Last week, I took a quick three day trip to my favorite city. I went to attend the wedding reception of one of my favorite people. No matter how many days I have in this city, it is never enough. Some day I fantasize about settling there, because I see it…
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Yes, I had all of those – life laughter and happily ever after Thanks to my Wi Fi going on the blink, I had an impromptu kind of a digital vacation. For a second, I laughed at the irony of not being able to use my new and super fast laptop…
Come to think of it, I had a very interesting week. Mostly centered around children, which really is the best way and perhaps the shortest route to happiness. Truly, hanging out with children is rejuvenating and offers fresh perspectives on life. I would have written this post yesterday and did, in…
We are enjoying a long weekend here, with schools closed for four days to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Decades ago, at my Grandmother’s place, we used to be up at 2.30 am in the morning for an oil massage followed by a hot bath. By 4.30 or 5.00 am,…
I have an unlimited supply of joy. They come in scoops from little angels.. When I don’t see one of these angels I get all worked up. Remember this post where I mentioned a little girl, a second grader I meet often? Well, I felt a little sad when I didn’t…
Auntieeeeeee! she screeches. Hi!, I say Auntie! she says, catching her breath. Why do little kids always run with their heavy school bags? Mmmm.! I answer in a sing song tune. See my magic eraser (she holds up a triangle shaped yellow eraser with a smiley.) Wow! Why is it magic?,…
I just had to share this today. I was going through my digital library, looking for a book when I came across the fabulous “The Law of the Garbage Truck” by David J Pollay and instantly got distracted in a very pleasant way. I first got this book three years ago,…