Reality beats fiction at the Janah family compound in Calcutta. Two uncles, one great-uncle, and me in Brussels. I was reminded to post this photo, taken in February, after meeting up with Robyn Scott. Author of the memoir Twenty Chickens for a Saddle. Le Tour du Monde Avec 5 Dollars.

Sunday, August 16, 2015. While surfing art blogs, I came across a painting of a nude girl cupping with her hands levitating peonies. The painting, which is titled Peonista II. Is by American artist Michael Van Zeyl. He is best known for his use of light and color in his realistic paintings that are romantic and nostalgic. You can find more of his wonderful paintings HERE. Friday, August 14, 2015.

On a Rainy Day, Rome. Ballads of Nan and Sunil. Or is he on his duty, delivering happiness. The rain gods have taken a break for a while, after keeping themselves busy for the whole evening. Youngsters in a naked Jeep drive past you, Gangnam Style. To let it remain unexplored lest the mystery wears away? My father died las.