Some days look like they’re headed downhill and try as you might, the brakes won’t work! I mean, everything that can possibly go wrong, manages to, or tries its very best and succeeds! Take this morning, for instance. I woke up. I brushed my teeth. I smiled at myself in the…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
As a Mom I tend to be a little laid back. I am not the kind of person who nags. I remember when my son was in the third standard/grade, his teacher asked the class to name three things they liked about their Mom. I still recall how excited I was…
My association with Horlicks began long before I was born. In fact, my grandmother, who fasted twice a week, believed that it was equal to a meal replacement and claimed that one glass of Horlicks made her feel full and energetic. When I was old enough to enjoy this health beverage,…
Around this time last year, we were in seventh heaven. We were just back from a trip to Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh. If you are wondering why I said heaven on earth, it is because Himachal Pradesh is called “Dev Bhoomi” and it was a wonderful spiritual experience. But let me…
I’ve known Ruchira Khanna, the author and prolific blogger for some years now and I am happy to read and review her book “Voyagers into the unknown”, an unusual story. Thanks to The Book Club for a digital review copy of the book First, the book blurb. Paperback: 156 pages Publisher:…
It is time to look back at this year’s April A to Z Challenge. I almost skipped writing this post, but didn’t want to break the tradition, even though I don’t have much to say. This year, I wasn’t as involved as I hoped to be. 2013, the first year was…
As a diabetic, I was eager to find out what the buzz was all about with the Fortune VIVO Diabetes-Care oil. Considering that I try and minimize oil in my cooking and instead, substitute with healthy fats from fruits and nuts, I was curious. How can there be an oil that…