I love children’s books and When Santa was a baby is one of the most endearing books I’ve read. Beautifully written by Linda Bailey and charmingly illustrated by Genevieve Godbout, this is the story of how Santa became Santa. Thank you, NetGalley for the ARC. Age Range: 3 – 7 years Grade…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Book review of Happiness is all we want by Ashutosh Mishra “Happiness is all we want!” by Ashutosh Mishra offers an almost step-by-step guide to a happy and fulfilling life by addressing the three pillars of our existence, our mind, body, and spirit. I recently received the book “Happiness is all…
You already know that walking is the best exercise, especially because it needs no special equipment, except for a pair of good walking shoes. This post is not about that kind of exercise, although I recommend it highly. While walking is great for physical fitness, it can also keep you mentally…
As the time for my son’s visit home drew close, I started making plans, gloating on the three weeks we would be spending together. He usually has his own list of favorite places to visit and we both enjoy historical sites, art and culture-related outings and of course, the zoo. As…
I’d like to share a beautiful poem that touched my soul. It is “She Let Go” I’d love to know what you think. She Let Go Without a thought or a word, she let go. She let go of fear. She let go of the judgments. She let go of the…
So my son turned 20 last week. I spent the morning going through all our photo albums holding memories from the day he was born, and in the process, set aside a few photos to see, again. Most of these were school memories. I fondly recalled how he liked to gift…
Technology changes at lightning speed, especially when it comes to smartphones. And chances are, like me, you’ve got an old cell phone or three tucked away, collecting dust in your drawer. Lucky you if you have been able to trade them in each time you upgrade to a new one. But…