Next week, Priya will go to ‘Science Camp’ for 4 days. My world is turning inside out as I shop for the essentials she has listed out for me..Eleven years ago, this house became a home. My husband and I
2015: the year my Christmas tree shrank.
The day after Thanksgiving, I dragged in the red Christmas decoration boxes and detached the girls from their phones, amid strong protests, to force them to have fun with me. After a few eye rolls and threats, they realized they
A morning playlist
Feb 2016 I’m not a religious person, but a deeply spiritual one. I do believe in a God, and because I was born a Hindu, I uneasily shift between 33 million names, because I studied in a convent for the
The Moment:
My nephew was born Feb 2014 I don’t remember holding either of my girls like this, in perfect peace, mind focused solely on the soft wisps of hair ruffled by the tiny askew cap. I don’t remember feeling this effortless
ABCs of life skills A to E
The last week of any year compels reflection, as does time spent with family (of choice or origin). It’s when older folks start pontificating advice while the younger ones sigh and roll their eyes. So here are my five cents
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My daughter’s eyes
In my daughters’ face, I see my eyes Look back at me, Hope and defiance Mixed equally As she tries To tell me all about her life. And even as I patiently try To listen carefully rather than smile. I