The fiery red Krishnochura tree near my house is now in full bloom, a timely reminder to me to quickly put together a list of Spring reads (that I will be taking with me well into summer it seems). It’s been a hectic first few months of the year, personally and professionally. With everything that’s... Continue Reading →
Winter is my absolute favourite reading season, there’s no doubt about it. There is magic in the silence that settles over the world like a soft cloud, especially in the last week of December. No better time to tap into that magic—the beautiful fairy dust that floats around between moments of rest and reflection after... Continue Reading →
When the clock strikes 11:59pm on August 31st, a strange anticipation starts thrumming under my skin. Spooktober is upon us once again, my friends. Visions of misty dark forests and small towns with buried secrets flood before my eyes. These coming months will usher in darker skies, crunchier leaves, sweeter treats, and folk festivals that... Continue Reading →
For a few years now, I’ve been marking the passage of time by curating lists of things to read or watch according to the season and its qualities. It’s been pretty effective in helping combat the feeling of months passing me by due to mindless overconsumption, busy work schedules or a crowded social calendar, and... Continue Reading →
“Autumn after autumn, the moonlight comes and goes; Human beings will gaze upon it for eternity.” These words from Ryokan capture the upcoming season’s true essence. In autumn, seeds drop to the earth and lie still. Similarly, we prepare to hibernate for the winter by drawing inward and consolidating our energy. At the ripe old... Continue Reading →
Monsoon Season 