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A worried mother can do better research than FBI---- Diagnosis
Hands or fork and knife, choice is yours
The to-do list was growing. Instead of clearing it up, I rewarded myself. Escape strategy worked only for a short time.
Left with utterly calm and tranquil feeling after visiting this unruffled place
Second Skin is a 2008 documentary depicting various aspects of video gaming.
Hot spring (Geothermally heated water) adjacent to a river. Many people believe that naturally occurring hot springs have healing powers and use these for health benefits.
Donated more than an hour of my time as hairstylist wanted to practice curls
Reading How to die in the outdoors 150 wild ways to perish
Rewarded myself with plenty of fresh air.
These wonders of nature make me forget everything else
Got stuck in the mud for 30 minutes while driving on dirt road.
During my recent trip to Texas, I watched the sunset and sunrise everyday. This majestic place is a conglomeration of mountains, desert, and river. The night sky was dark but also clear, as there was minimal man made light. Saw millions of stars and it was easy to see constellations. Felt connected to something unknown.
In the country of bears and mountain lions
Indian tea minus milk = Ethiopian tea
Life is better in the woods
Reading Glow Kids How screen addiction is hijacking our kids- and how to break the trance
Quiet and personal time with a cup of coffee.
A memoir by Lisa Brennan-Jobs, daughter of Steve Jobs.
Three workshops in one day- Morse code, Floral designing, and Drama writting
Trying to stay warm in this bone chilling cold weather
Sewing quilt for pediatric patients
Making Fleece Blanket. Learning and Volunteering simultaneously
Screenless and clockless dinner
Made eyeglasses using laser cutter
Campfire, horror movie from 1973, popcorns, marshmallows, and hot chocolate
Vivipary. Seeds are sprouting/germinating and new plants are growing inside a ripe Papaya.
Bajra paratha (Millet tortilla). It was hard to make initially but by the time I made the last one I was an expert.
Similar to water waves, life can be fierce and stormy or serene and quiet
Personal time is precious.
College year starts and ends with physical labor. Mandatory manual labor for the entire family.
What a pleasant surprise to see my son using ink pen!
Trying to catch up with my reading goal
Do not get fooled by certified organic stamp. It does not mean locally grown or no pesticides or more nutritious.
Family time, exercise, fun, and fresh air
Goodfood Expo. The video shows a drop spindle which turns/spins wool into yarn.
For all these years I was under the wrong impression that corals are plants
· Well maintained newspapers from 1921 and 1922
Food wastage is a slap on the face of those who sleep hungry.
Is it a good practice to soak the kulhar in water before pouring tea in it?
Expected outcome as health minister is not a doctor, has no medical background, and is not willing to listen to expert opinions
Togarashi fries with curry mayo, Ladoo with nuts, and Meethi tikkiyan
NGT means Nuisance Generating Team or No doubt Green Team
Taking a stroll in downtown Chicago
Autumn morning, cloudy weather, winds, post call day and no agenda for today
With Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Alderman Walter Burnett, and Chicago Public School CEO Mr. Forrest Claypool
Everyday is a great day to learn something new
On International Day of Non-Violence, the world woke up to horrendous and heartbreaking news of shooting in Las Vegas. My heart goes out to all those who lost their loved ones. Be vigilant all the time and speak up when you observe abnormal behavior, activities, and thoughts.
Happy Vijayadashmi to all. Celebrate the victory of good over evil. Raghukul Bhushan Raja Ram Bhav Bhay Bhanjan Sita Ram
Om needs to graduate from CN to CNN (Cartoon Network to Cable News Network)
I was able to do max level rides at Six Flags of Great America. Following strategy was very helpful Close eyes, calm mind, and instead of screaming chant Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
Consulate General of India celebrated "Kala- Utsav 2017' to promote Indian Art and Culture in US Midwest
Poha with ginger and cardamom tea for breakfast
India's Independence Day Flag Hoisting and Reception
First day of Sub's college life
Today is Hariyali Teej, a day to wear green and celebrate.
On a cooking spree Okra, brinjal, corn, yogurt, raw mango pickle, kachori
Have you ever seen a tree which is 311 feet tall, 40 feet in width, 109 feet in circumference, 3,000 yrs old, and 1385 tons in weight?
Limited and very poor quality of internet connection was the best part of vacation
Orange Bell Pepper and Green Onion Veggie, Green Crunchy Cabbage and Dhaniya-Pudina Poori (Cilantro-Mint Tortilla).
This article explains the fate of dead bodies in water
All about Internet. Beautifully explained by Subramaniyam Raizada.
Ever wondered how speakers and microphone work? Read this article by Subramaniyam Raizada.
With my suave and politic husband
Started from home for a river walk, but landed in the gym
Today is very auspicious as it is the appearance day of Bhagwan Narasimha who is the fourth avatar of Bhagwan Vishnu.
So many different types of flowers, leaves, and plants. Some of these are Curare, Pitcher plant, Indian Berry and Papaya.
Happy Sita Navami or Sita Jayanti or Janaki Jayanti to all. It is today i.e. the 9th day or navami of Vaishakh month.
Bison is enjoying his vacations
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine You make me happy when skies are grey You never know, dear, how much I love you
Do not want to cook on May Day and tired also after 24hrs of nonstop work. Papdi Chat and Broccoli Salad for brunch
Rare occassion when all of us are together
The Consulate General of India, Chicago organized a media interactive session followed by reception. Mr. Rajeev Singh, CEO Prasar Bharati and Ms. Neeta Bhushan, Consul General of India, Chicago interacted with many Media Organizations of Chicagoland.
Akshaya Tritiya ke sabhi ko Shubhkamnaye
Home made Pani puri
Discovered today, after staying here for 14 yrs, that Chicago has extensive bike Lanes throughout the city. Feeling happy after bicycling for 12 miles and at the same time laughing at myself for this obliviousness
Screening of 'The City Dark' at Adler
Spring Break was wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and maintain spirit. Vacation included miles and miles of walking,climbing,hiking,exploring and more than 1500 miles of driving on unpaved roads,highways,mountains,through valleys and alongside waterbodies.
Om is trying to become a loose cannon. I need to hold him tight.
Beautiful and hilly Bloomington, IN Walked/climbed for 5 hrs
Biking and Hiking
Today is International Children's Book Day. For Om every day is a Book Day.
Five hours long walking trip to Downtown Chicago
Trying to get some fresh air
Om's new passion. Inspiration is Maharana Pratap serial
Are Karm Phals in physical form? Can Karma manifest in the form of physically handicapped or differently able or Divyang person?
Walked 4 miles on partially paved trail
First bhajan is so melodious and second one always calms me down
http://www.raaga.com/…/Shiv…/Bhajman-Ram-Bhajman-Sita-381297
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yqL1-O26uk
This is Om's statement- I got ripped off by tooth fairy as she took my tooth away without leaving any money under my pillow.
Strawberry-Banana Smoothie made by Om
Finally got the opportunity to burn some calories
All teachers and parents have a responsibility to take their children out in nature for free play. Keeping them disciplined inside classroom and home is paramount to abuse. Let them enjoy nature and make connections with it.
Ganga Tera Pani Amrit, Jhar Jhar Behta Jaye Yug Yug Se Is Desh Ki Dharti, Tujhse Jeevan Paye Tere Bin Bharat Ka Itihas Likha Na Jaye
Does Reza Aslan know this. Of course No. Ganga is a big giant toilet--This is the only information he is capable to extract from his research. For sure, sorry and repent words are not in his dictionary. By the way, whenever I watch CNN, by mistake, my IQ decreases by 10 or more.
Screening of two films at St. James Church Nature Play and Chicago's True Nature
1/4 of what a man eats keeps him alive.The other 3/4 keeps your doctor alive -ancient Egyptian proverb
-from the movie,forks over knives,
He who takes medicine and neglects his diet wastes the time of his doctor
A Chinese Proverb
Blood Donation Drive at Chinmaya Mission Badri
Ram Navami Puja at Shivalya Temple
Om with his Stuti Vandana medals
Screening of the film "For here or to go"
Lucky:Nice movie on humanity and human relations/emotions/bonding
In my opinion the movie "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn Of Justice" is full of fiction and violence
The Mask You Live In Film Screening + Panel Discussion
Egg art exhibition Chicago Symphony Center
Egg Art Exhibition Chicago Symphony Center Artist- Ms. Farah Sayeed
Today is the best day.A better day will never come. -Kindle life
Greater Chicago K-12 Chess Championships
From time to time,take a close and honest look at yourself.It pays. --Swami Chinmayananda
Screening of "India Awakes"
At Indian Consulate, Chicago with Honorable consul general of India, Dr. Ausaf Sayeed on the occasion of Parvasi Divas.
Driving and traveling always give a feeling of happiness.
Bhajans,prayers,arti,pledge,prasad- Wonderful first day of 2016
Just sitting with him becomes a precious moment of joy.
Lego passion, obsession or addiction?
Gadget free outing is always fun
Boredom is prevailing.No cases since 4pm.
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
Confucius
बुरा जो देखन मै चला, बुरा न मिल्या कोई जो दिल खोजा आपना, मुझसे बुरा न कोई
Does not sound right. Something is terribly wrong here.
Work ethics are more important than type of work.
Customized outing to get rid of piled up stress.
Om with his Stuti Vandana medals.
Positive thought and vision are foundation of positive action.
Fake patient with real doctor
In the modern world of technology, it is not easy to spare some time for board game.
Identity theft is not that uncommon
Expected outcome when you do not listen to your 10 yr old
Leaves are falling down from trees.However,we all know that there will be spring again.
Samay tu dhere dhere chal. Moments of happiness and pure joy.
Evening walk means political discussion.My efforts to avoid this discussion are always unsuccessful.Someone is consistently winning.
'Hide not your talents.They for use were made.What's a sundial in the shade?'' -Benjamin Franklin
Whatever we do has ripple effect on people around us.
Newly Elected Student Council member.
Life belongs to those who stay on top.
Good health is an important ingredient of a happy life.
Real results come from putting your momentary needs on hold to pursue larger,more important goals.
First day of Balavihar class
New senator of fourth grade- Om Dev Raizada
Shower of Blessings.
Putting a mental recharge into my schedule.
Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
George Bernard Shaw
Happily everafter is a choice,not an imagination or dream.
With Dr Subramaniyam Swami and Mr Richard Benkin. Manav Sewa Mandir,IL
We do not need an app to go out and enjoy life.
Always appreciate the blessings.
Unplanned outing
Week 4 Raffle and Book Bag Winner
Our rituals have a scientific basis.
May is National physical fitness and sports month
Whenever I come back home, it feels like my house is choc-a-block with legos, toys, books and electronics. Incentives, warnings, timeouts, consequences simply do not work
Om is surely going to pore over these magazines
Working on refining my culinary skills.
First day of summer vacation
Impeccable souls looked at me askance when I was nearby.They want complete freedom, with no supervision. Sorry kiddos.Can not control it.I get antsy when you are not in my eyesight view.
Watching unadulterated nonsense on cartoon network.
Some how it is monday again!
Working today, on call
Om dreams to be a physician but has no intention to teach medical students. Reason in his own words----- Students will sabotage me with bunch of questions.
An amazing trip to lakefront and #Buckingham fountain in #Chicago.
Watched today On a Quest-----a biopic movie Chinmaya production.
Day filled with Satsang,Prayers,Arti and opportunity to prepare/serve prasad
We must recreate religion as a form of science and science as a form of spirituality--- from Dr Subramanian Swamy's book
Report Card Pickup Day Teaching is a noble profession.It is always a pleasure to meet teachers who are shaping the future of our children and inculcating values in them.
Agyan timir-andhasya Gyananjan Shalakaya. Chakshur-oonmeelitam yena tasmai Shri Gurave Namah.
It is much more fun to play with these simple, inexpensive toys than expensive legos, kenex, nintendo, Wii etc.
Few weeks back someone told me this--
Husband and wife's relation is like river and ocean.Sometimes husband takes the role of ocean and wife the role of river and at other times it is vice versa.
The river keeps moving towards the ocean,no matter what the obstacle and ocean always lets river(with all impurities) merge in it and then both flow together as one.Onlything which remains is oneness.
It is the greatness of samunder that no matter what path the river takes, and irrespective of whether it is clean or polluted, it takes her(river) in himself (samunder). Also, it is the greatness of the river that no matter what happens, its final goal is to merge in the samunder.
Gita in everyday life---Discourse by Swamini Vimlanandaji Few points 1.Dharma protects those who protect their dharma 2.If I do not learn my hetitage, who will? Minimum we can do is to learn and pass it on/help others who can pass it on 3.we do not get problems, we get situations. Those situations become problems when we do not have knowledge and skill to face it.
Happy Parenting-----Discourse by Swamini Vimlanandaji All progress in life happens outside your comfort zone but inside your effort zone.
'What' one meets in life is destiny and 'how' one meets it, is self-effort.
This is what my 9yr old told his brother when he asked for smart phone--
Be happy with what you have. Have contentment.
Outside it is raining cats and dogs And inside Om is refusing to come out of shower.
Tried to do Yoga today Shavasan is my favorite asana
Nice weather for outdoor play
Hindi and music class,every weekend
Gurur brahmaa gurur vishnuh gurur devo maheshvarah gurur saakshaat parabrahma tasmai shree gurave namah.
Never paid attention to these wordings before.Thanks Nirmitaji
Yeh to Sach hai ke Bhagwan hai Dharti pe roop maa baap ka os vidhata ke pehchan hai
yatra yogesvarah krsno yatra partho dhanur-dharah tatra srir vijayo bhutir dhruva nitir matir mama
Swamiji explaining puja steps to Nannu and Om Ramnavami celebration(last week)
Slushy roads
Is Newton's Law just a part of the Law of Karma? Newton's Law -for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction - includes only material things which are present now. As per Law of Karma, whatever we do comes back to us as 'Phal' and the force/intensity of that Phal is same as Karma done by us.This Law includes every act done in this life and previous lives also.
Grandparent's Shivam, Daddy's Subramaniyam, Mummy's Nannu, Om's Bhaiya and Teacher's/friend's Sub----- coming home for the weekend. Bye bye Residence Hall of IMSA Will see you again on monday.
Om preparing to perform as Krishna Bhagwan on Ramnavmi
Driving is always fun. One of my hobbies.
Tried this today with little variation (no garlic, green chilli and added potato slices). Now I can eat broccoli.
App. 600 kids were participating in this state level chess competition.Adults/parents were anxiously waiting for the results.Few min after the game started a young boy came out looking very depressed and almost going to cry.We all assumed that he lost the game.One adult said -- it is okay, you can try to win next game.He replied--I won but the other kid lost the game.Even in that moment of victory he was thinking of his opponent who lost the game.Many of us got a lifetime lesson right there. Such a wonderful feeling to know that there are parents around us who give their children these values.
Thousand years back,in Hindusthan,women enjoyed higher status in society than men,were considered goddess and yogini as depicted in the art of Ajanta/Alora,many temples in south India and shown in the documentary-The history of yoga-path of my ancestors.Why and how did we lose that status and got reduced to 24 hr event/celebration---Happy women day.
Papa and Beta Giggles and guffaws
"Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they're already asleep." -H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Enjoying weekend with Om! (Normal/Bloomington, IL)
Watched India's daughter today.This documentary raises so many questions. Rehabilitation or punishment for accused? How can justice be given to victims?
never attended a Durga vahini camp,but can not believe that it is a fundamentalist camp run by militants.
Whatever we do becomes Karma. If we do this karma with karuna (divine love), daan (contributing to community), and dama ( control or regulation of senses or indriya), it becomes karmyog.
Bharti Raizada