And a Toast to New Beginnings

Derrick came home two years ago in December to tell me he liked a girl. Then he told me that she was older than him. Then he told me she was Hindu. Then he told me, she was a divorcee with a kid. All of this didn’t surprise or bother me. I’d be OK with all of this no matter what, if the girl’d be good. What did surprise me, was that my brother, my impetous, independant minded, “I am my own man” brother cared enough about this girl to seek my approval....

September 1, 2018 · Mario Jason Braganza

Portraits – Abbygail – 6

Through the years, as the fire starts to mellow, Burning lines in the book of our lives, Though the binding cracks, And the pages start to yellow, I’ll be in love with you … Dan Fogelberg

September 1, 2018 · Mario Jason Braganza

God Has Grace, Even For Fools

I still find it hard to believe, that I turned this gorgeous girl down, when she told me that she loved me twelve years ago! My life would would have been so different! But God has grace, even for a fool like me. And, so did she. I love you, babygirl. To quote Lang Leave, I don’t know how you are so familiar to me—or why it feels less like I am getting to know you and more as though I am remembering who you are....

September 1, 2018 · Mario Jason Braganza

Portraits – Bachchan Pandey!

Dashing! daring! Action star! Pandeyji!

September 1, 2018 · Mario Jason Braganza

Friday Photo – Au Revoir, Zei

I’ll miss you soooo much my little muse! I’ll miss your your constant chirping and your husky laugh! I’ll miss your joie de vivre! And yes, I will cry blood tears! :)

September 1, 2018 · Mario Jason Braganza

Portraits – Pooja

– Li’l Baby Pooja

September 1, 2018 · Mario Jason Braganza

Friday Photo – One More Beti ;)

– Madcap muse

September 1, 2018 · Mario Jason Braganza

Portraits – Abbygail – 4

– In her rocking chair … enjoying her siesta

September 1, 2018 · Mario Jason Braganza

Portraits – Dad

Wood worker, Craftsman, Music aficionado, Artist, Father, Husband, Superman! … his blood runs through my instrument and his song is in my soul My life has been a poor attempt to imitate the man I’m just a living legacy to the leader of the band

September 1, 2018 · Mario Jason Braganza

Portraits – Sheetal

–Sheetal “Carpe Diem” Kamble

September 1, 2018 · Mario Jason Braganza