Rajasthan is one state I am yet to visit in India, and it is on my priority travel wish list. In fact, we had planned a trip for October since my son has a week off, but had to postpone it due to various reasons. But that did not stop me…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
i believe in looking for the silver lining in every situation in life, especially when things seem rough, simply because that is a great way to see the positive side, learn, and move on. Recognizing the good in every experience, every moment, keeps me balanced and happy. Today, I am thrilled to…
There was a time when home security meant having a good lock, a shotgun, and a bull mastiff named Jaws. Ha, ha! I am sure you’ll agree, considering the recent riots we have been going through because of a certain water sharing issue, as well as events in almost every country…
When we take time to express gratitude and appreciate all the wonderful things we have in our lives, we are happier, healthier and at peace. And if, like me, you write a gratitude journal, you know exactly how it feels – joyous. Let’s celebrate World Gratitude Day today! Here are… Ten…
Feeling a little overwhelmed with my to-do list, I indulged in a wee bit of self-pity yesterday. I missed my Mom more intensely than ever, because she had a wonderful way of joking me out of any situation. (I am not sure about my usage of “joking” but you get what…
There comes a time in your life when you have to let go of all the pointless drama and the people who create it and surround yourself with people who make you laugh so hard that you forget the bad and focus solely on the good. After all, life is too…
I have to confess that I am not a “juice person”, although my family enjoys their nutrition in a glass occasionally. I have always preferred to eat fresh fruit and veggies rather than drink them. These days, as a diabetic, I also consider them a healthy snack, so juice is not…







