Now that is an excellent farewell sunset. (Taken with Instagram at The Steamship Authority — Oak Bluffs)
Clay Cliffs @ Aquinnah: The Homeland (Taken with instagram)
Whales. (Taken with Instagram at Rainy Day)
Taken with Instagram at Ocean Park
Newport Mansions (Taken with Instagram at The Breakers)
Tower from above… (Taken with Instagram at Kimmel Center Roof Garden)
Very cool lighting to orchestral scores. (Definitely not stupid!) (Taken with Instagram at Stupid Fake Eiffel Tower)
Rooftop Garden (Taken with Instagram at Kimmel Center)
Now I have to see how the movie compares, though I already dislike the fact it takes place in New Jersey-NYC vs. Cambridge/Boston-NYC. But I’m biased.
The Namesake (by FoxSearchlight)
I just finished this book and it was exceptional. The writing is beautiful and although simple, not even the smallest detail in any character’s life goes without description.
“Gogol is unaccustomed to this sort of talk at mealtimes, to the indulgent ritual of the lingering meal, and the pleasant aftermath of bottles and crumbs and empty glasses that clutter the table.”
It was an powerful insight into Indian immigrant’s experiences dealing with culture assimilation and generational struggles and I recommend it to anyone and everyone.
“That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.”