There is good news and bad news everywhere, in design concepts as well. Especially, when “quirk” is involved. Though there is good news, it’s fun sharing the bad news first. Designers of India, if you are reading this, then stop doing truck art inspired graphics.

Designers all over the world are inspired by Japanese art.

French statesman Talleyrand’s recipe for coffee was simple: “Black as the devil, hot as hell, pure as an angel and sweet as love.” But when coffee is served to you at the end of a meal it may not be quite as sweet as love if you don’t know the etiquette behind drinking it!

Iam spiritually inclined towards Buddhism and feel that there is something magical about a monastery that just cannot be explained in words.

I am the father of two girls and I live in a small town. All my friends have at least one son or even two.

The neighbourhood has become quite noisy. For the most part, the Freds, our neighbours, are friendly and quiet people minding their own business. They are from a family of celebrated world-class jumpers. It’s funny when you see them with their short bodies, protruding eyes and squat powerful legs. But all thoughts go out the window when you see them jump.

During your life, people will appear whom you are absolutely required to meet because what they off-er you is part of the training of your soul. You may encounter these people once or on many occasions during your time here. Some of these individuals will treat you with the warmest kindness, but others will be less appealing and will provide you with some of the trials that are inevitable in life.

There are two types of holidays that I love both equally. So I’ll devote a paragraph each to detailing what it is exactly that I look for on a trip of either type.

You can go to Toronto as a tourist, and you’ll still come back with lots of fodder for your blog and a zillion Facebook photos. But if you are looking for a richer, fuller experience that goes beyond brochure tick-offs, a smart and simple way is to do as the locals do.

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