We never have to look far for inspiration in life. The people I see around me, especially the women, who go about their routine patiently and always show up at work, never fail to inspire me to take a deep breath and remember to slow down. They lead nomadic lives, going…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Aunts. Who doesn’t have them? I did. Quite a few, including my Mom’s own sisters. Each one unique in her own way. While each one was reasonably loving, she did tend to be rather dominating. Probably because my Mom was the youngest in the family. In fact, she was just three…
A few months ago, I reviewed the stylish Vaya Tyffyn following its grand launch, and have been using it regularly. When I got an invitation to review the latest 600 ml version of this lunchbox, I was definitely interested and eager to see what it looked like. If I thought the…
This is perhaps my most important Gratitude post. We all know how easy it is to feel grateful when all is well. But when life throws a series of shockers without losing momentum, that’s when the way we respond really matters. “No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.”…
I admit traveling is a passion for me, but for some people I know, it is a hectic experience. The thing that makes it even worse for them is when the airport carousel rolls around . . . without their luggage. And of course missing even one bag is a miserable…
The A to Z Challenge is just around the corner I’d so love to do it I swear upon my honor This is my fifth year Laughing from A to Z How could I not be here And set my words free? I have no computer Nor is my internet stable…
If there is one thing a new mom dreads, it is the constant truckload of advice that starts arriving like an avalanche. It all begins when she announces her pregnancy. Don’t do this, do that. Oh, no, no, no–never do this! And so on. As the D-day approaches, and the mom-to-be…