This Gluten-Free Thing Is a Really Overblown Fad! by http://www.marksdailyapple.com/


I have been on almost gluten free diet for over a year. I would agree with the article that even though I am not allergic to gluten explicitly, trying to limit it in my diet did bring me to a cleaner and healthier diet. As a result, I dropped 20 lb in about a year... Continue Reading →

The burden of euthanizing an aggressive dog


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Jack Russell Terrier SnarlingYesterday I read a painfully poignant post by Phyllis DeGioia about her dog, Dodger and her decision to put him down due to his aggression (“Euthanizing Aggressive Dogs: Sometimes It’s the Best Choice“). Her words were not only  powerful because they came from her own experience, but also because they so clearly articulated the conflicting emotions and guilt one feels when faced with euthanizing a dog due to aggression.

Societally, it is so much more acceptable to euthanize a dog for old age or illness than it is for a dog with behavioral issues.  And yet, many a pet owner has had to face making this type of decision.  I admire Phyllis for her courage in writing about her decision to euthanize Dodger.

In 2011, I wrote about a dog park friend who had to make this difficult decision after her cream-colored Golden Retriever showed serious signs of aggression…

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Chicken Tabaka … the tastes of my childhood


When I was a kid, my parents took me on vacation to Sochi, a resort city on the shores of Black Sea. Every day we would go for lunch to one of the local restaurants and I would always order Chicken Tabaka. It is a Georgian dish and is a classic example of that amazing... Continue Reading →

A beautifully creepy fairy tale “Coraline” by Neil Gaiman


Coraline by Neil Gaiman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Great read. It's suppose to be a kid's book but, as everything Neil Gaiman, it is wonderful read for an adult with a deep and meaningful social criticism. Short and pleasant, the imagery delivered in the story is creepy and mesmerizing. View all my reviews

“The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman book review


The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Yet again a beautifully written story by Gaiman. One of the most endearing and touching endings I've read in a long time. It is a wonderful read for adults and one day I'll read it to my kid. (Got to acquire one first)... Continue Reading →

Indian Fish Coconut Curry


Another Curry recipe that we very much enjoyed. My initial instinct on fish curry, before I had it for the first time, was that it will be very fishy and resemble in smell and taste something of a fish sauce. Now it has become one of my favorite curries for its taste, ;lightness and healthy... Continue Reading →

Big Apple BJJ Open 2013 Gold Medal


I have been competing for few years now and have placed in a few tournaments. On May 18th, I competed in Big Apple BJJ Open 2013 in NYC, organized by Vitor Shaolin, in Man's Masters Light weight (168) division. I am 35 so this is my last year in the Masters division. My goal is to... Continue Reading →

A beautiful poem from a friend’s blog “Thousand Lions In”


Check out his blog http://thousandlionsin.blogspot.in/ and his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Thousand-Lions-In/366640260113619?hc_location=stream VUP (Very Unimportant People) I'm a very unimportant person and my family has always been struggling for money. Financial & mental rat race is where we live. I'm the one who carves, chisels and polishes the statue for months and is kept away from it behind... Continue Reading →

Thai Chicken Curry with buckwheat


Nice Thai Chicken Curry recipe Easy to make and goes very well with buckwheat (lighter option to rice) The dish was light and delicious INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp peanut oil or canola oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp fresh minced ginger 1 large onion, sliced 1 Tbsp red Thai curry paste 1 cup chicken stock 1 can light coconut... Continue Reading →

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