Author Archives: Debasis Nayak

THE JOY OF LIFE

Originally posted on joyful2beeblogs:
Sometimes I have to admit that I get joy mixed up with being thankful. The two are different but so intertwined in my life, that I rarely feel one without the other. Most mornings as a child I was awakened by one of my parents calling out, “Rise and Shine!”…

🥥 COCONUT DAY 🥥

Theme for 2022: “Growing coconut for a better future and life“ World Coconut Day is observed on September 2 to commemorate the formation of Asian Pacific Coconut Community (APCC). The APCC is headquartered at Jakarta, Indonesia and all major coconut growing countries including India are members of APCC. Have a great weekend!

NUAKHAI

Nuakhai or Navakhai is an agricultural festival mainly observed by people of Western Odisha and Southern Chhattisgarh in India. Nuakhai is observed to welcome the new rice of the season. According to the calendar it is observed on panchami tithi (the fifth day) of the lunar fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada or Bhadraba (August–September),Continue reading “NUAKHAI”

GOD’S HOUSE

Originally posted on A Voice from Iran:
“202nd story” A middle-aged man named Mr. Sabi lived in Adam’s neighborhood. Adam saw him almost every day. Mr. Sabi was a quiet man, very polite, with a constant smile on his face. Adam and his family always went to church on Sundays, and his best friend Ali…

🇮🇳 NATIONAL SPORTS DAY 🇮🇳

The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. This day marks the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand Singh, the hockey player who won gold medals in Olympics for India in the years 1928, 1932 and 1936. He scored 570 goals in hisContinue reading “🇮🇳 NATIONAL SPORTS DAY 🇮🇳”

GLORIOUS MORNING

Originally posted on Roth Poetry:
Morning bursts forth in all its radiant glory, peering through the sheltered woods, highlighting trees, dancing on flowers. Steppingstones draw me to the damp creek. Frogs bury themselves in mud keeping cool Morning breezes will soon shift But, for now, the glorious morning shimmers. Backyard Painting: Dwight L. Roth Today, at…

GREAT BOOKS OF THE WORLD – PART 8

Originally posted on naturetails:
“Interstellar” by Hans Zimmer (courtesy of Patrik Pietschmann): ? “One glance at a book and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for 1,000 years. To read is to voyage through time.” Carl Sagan Courtesy of 7MB, “7 Notes to Infinity: 01” ?  “The infinite! No other question…

LEARNING TO FORGIVE

Originally posted on Find Your Middle Ground:
Forgiveness is giving up the desire to punish someone or yourself for an offense. We let go of judging the person who caused the hurt. Instead of revenge and resentment we choose understanding and kindness. In forgiveness, we don’t forget that the offense occurred nor do we excuse…

HONESTY

Originally posted on A Voice from Iran:
“201st Story” Once upon a time, a king was enjoying his afternoon in his castle, when he heard the shout of a farmer selling his apples loaded on a big cart pulled by a donkey. The king gave five gold coins to his advisor and said: “Buy me…

DAY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

It is observed nationwide by the united states. The celebration took place for the first time in 1991. The day is intended to increase awareness of the factors and issues that affect older adults, such as health deterioration and elder abuse. It is also a day to recognize and acknowledge the contributions of older peopleContinue reading “DAY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS”