Dear Son, Happy birthday! This morning, after I had my coffee, I sat down to work as usual, to catch that precious morning hour. But somehow, I could not concentrate. My eyes kept wandering to the clock, and the moment it was 8, I quickly dialed your number. My heart melted…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
As much as we want a good doctor, we must also try and be good patients. I was upset yesterday after a conversation with my uncle. He’s in his seventies and my aunt is in her sixties. Both have health issues and must take medications on a regular basis to lead…
I consider myself fortunate to be connected with some of the best writers out there, and always have an unlimited source of motivation. So I decided, every alternate Saturday, starting today, I will post something about writing: writing tips, inspiring quotes about writing, book excerpts, interviews with writers, guest posts by published…
“We just don’t get enough time with each other!” “There’s so much school work for the kids–and we carry our own work home. Where’s the time to talk?” “How I wish we could at least have an hour together” “By the time I am back home, I am so tired” Sounds…
I am one of those lucky people who grew up in a joint family that was rich in every way except financially. Every member was generous to a fault and exuded kindness. Not even one hesitated to take the shirt off their backs to give to someone in need. As far…
As any child of the sixties—like me—will attest, one of our most exciting, and biggest sources of entertainment was going to the movies. We’d plan days ahead and try to get that first-day-first-show if it was a favorite star and then, keep bragging about it until the next movie. While we…
One thing that’s guaranteed in abundance during the holiday season and Christmas, followed by New Year, is stress. Oh, it is not a bad thing, but free time becomes a luxury. How to find time for yourself? What with managing home, work and all the pleasant extras that celebrations are made…