 5 of mine: Salted caramel brownie Apple pie / Walnut pie a la mode Biscotti / Cookies Muffins Cake — All kinds Honourable Mention :Toasted naan bread Images courtesy Unsplash How about you? … Continue reading 5 Desserts You Love With Your Coffee
When I say short book, I am not giving a word count or the number of pages as a benchmark. What I mean is the kind of book you can finish in a weekend or during a long journey. The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald The Picture of Dorian Grey by Oscar Wilde Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by R. L. Stevenson Alice In Wonderland … Continue reading 5 Things Tuesday — Short Books
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