A Quiet Act of Generosity: Feeding Squirrels with Pistachios

A Quiet Act of Generosity: Feeding Squirrels with Pistachios

While walking near the Hudson River, I spotted a man in a wheelchair with a trach in his neck. Although he couldn’t speak, his pleasant smile and curious gaze made a warm impression. To my surprise, he was feeding pistachios to the nearby squirrels. I couldn’t believe...
Sticker Lessons: Childhood Memories That Shaped Ratnapped:

Sticker Lessons: Childhood Memories That Shaped Ratnapped:

As a child, my twin sister and I took great joy in collecting stickers, curating what we believed to be the cutest and shiniest collection around. I remember how our mother would always manage to give us Australian one and two-dollar coins so we could purchase more...
New York: The City of Inspiration

New York: The City of Inspiration

One of the many things I love about New York is its energy, especially the thrill of watching movies being filmed right on the streets. I used to live on the Upper West Side near the Hudson River, close to a mansion where filming was a regular occurrence. They also...
A World of Flavors: My New York Culinary Adventures

A World of Flavors: My New York Culinary Adventures

In my early years living in New York, I was on a mission to explore the city’s incredible food scene. Through a chance encounter on the streets of New York, I met a photographer from Indonesia, introduced by a mutual friend. This Indonesian friend was a true food...