Eye of the beholder

Take a look at this photo stream. 6EMEIA is a collection of young artists in Sao Paulo, and they’ve been converting mundane objects like storm drains and paving stones into works of art. Maybe it’s the Calcutta in me, but I love stories such as the one above, where creativity blossoms forth in the midst … Continue reading “Eye of the beholder”

Maybe it’s because I’m a Calcuttan…..

Maybe it’s because I’m a Londoner, That I love London so. Maybe it’s because I’m a Londoner That I think of her wherever I go. I get a funny feeling inside of me Just walking up and down. Maybe it’s because I’m a Londoner That I love London Town. Hubert Gregg, 1946  I’m consistently bemused … Continue reading “Maybe it’s because I’m a Calcuttan…..”

Being happily Confused about Communities

There are many things I’ve been accused of over the years: being Confused is something I aspire to, so I’m pretty relaxed about it. Nevertheless, I take all comments seriously, seeking to learn from them. All of them. So, as you should expect, I’ve been taking a look at the Tonnies 1887 definition of “community”, … Continue reading “Being happily Confused about Communities”

The Ugly Question

Going by the number of people who pooh-pooh, write off or just plain criticise Facebook, and by the vehemence with which they do it, I’m surprised that they aren’t calling it the F-word. I feel old and in the way. Seen it all before. In fact, I’ve seen it so many times that I’m tempted … Continue reading “The Ugly Question”

From me to you: The business of sharing

  If there’s anything that you want, If there’s anything I can do, Just call on me and I’ll send it along With love from me to you. To you, to you, to you. From Me To You (McCartney/Lennon) The Beatles, 1963 Photo credit: Logan Abassi UN/minustah [An aside for Beatlemaniacs. Apparently From Me To … Continue reading “From me to you: The business of sharing”