I grew up with my grandma and feel absolutely blessed. Not everyone is lucky enough to grow up with grandparents but those who do, will probably agree that it is one of the best things about life and builds so many wonderful memories to cherish. I know I agree. My grandmother was quite strict, but she was also one of…
There used to be a time when it seemed like life was one long party after another. I guess it can seem like that when you live in a joint family– grandma, uncles, aunts, my mom and I, and constantly visiting cousins and house guests almost the year around. People would simply land up and blend in. Sometimes 20 of…
I was probably five years old when our joint family of 30+ members slowly started dispersing. Marriages, new jobs, job transfers—all the usual things. We lived in Mumbai. My Grandmother’s brothers lived in the family estate very close to our place with their rather large family, and of course, the houses were like extensions of each other with Mom’s cousins…
It was their twenty-first wedding anniversary. His wife suggested that he take another woman out for dinner and a movie. As his expression turned to shocked surprise, she continued, “I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.” The other woman she wanted him to visit was his mother,…
Choosing the right furniture for your family room, den, or living room can take some planning, especially if you have several age groups under one household like ours had. In fact, even with the three of us, we are Sheldon Coopers at heart, with our “spots” and favorite chairs. I fondly recall the challenge we had years ago, with our…