tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post1769410374035061910..comments2024-03-25T22:25:27.515+05:30Comments on Madly-in-Verse: S is for Stars....of Several kindsNilanjana Bosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-29748055481044810502017-04-26T18:39:49.123+05:302017-04-26T18:39:49.123+05:30I've always loved the name Betelgeuse (and not...I've always loved the name Betelgeuse (and not just because it reminds me of Beetlejuice), but I had no idea about its origin.<br /><br />Fascinating post, as always!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06017756012813695025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-90370858571487921042017-04-24T12:06:33.318+05:302017-04-24T12:06:33.318+05:30True that.True that.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-25729507299858839012017-04-24T12:06:08.116+05:302017-04-24T12:06:08.116+05:30Most of them sound quite romantic too. Antares is ...Most of them sound quite romantic too. Antares is a good choice for a fav :)Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-86813870437760409532017-04-23T21:38:41.134+05:302017-04-23T21:38:41.134+05:30Really enjoying the new (to me) music. The Arab Sp...Really enjoying the new (to me) music. The Arab Spring was such a time of hope. And sometimes scary. Never imagined where it would end up. <br /><a href="http://findingeliza.com/" rel="nofollow">Finding Eliza</a>Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-56243859980768160212017-04-23T21:00:07.348+05:302017-04-23T21:00:07.348+05:30I do love Arabic star names :) Antares especially,...I do love Arabic star names :) Antares especially, because it reminds me of the Romance of Antara...<br /><br /><a href="http://multicoloreddiary.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Multicolored Diary: WTF - Weird Things in Folktales</a>A Tarkabarka Hölgyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06719668142192116685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-61065379841482087982017-04-23T17:32:57.628+05:302017-04-23T17:32:57.628+05:30Stars are always fascinating :) whichever way we l...Stars are always fascinating :) whichever way we look at themNilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-69811530614817671682017-04-23T17:31:05.086+05:302017-04-23T17:31:05.086+05:30They did a better job of peaceable living in those...They did a better job of peaceable living in those so-called 'rougher' times than we seem to do in our sophisticated oneNilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-41741112160197612502017-04-23T17:29:42.291+05:302017-04-23T17:29:42.291+05:30There are many more of course, I have only mention...There are many more of course, I have only mentioned a couple as examples...Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-66207693181434891492017-04-23T17:28:59.069+05:302017-04-23T17:28:59.069+05:30Afwan. See you round the A-Z track tomorrow. No qu...Afwan. See you round the A-Z track tomorrow. No question of giving up however hard it gets :)Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-24749748787765368982017-04-23T17:27:06.924+05:302017-04-23T17:27:06.924+05:30Thank you! The last stretch is somehow always most...Thank you! The last stretch is somehow always most difficult :)Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-69768410112486654852017-04-23T17:25:21.927+05:302017-04-23T17:25:21.927+05:30It's actually a hymn, and it combines concepts...It's actually a hymn, and it combines concepts of politics, stars and simplicity in its three stanzas. You'll find it interesting. Very apt for the times, whichever faith one belongs to, and even if faithless...<br />Hope you're having a relaxing Sunday.<br />Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-85223495061075383262017-04-23T16:25:48.180+05:302017-04-23T16:25:48.180+05:30I like your post as usual, but especially the part...I like your post as usual, but especially the part of the stars. Very interesting!<br />-----<br /><a href="http://mailadventures.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html" rel="nofollow">Eva</a> - <a href="http://mailadventures.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Mail Adventures</a>Mail Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17574231572383527950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-66528589319044513272017-04-23T15:51:21.494+05:302017-04-23T15:51:21.494+05:30Love the section about the starts. I find it fasci...Love the section about the starts. I find it fascinating how in the ancient time different cultures seemed to mix peacesuly, learnign one from the other. Inspiring :-)<br /><br />@JazzFeathers<br /><a href="http://theoldshelter.com/" rel="nofollow">The Old Shelter</a> - 1940s Film Noir<br />JazzFeathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08650512457155395633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-3474991657578359092017-04-23T13:14:53.318+05:302017-04-23T13:14:53.318+05:30I took astronomy my junior year of high school and...I took astronomy my junior year of high school and my junior year of university, and so learnt many Arabic star names. I don't remember them all, but I do remember some.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-71037965709106562332017-04-23T12:54:45.064+05:302017-04-23T12:54:45.064+05:30Despite the struggle, I'm here:)
Didn't kn...Despite the struggle, I'm here:)<br />Didn't know Rotana is a Suadi based label. Wow!<br />Shukran Neelanjana.<br /><a href="https://artismoments.blogspot.qa/" rel="nofollow">S is for Silver Serendipity</a>Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455186909681790185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-64841832710752386782017-04-23T12:03:16.047+05:302017-04-23T12:03:16.047+05:30Beautiful post and thanks for the very lovely poem...Beautiful post and thanks for the very lovely poem, Nilanjana. I wish the "star" blogger in you the very best for the last week of A to Z challenge. Your posts have been so rich and informative ! <br />Best wishes,<br />Moon<br />https://aslifehappens60.wordpress.commoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403317861774718409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-5775261962369482452017-04-23T11:54:39.395+05:302017-04-23T11:54:39.395+05:30So many S words, Nila!
Love the trust in God poem....So many S words, Nila!<br />Love the trust in God poem. God guides the Stars & all the creations!<br />Have a great weekend!<br /><a href="http://www.anitaexplorer.com/2017/04/simplicity-atozchallenge.html" rel="nofollow">'Simplicity' #AtoZChallenge</a>Anita Sabathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13365472694082398017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-11552650085997259962017-04-23T01:14:22.602+05:302017-04-23T01:14:22.602+05:30Your link is most intriguing. I lived in a fairly ...Your link is most intriguing. I lived in a fairly remote part of West Africa as a child, and we had snakes meandering into my mother's kitchen and into my classroom too. Thanks for stopping by.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-84806423500889195132017-04-22T23:29:37.762+05:302017-04-22T23:29:37.762+05:30I love blogs that teach me something new, and ther...I love blogs that teach me something new, and there is so much to learn in this post I had to read it twice. Thank You! I'll try to make a link, since I am here from A to Z.<br /><a href="http://carolynpaulbranch.com/s-is-for-snakes-in-the-kitchen/" rel="nofollow">S is for Snakes in the Kitchen</a>Carolyn Paul Branchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448637569601955276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-89186572536947944292017-04-22T22:05:28.248+05:302017-04-22T22:05:28.248+05:30I'm sure I've said this before :) the Arab...I'm sure I've said this before :) the Arabs have had far reaching and profound influence on varied fields...and they were particularly passionate about astronomy...Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-30524978268726425862017-04-22T22:02:59.977+05:302017-04-22T22:02:59.977+05:30Thanks Hilary, I will need every bit of luck for t...Thanks Hilary, I will need every bit of luck for the coming week :)Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-4507891771217359612017-04-22T22:01:41.532+05:302017-04-22T22:01:41.532+05:30The A-Z is my special tool for finding blogs to fo...The A-Z is my special tool for finding blogs to follow :) Glad you enjoyed the postsNilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-4833741884960057212017-04-22T21:59:14.859+05:302017-04-22T21:59:14.859+05:30Thank you for the unstinting support!!
Hope I ca...Thank you for the unstinting support!! <br /><br />Hope I can be surefooted navigating the last week - the posts are planned in advance, but the reading has to be done on the day, no shortcuts possible there :)Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-38292929417183050402017-04-22T21:20:01.009+05:302017-04-22T21:20:01.009+05:30That is fascinating. I had no idea of the origin o...That is fascinating. I had no idea of the origin of those names.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-45315270512939800192017-04-22T18:51:40.281+05:302017-04-22T18:51:40.281+05:30Hi Nila - I'm loving these posts - and look fo...Hi Nila - I'm loving these posts - and look forward to spending more time re-reading and listening to your recommendations ... yes - good luck to the last third of the A-Z ... cheers Hilary<br /><br />http://positiveletters.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/s-for-sheep.htmlHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com