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…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
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…
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.…
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…