Inspired by teacher, award-winning poet, and author, George Ella Lyon’s poem Where I am From Where I am From I am from my mother’s delicate henna-ed hands, from discovering fragrant dried petals of Magnolia in her diaries, with recipes for food lovingly cooked from scratch, cherished from treasured steel tiffin carriers.…
Posts tagged as “relationships”
Here are nine actions that destroy trust and three actionable steps you can take right away—I’ve added a list of suggested readings for more information. You will agree that trust is vital to all our relationships. Whether it is your partner, spouse, family, or friends—they need to trust you and know…
When someone moves into a new home, it’s customary to give them a gift. Known as a housewarming gift, some homeowners might host a small party to welcome people into their new space. A thoughtful gesture like a useful customized gift can make their transition even more special, offering a personal…
Preparing to make your home safe for aging parents can be a daunting task. On one hand, it is a fantastic opportunity to have them with you as you get to spend quality time together and also look after them. On the other hand, it can pose a challenge. There are…
In all areas of life – business, personal, family, friends, health – we are constantly surrounded by the same people. The ones we live with, work with, work out with and so on who make our inner circle – this does not change all that much over time. It follows from…
M for my Mom. My mentor, my BFF. My shero who made me who I am today. Gone too soon. She passed away suddenly following a collapsed lung leading to hospitalization, on a week-long life support and finally, a massive heart attack after internal sepsis. Right until the moment before she…
I am delighted to be part of the book tour for The Friendship List by Susan Mallery. Heartfelt thanks to Netgalley for the advance review copy. The Friendship List: A Novel by Susan Mallery On Sale Date: August 4, 2020 Genre: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary Pages: 384 About the book Already…