I am craving for a strong dose of the positive in my life right now. Losing two close friends in a span of two weeks is taking its toll. I have the reputation of being a naturally sunny person. No matter what color frames I wear, as a bespectacled person, I…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
I did not smile today. I am sad. A dear friend has passed away. I called her to confirm our date this week and it broke my heart to hear her son’s voice tell me that his mother was no more. Then her Mother’s sobs on the phone, mirroring mine. I…
The thought of writing this post had me smiling – nah – grinning. Happiness is a DIY project, indeed. It is probably because – even though I am a fan of lists and enjoy bullet-pointing what I learn – this is not a subject I often write about. When I was…
Some days can be so frustrating. Everything that can go wrong, will. Murphy’s Law – remember? The power fails The batteries can’t charge The phone doesn’t work The taps leak The day won’t go as planned Life comes to a standstill. Truth is, life really does not come to a standstill.…
The harder I work, the luckier I get. If there’s truth in that statement, then I must be the luckiest soul on this planet. March marks a very big anniversary in my life. So let’s start at the very beginning a very good place to start… In 1997, I quit my…
Happy International Women’s Day! #MakeItHappen This post has been brewing for a while. You know I enjoy walking around my area and chatting with just about anyone who returns my smile. (I know what you’re thinking – there’s a name for it. Ha, ha). I meet many people. From different social…
I hope you enjoyed reading – and – watching! – my experience with the Hamilton Beach Hand Blender! I am happy to share my Banana Ragi Chocolate Cake Video recipe. I received the Hamilton Beach Oven Toaster Grill (model 31103-IN) with rotisserie and convection with the hand blender. Here is the follow-up…