Narrow Houses
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The design of narrow dwellings has been the subject of my research for several decades. The term narrow-front is typically used to describe dwellings whose street-facing exteriors measure 25 feet (6 meters) or less; they can be constructed in a detached, semidetached, or attached form. Also known as terraced homes, townhouses, or shotgun dwellings, they have been constructed throughout history on several continents and have maintained their appeal by offering privacy and green yards, even in compact configurations. Built in high densities, they help:

  • halt urban sprawl;
  • reduce the amount of construction material;
  • and improve energy efficiency once occupied.

Recent societal changes have brought about renewed interest in narrow houses among architects, town planners, and housing officials. This building type, which dates back two millenia, offers relevant solutions to contemporary challenges. Chief among them is the need to adopt sustainable approaches to the planning of neighborhoods and houses.

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A Cool Day On the Road

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Off the southern coasts of Iran, there is a strait bordered by the sea on one side and mountains on the other. A narrow road leading towards this strait encounters the formidable and majestic Mountain, locally referred to as the Mountain of God. Although this mountain lies in the middle of my annual travel route, reaching it somehow marks the pinnacle of the journey, and the experience becomes complete, especially in terms of its beauty.

 

 

Nothing Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Perfectly

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Multipassionate people are those who find value in just about everything. They enjoy being around people and learn from them. There is never enough time in the day to fit in all their interests. They are creative, wanting to try new things, always looking for challenges. Multi passionate person are those who are so vibrant and enthusiastic and energetic who find to archive their goals in the most positive manner and their goals and dreams are something which they rely upon but they don’t get dishearten just when they fail , they keep on try one of the other way to find true success without getting frustrated or depressed

Multipassionates /Multipotentialites/ Renaissance Souls are people who have multiple passions. While everyone else believes that every person has one true calling, multipotentialites feel like they have several different passions which may be completely unrelated. If you go by the dictionary meaning , multi-passionate people are the people who have passion for doing multiple things , they have multiple interest. 

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Blues, music at its best

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Summertime

Song by Janis Joplin

Summertime, time, timeChild, the living’s easyFish are jumping outAnd the cotton, LordCotton’s high, Lord so high
Your daddy’s richAnd your ma is so good-looking, babyShe’s a-looking good nowHush, baby, baby, baby, baby, babyNo, no, no, no, don’t you cry, don’t you cry
One of these morningsYou’re gonna rise, rise up singingYou’re gonna spread your wings, childAnd take, take to the skyLord, the sky
Until that morningHoney, nothing’s going to harm you nowNo, no, no no, no no, no, no, no, no, noNo, no, no no, no no, no, no, no, no, noNo, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, don’t you cry

My introduction to this song came about while reading James Michener’s novel, “The Drifters.” As the characters in the book arrived in Portugal, they encountered a music enthusiast who played Janis Joplin’s “Summertime” for them. According to Michener, this song echoed through bars across Europe and America. Intrigued by the novel, I sought out the song and have been captivated by it ever since. Janis Joplin’s voice may not possess the purity of an opera singer, but it exudes a raw emotion and a unique depth that resonated deeply with me. Her music delved into themes of pain and the individuals who caused it, and her delivery drew me in completely. I admire the way she poured her heart and soul into her music. Alongside her, I would place Amy Winehouse, who similarly channeled and transcended that pain.

Initially, when my friends hear Janis Joplin, they may not immediately appreciate her. However, I hope that as they mature and broaden their musical tastes, they will come to recognize and value her artistry.