These days I feel like a bit of a travel agent. Seriously. It seems like I am constantly browsing travel sites, looking for the best deals, waiting on them to get back with flight ticket offers before I finally book those tickets. But why, you might ask. Four reasons. Husband travels a lot.…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
As a Mom, I think traveling with kids is fun. I’ve enjoyed making trips with my son as well as my own nephews and nieces, and friends’ kids and it has always been memorable, in a nice way. And when I was a kid, my Mom always encouraged me to write…
Time passes in a flash, but gratitude lingers on in a lifetime.” – Christine Ang Much of October went by in a blur. Or that’s how it seems like to my somewhat clouded vision. I feel somewhat disoriented, probably because of the flu. Have you noticed how, when there’s a viral…
Air travel is often the best way to get around, especially if you are planning a trip to another country or region, what with so many options and affordable fares. I still remember my first flight, way back in 1987, from Madras to Hyderabad. I was so excited at the thought…
Parenting. Ah! the Final Frontier. Just when you think you got this whole parenting thing down, you realize there’s more to learn and do to prepare your child for the world (because yes, no matter how old they are… you know what I mean!). Getting your child ready to be a…
I woke up this morning and lit the lamp, and had my conversation with the divine as usual. As I sat with my tumbler of coffee, warming my hands and waiting for my son’s call, my mind rolled back to decades ago when Diwali was a big deal at home. Ours…
Festival days are here and most people are sprucing up their homes and beautifying it to celebrate. It is a great time to boost curb appeal. While some people get into deep spring cleaning, others give their home a full makeover—like my neighbors are doing right now. The people who live…