Tag: Heaven

El Greco Sold Us a Stairway to Heaven

In the early 1600s El Greco accepted a commission to do paintings for a hospital for the poor. One of the works was the Madonna of Charity in which an oversized Madonna opens her cloak to provide shelter for some men wearing ruffs — those fancy, white, frilly, circular collars that i...

Kashmir ??? Reflection of Heaven on Earth (Complete Travel Guide Delhi ??? Srinagar by Train)

Think fewer crowds, mountains, greenery all around, chirping of birds so loud & clear as if you’re passing through a bird sanctuary, above all the purest form of air you’ve ever breathed, that’s the scene of the Railway Station of Srinagar. Yes, unlike what most Indians witness...

Is Boston a Food Heaven or Food Hell?

Carefully curated 24-hour in Beacon Hill and Back Bay area for culinary excellence — a must-read before you go! Ramen in Boston? YES! Image: Author’s own Welcome to Boston, a city renowned for its prestigious universities, vibrant culture, and food scene that beckons both local...

What is There to Live for in Heaven?

My grandmother died two years ago. On the underside of her casket’s lid, there was a painting of a golf course. An immaculate fairway led up to an even more well-kept green flanked by a lake, and all of it nestled in a quiet forest. During the service, the priest even talked about her playi...