It seems like half the year just whizzed by, no? Here we are, already at the end of July, and before we know it, in India, at least, the festival season will begin. But better to be busy than feel time dragging, I think! Do you agree? After my son started…
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I was 34 when I became a mother. I’ve always loved children—still do—and have been voted the go-to babysitter of choice wherever I lived. However, all this did not prepare me for motherhood. Oh, of course I try being a good one, and learn something new every day, both from my…
‘Adventure awaits’ That phrase sends a tingle up my spine. And if you spend any time on social media (d’uh!) you must have seen it popping up with a few ads, for good measure. Then, of course, it becomes mandatory to take a quick fantasy vacation “just to see what is…
Welcome to the August 2014 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Friends This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have shared stories and wisdom about friends. *** Family, Friends and Family Friends Today, I am…
F is for Family. The good F word eh? Today is Day 6 of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge and I am thrilled to talk about my family’s Fabulous Four. Should have been five, but I did not have the privilege of knowing him. I am referring to my…
Yesterday, our apartment complex residents’ committee met to talk about plans for the next four months. September to December is festival season with Ganesh Chaturti, Navratri, Diwali and Christmas, wrapping up with the New Year. All the residents participate enthusiastically with their families and it is a time for group games,…
Paradise is a place on earth. In my home. In my mind. Really. Because I choose to think that way. I was just reading Elle’s post about little words making a big difference and it took me back six months to the beautiful trip we made to Northeast India. Oh, that…