
Monthly Archives: February 2024
Monday Notes: Love is… | K E Garland
Humour in Language Nuances – Kaushal Kishore

Language encompasses the arrangement of sounds, gestures, and written symbols employed to convey thoughts, ideas, and emotions. Every being employs some form of language, yet perfection eludes us all. While imperfections can be embarrassing, they also provide opportunities for humour.
Not long ago, a dear friend shared a wedding invitation with me, and within its contents, a postscript caught his attention:
“Your presence itself is a gift. We don’t want any gifts at the marriage.”
He read it again and again, as he was confused. Finally he came to the conclusion, that he was not invited, and decided not to attend the function. He wanted second opinion.
He repeatedly perused the message, grappling with confusion. Eventually, he deduced he hadn’t been invited and opted to skip the function. But he sought a second opinion from me.
I asked him how close he was to the inviter. He revealed they were childhood friends. I remarked,
“Effective communication in English, or any language, demands careful handling as its nuances can express both favorable and contradictory meanings. Given your closeness, you can easily discern its intended message.”
😁😂😁
This brings to mind an anecdote I read years ago. I share it with a preemptive apology to my lawyer friends, even though I may not recall it verbatim.
A certain lawyer named STRANGE passed away. His spouse requested the tombstone engraver to inscribe a fitting epitaph on his grave, akin to:
“Here lies Strange, an honest man, and a lawyer.”
However, the tombstone engraver person expressed concern that the proposed inscription might cause confusion, leading onlookers to believe that three individuals were buried under the same grave. So, he suggested an alternative epitaph:
“Here lies a man who was both honest and a lawyer.”
The wife gave her consent. Now, as people pass by the grave and read the inscription, they often comment:
“That’s Strange !”
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English is not an exception; tricky situations can be found in every language. That’s why I began this post discussing language in general, rather than focusing on any particular one.
In Hindi as well, such occurrences are common. For instance, if a baby was expected and someone inquires, “What happened?” A reply like बेटी ना बेटा could be interpreted in three different ways solely based on the placement of a comma:
बेटी, ना बेटा (Daughter, no son)
बेटी ना, बेटा (No daughter, son)
बेटी ना बेटा (Neither daughter nor son)
So let’s embrace life’s imperfections, finding joy in the chance to smile, making our journey more vibrant and beautiful.
😁😂😁

–Kaushal Kishore
Blackberry Griddle Pancakes | snapshotsincursive

What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Stir. Spread. Flip. Repeat: Blackberry Griddle Pancakes! There’s a couple of hard-fast rules for fluffy homemade pancakes. Do not over stir. As much as it comes from habit, don’t do it. Also, always combine dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately before folding them together. It means more dishes, but it’s worth it. Baking soda and baking powder actually create that wonderful light texture that fills the pancake with air. So, that being said, are you ready to give it a whirl? Remember: a good cook still eats the mistakes…
Un desfile en el Carnaval de Río reclama que se detenga la minería ilegal en tierras indígenas – Stigmatis News

Todo formaba parte del homenaje de la escuela de samba Salgueiro a los yanomami, el grupo indígena más grande de Brasil. Las grandes carrozas alegóricas, disfraces y canciones aludían a la antigua cultura y tradiciones del grupo.
“Mi Salgueiro es la flecha para la gente del bosque”, coreaban los participantes en el desfile mientras recorrían el Sambódromo y transmitían su mensaje a más de 70.000 asistentes en el recinto y millones de personas que lo seguían por televisión. “La oportunidad que nos queda es un Brasil indígena”.
Disney and WWII | Pacific Paratrooper
True Love Has No Limitations 💞 | From Behind the Pen
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Love stands the test of time. Love doesn’t give up on us, we give up on it. But when we give up on love, was it really love at all? Do we focus on what we think love looks like or do we embrace what love feels like? Love is ageless. Love is endless!
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Source: True Love Has No Limitations 💞 | From Behind the Pen
Baalbek, Lebanon – Balbek, Liban – Myrela










Izvor informacija: („Izgubljeni gradovi drevnog sveta“, Marija Tereza Gvaitoli, Simone Rambaldi) – Fotografija: (https://www.gettyimages.com)
Mina tankar, vill världens ledare ha fred! – stefansphotos.se

Världens hopp om fred och stopp på all sanslöst våld hindras av att det inte finns någon tillräckligt stark ledare som törs visa att fred ska gå före våld. Till Världens mäktigaste nu är det …
Source: Mina tankar, vill världens ledare ha fred! – stefansphotos.se
#SinMáscarasSinViolencia, la campaña contra la violencia machista en el carnaval de Bolivia – Stigmatis
El carnaval es una de las festividades más importantes en Bolivia, pero también es, lamentablemente, donde se registran cada año cifras muy preocupantes de violencia contra las mujeres, una realidad que quieren cambiar las organizaciones Pro Mujer y ONU Mujeres por medio de la campaña #SinMáscarasSinViolencia.




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