Reflections from the Village Bard
Democracy means every eligible citizen has a right to vote We know what democracy is but we do not see a perfect example of it in most countries including the United States so democracy may mean different things to different people. The most we can say is that it is in progress and may…
A woman scolds her daughter in the process of imprinting Imprinting a child with positive or negative thoughts can make all the difference between a good person and a bad person later when he grows up. The blog looks at the reasons why people tend to imprint a child negatively and how it impacts…
We are now pressured to consume manufactured goods daily through the advertisements in the media 24 hours a day . The result is the shameful materialism that makes people live beyond their means in order to accumulate things they usually do not need but clutter their lives. Simple living becomes just wishful thinking. The post…
The itinerant entertainers are slowly fading away because the whole world is changing through development and globalization of trade and commerce that is impacting everyone including the itinerant entertainers. The changes coming are inevitable but it is hoped that the poor people are given time to adjust to the new world by learning…
A tribal woman herding cows Vanity is found in all people everywhere. Only the method of showing the vanity varies that makes it interesting. From primitive adornment in Africa to expensive cosmetics elsewhere, vanity and what it attains is explored here. I am often amused at the sheer vanity of women in general and…
A woman with headset is immersed in virtual reality The new technology of Virtual Reality is already available to the common people that allows them to see and feel something that is unreal but there is a hidden danger that can blur the line between the real and unreal in the mind of a weak…
We often think of how to spend our remaining days after retirement.This looks at various options that can enrich your life and give you the satisfaction that you have lived well and have been useful to others in significant ways. One always gets to thinking about old age and what it means. The lucky or…
Ruins of Harappa showing meticulous planning 10000 years ago The household cleanliness depends upon the disposal of waste be it kitchen or toilet waste in a manner that is effective that does not spread disease and pollute the environment. So building toilets is a necessity and not a luxury anywhere. This post shows how an…
A chained elephant for over 50 years We all want to prevent cruelty to animals but we see many are tortured or killed in the name of profit and greed. One day the poachers will make the beautiful animals extinct, making our world poorer so they must be stopped by any means. Compassion by the…
Morbid fascination We are all fascinated by blood and gore and see it in the media everyday that has severe social consequences. This post…