Okay, so I’ve been reading a lot. A lot more than usual, what with the traveling and waiting in places! Among the four books I was reading last week, one was a romance novel. Yes. I love those once in a while. I fondly remember those days when my Mom and I…
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Hi! I’m Vidya Sury. I am a writer, editor, and the voice behind Collecting Smiles. Here, I share practical mindfulness guides, personal essays, and book reviews designed to bring calm and joy to your everyday life. Brand collaborations and creative partnerships are always welcome—let's connect!
I meant to have this book review up last week, but got caught up with my son’s college admissions and related activities. But here I am now, most things wrapped up and looking forward to an interesting new phase in life. I was in excellent company, though, because I read THE…
Teens and technology… as a parent of a teen who grew up with a lot of screen time as a preteen, I understand full well the headache this can cause. When I was a child, my main source of entertainment was playing with friends in the neighborhood outside until my folks called me in for…



