“Tulasi is most beloved of Lord Krishna and thus her leaves and flowers are also most dear to Him.” – Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura Buenos Aires – One is taking a big chancewith the powers that be when naming their restaurant after one of the most holy icons of Hinduism. The Ocimum tenuiflorum, better known… Read More Plant Worship
I like to morph reality into theatrics.” – Robert Davi, Actor Buenos Aires – The last few weeks have been filled with theater. Perhaps filled is a stretch, but far more than I normally set about to watch. I mentioned a few weeks back going to see Cabaret, and since then we’ve popped off to… Read More Expensive Theatrics
“…who, in the cause of freedom and justice and decency throughout the world, (had) rendered valorous service far and beyond the call of duty… When Malta stood alone but unafraid in the centre of the Sea, a tiny bright flame in the darkness… a beacon of hope for the clearer days which have come. Malta’s… Read More Crossing Malta
“Why worry about minor little details like clean air, clean water, safe ports and the safety net when Jesus is going to give the world an “Extreme Makeover: Planet Edition” right after he finishes putting Satan in his place once and for all?” – Adrianna Huffington, Editor in Chief, The Huffington Post Buenos Aires –… Read More Re-Do
Buenos Aires – I was all set to spend a little time catching up on some of the reviews I’ve been wanting to do when I happened to glance at the calendar and something about the date reminded me of my time here in Buenos Aires. I’ve been thinking that I’d arrived in early June,… Read More Dos Años
The test and the use of man’s education is that he finds pleasure in the exercise of his mind” – Jacques Barzun, French educator Buenos Aires – I think I did well, really. It was the last day of class, and I guess back on day one they’d said something about a final exam, though… Read More Final Exams
Eating brunch I had a thought — Sometimes things Have a funny, light, watery Way of working Out – Mike Albo, Author, Poet Buenos Aires – Look, anyone who spends the time making bizarre butter curls is okay in my book. Obsessive, compulsive, a bit loony, but okay by me. I promised I’d share a… Read More Butter & Syrup
“Smoke, night, the dark lunar fortnight, and the six months of southern solstice of the sun; departing by these paths, the righteous person attains lunar light and reincarnates.” – the Bhagavad Gita Buenos Aires – What does one do to celebrate the Winter Solstice? In doing a bit of net surfing, I came across numerous… Read More Winter Solstice