Happy Diwali!

Happy Diwali to you, your family and friends. If you're out having fun, remember to stay safe.

#Diwali spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. pic.twitter.com/b8p6n3f01Z

— The Women's Watch (@TheWomensWatch) October 30, 2016

This is my fifth Diwali. I'm not altogether certain about what I'm supposed to do because not many people I know celebrate Diwali or are Hindu. However, the joy is in the journey.

#HappyDiwali and Bandi Chhor Divas to all those celebrating! pic.twitter.com/7PRTQMpKkE

— BBC Asian Network (@bbcasiannetwork) October 30, 2016

However, I'd like to think that in some ways celebrating Diwali is similar to celebrations of the New Year according to the Julian calendar. I remember that I would get to December 31st, contemplate my year in retrospect and hope for better days ahead.

Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating in London and around the world #HappyDiwali pic.twitter.com/WC6n5gbFOG

— Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) October 30, 2016

Looking back at this year I've learned a lot about myself and I guess that's par for the course. I had much to learn while overcome with grief after I lost my brother in January of this year.

Believe it or not, this is #London at 9pm and not #Delhi or #Gurgaon #happyDiwali #DesiRocks @Parul_K @Preet_ghai @Gemini_72 @lodha_nidhi pic.twitter.com/gEFweEhRm1

— Amit Asthana (@asthanakamit) October 30, 2016

It seems fitting that Diwali this year the five-day period covers both Halloween and the Day of the Dead. The possibilities for spiritual latitude with respect to the issues of fighting and defeating sin are great.

US President Obama celebrating Diwali in White House.#happyDiwali #HappyDeepavali #HappyHalloween #happynewyear pic.twitter.com/cP5kZtRdND

— Sailesh (@saileshvora55) October 31, 2016

It's taken quite a while to create this simple blog entry and be confident about what I'm doing. However I owe my newfound confidence to the fact that I read information about social media that comes from some of the most talented and creative minds on the internet. That knowledge will prove to be invaluable in the days and weeks to come.

As time goes by I hope to find more tools, tips and tricks of the trade to aid me as I tell you my stories. Whatever it takes to stay on the path of the consistent and committed, I'm willing to do. So wish me luck.

Until next time, have fun and be safe.

Synchronization Station - Part One

"Now is the time of struggle. The transition must be completed. We must make ourselves strong in resolution, this brings good fortune. All misgivings that might arise in such grave times of struggle must be silenced. It is a question of a fierce battle to break and discipline the Devil's Country, the forces of decadence. But the struggle also has it's reward. Now is the time to lay the foundations of power and mastery for the future." - The I Ching: Wei Chi / Before Completion (64).

The Living Mirror: Image by Al Wiggins Jr

Happy Diwali! I am enjoying the festival of lights in my own fashion. I hope you are having fun and staying safe, wherever in the world you may be.

Have fun, be safe and have a very #HappyDiwali! Happy Diwali! https://t.co/WbsSuU7hax

— G-Pa (@S_K_A_N_D_A) October 29, 2016

Technically, it's the day before Diwali. The celebrations began on the other side of the world. Frankly, I'm just getting up to speed.

Photo courtesy of NavratriDay.com

Today is the second anniversary of the case of the bed bug mattress. We're busy picking up old momentos via Facebook and Twitter. Two years ago I was planning a little blanket party for demons on Halloween night. However, I was interrupted by the case of the bedbug mattress.


The case came with its own set of unforeseen circumstances and challenges. That notwithstanding, I made preparations before I went on hiatus through 2015. During that time, I filed a number of complaints with the Department of Justice through their Americans with Disabilities site at ADA.gov.


As sure as lawsuits are tailor-made for lawyers,
this drama isn't over until I say it's over.
Special shout out to my anonymous friends. Those individuals who appear out of nowhere and lend assistance to good people in need of a helping hand. The men and women who are truly guardian angels for kids. Respect.