About Flying Gurnards: Haven't seen any Flying Gurnards lately. Still like odd stuff. And sometimes I do stupid stuff and call it spontaneous. True story. I also don't have travelling shoes. They broke before I left home (omen?) and since then it's been mostly bare feet and flipflops although I keep killing them and consequently am on my fourth pair. I miss home. And everybody that makes it what it is. I feel fortunate doing what I do where I am. And I am still full o' love for life!

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Sunday, 14 April 2013

Nightingale Sisters

Many a dark winter night these voices have filled my living room. I can close my eyes and get transported back to those precious evenings: Lounging around with a half smile on my face, a glass of wine in my hand and their soaring vocals soaking right into my soul. Candles lit, incense burning and Crackhead the cat sleeping in front of the fire. I miss moments such as these, where the night tends to mingle with the musical notes and envelops you in a sonic landscape that is both foreign yet so familiar.

When I moved to Canada I shared an apartment with two men for a while. Allan was Nepalese and Saeed came all the way from Pakistan. Saeed's presence introduced me to Bollywood films & soundtracks and classical Indian music, a gift I will forever be grateful for.
Whether he was translating a few of Asha's lyrics or giving me an update on the story line of a Bollywood flick that we were watching, he remained patient and kind, even teaching me how to sing along with some of Lata's more famous songs (I am tone deaf, by the way).

Lata Mandeshkar and Asha Bhosle are the nightingales of India and are revered worldwide. It seems silly to describe the magnitude of their talent and beauty. Please experience it for yourself and make up your own mind. Hopefully their voices will enrich the appreciation you have for music even more.
Asha Bhosle 
Lata Mangeshkar



The Legendary Sisters

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I vividly remember the first time I saw a pair of flying gurnards. It was a mesmerizing sight, not only due to my infinite love of unknown oddities but also because of the sheer grace and allure they exuded.
What would life be like without enigmatic experiences such as these?

Flying Gurnards & Other Concoctions contrives inspiration from both the mundane and the unusual and offers a quirky glimpse into adventurous times and enchanting encounters to be had on land and sea...
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