Stanley Warren’s Murals
While held as a prisoner of war in Changi, British bombardier Stanley Warren used makeshift supplies to paint biblical murals, providing spiritual solace and hope to his fellow inm…
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Stories
This article provides a curated list of fiction and non-fiction book recommendations centered on the theme of libraries and librarians. The collection includes works for all ages, …
Road Trip from Mangalore to Bangalore – Day 4 and 5
During days four and five of a road trip from Mangalore to Bangalore, the author visited the Nisargadhama eco-park and stayed at a lush, nature-immersed resort in Coorg. The journe…
Parrot, pigeons and Piccaso
This text features an alliterative poem that explores the various behaviors and appearances of parrots. It concludes with a brief inquiry comparing common pigeons to the subject of…
RHADINE AND LEONTICHUS! #BLOGCHATTERA2Z
Rhadine and Leontichus were cousin lovers from Samos whose secret romance ended in tragedy when a Corinthian tyrant killed them to prevent their union. Their story of forbidden lov…
WHEN THE SHARDS SING, the BEAST AWAKENS( DAY 22, LETTER W)
After several common objects at Meadow Brook Cottage reveal themselves to be magical shards, the group realizes they have inadvertently alerted the "Mighty Boar" to their location.…
Reading tales: The Stormlight Archive
After finishing the massive 5,000-page first arc of Brandon Sanderson's *The Stormlight Archive*, the author reflects on the series' immersive world-building and complex themes sur…
Sati handprints
Located within Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort, the gilded "Sati marks" near the Loha Pol gate serve as a somber memorial to royal widows who practiced Sati, the tradition of self-immola…
Song of Dawn
This poem explores the profound and ancient journey evoked by the "song of dawn," comparing its depth to the vastness of the soul and musical notes. It is a contribution to an A to…
S: Scintilla
As part of an A–Z series called "The Vocabulary of Life," this article explores the word "scintilla," which refers to a tiny, brilliant spark or a small trace of an emotion. Throug…
Decor Inspired by Movies and TV Shows: O for Only Murders in the Building
This article explores the interior design of the Arconia apartments from the series *Only Murders in the Building*, highlighting how decor is used to reflect each character's uniqu…
Religious Solace (Changi Chapel)
This article explores how Prisoners of War in Changi maintained their dignity and hope through religious worship and makeshift chapels during World War II. It highlights the symbol…