After reading some of the comments left on my introduction wall I noticed a few commonalities between all the posts. A lot of people have never tried sushi so I hope my introduction and picture will spur them to branch out. Also, not many people are avid readers these days! I guess I am old … More Thoughts about Comments
“Okay so let’s start off with the basics. Why don’t you both say you name and how long you have been together?” suggested Dr. Phil. “My name is Bhima and this is Hidimbi and we have been together for seven years now,” stated Bhima. “Um hello, he said we should each say our names so that means … More Story Telling Week 5
The story of Bhima and Hidimbi (Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie (1913)) was quite the confusing love story! Bhima completely reject her, possibly due to her demonic nature and that her brother was the king of the rakshasas. She was trying to be noble though when she went to warn Bhima and his … More Reading Diary, week 5 continued:
This week, I am reading a new Indian epic called the Mahabharata. I chose to read the public domain edition because of its easy accessibility. The story about Amba ( Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists by Sister Nivedita (1914)) actually frightened me with how dark and twisted it was! It was very different from the Ramayana because … More Reading Diary, Week 5
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