November means many things for me. Whether it's the festive autumn colors or fragrant seasonal scents, I absolutely adore every bit in the 11th month of the year. But did you know that November wasn't always the 11th? Let's take a quick peek at the definition of November. As per the dictionary, November derives from the Latin root Novem, meaning 'nine'. In the Roman calendar, there were only 10 months in the year, and November was the ninth month. But according to the Julian and Gregorian calendar, November is the eleventh month of the year and one of the 4 months with 30 days. The other months that have 30 days are April, June, and September. During this month, apart from Thanksgiving and Diwali, other special occasions are my older son's fifteenth birthday, my twentieth wedding anniversary, and my siblings who are celebrating their milestone wedding anniversaries. I would say I have a lot to be thankful for this season.
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I am very pleased with myself this month for being able to make time and finish reading some thriller books. Written by A.R.Torre, the latest thriller I read and finished yesterday named 'Every Last Secret ' was a beautiful novel. The story begins with a wealthy woman named Cat Winthrope, happily married to her husband William Winthrope. Together the couple built their fortune, they have a gorgeous home, a stellar social standing, and everything they could dream of that money can obtain. The neighborhood received new company when a friendly couple moves into the estate next door. Cautious yet friendly, Cat welcomes the newcomers openly. Neena Ryder is a motivational life coach with off-the-rack dresses, personal issues, and a husband who hasn't delivered to her standards. She seems to be troubled in her own way and very anxious to move up in society. This beautiful new town seems to be a step in the right direction, yet as she spends time in this luxurious neighborhood, she soon becomes aware of what she doesn't have. From this new environment paired with her unsatisfactory husband, she began to grow an infatuation with her neighbor William. Her feelings for him grew into an obsession, and she is primed to eliminate the obstacles in her path to get who she desires. Neena's cordial friendship with Cat grows, but beneath it is a wealth of secrets, temptations, and pure toxic jealousy.
All in all, the author illustrates an invigorating story, though the characters are somewhat selfish and unrelatable. A very suspenseful tale that kept me engaged throughout the whole story, 'Every Last Secret' is a good read.
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Finally, I want to share a quick recipe for a tasty traditional South Indian masala tea.
The ingredients you will need are:
Milk - 2 cups
Water- 1 cup
Tea powder - 3 tablespoons
Sugar - 5 spoons
Masala spices:
Cardamom (1 pod), Cloves (1), Cinnamon (a small piece), Ginger - tiny piece (optional)
First boil water, then add tea leaves and crushed spices. Boil for about a minute. Add milk and sugar. Boil until frothy and filter into cups. Serve hot.
