Back in October 2023 I made a trip to California to meet some good friends of mine. First stop was Aptos, a beach town in Santa Cruz county to visit my lovely friend K whom I'd met in an online Reiki class in 2021. She and I had wanted to visit Mount Shasta together. So … Continue reading Dreaming of Mount Shasta
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The Pea Monster and Other Made-up Stories
If you're a parent that has to deal with a picky eater, then this story is for you. I can't promise you'll get the same results but it's worth a shot if you've exhausted all other recourses. Back in 2005, my boy was a wee baby just getting introduced to solid food. And I had … Continue reading The Pea Monster and Other Made-up Stories
Sumathi Mutasshi—My Other Grandmother
I have two biological grandmothers and one adopted grandmother. My book, "Thank you, Dadima," which is a memoir of my dad's mom has an entire chapter dedicated to Ganga, my adopted grandmother. But many of you don't know much about my mom's mom or Mutasshi, as I used to call her. Her name was Sumathi … Continue reading Sumathi Mutasshi—My Other Grandmother
The Roaring 40s…
The other day I was lamenting to my parents about stubborn belly fat that won't go away and they told me that happens at "my age". I felt like it was a little premature for me to be having this conversation but it really got me thinking. I just celebrated a milestone birthday last month … Continue reading The Roaring 40s…
The Fruits of Perseverance
It has been a while since I last blogged and I'm writing to share the realization of a long cherished dream. My struggle to find full-time employment in my field is something that shows up in my blogs from time to time. Regular readers are familiar with my transition from unemployed to underemployed to doing … Continue reading The Fruits of Perseverance
A Day in the Life of the Unemployed
The novelty of moving to a new place has quickly worn off and I realize we are still unemployed albeit in a different part of the world. The days seem to bleed into one another. It doesn't matter if it is a Monday or a Friday. Only weekends seem different, with the kids around. The rest of week … Continue reading A Day in the Life of the Unemployed
My Big Secret – Part 2
I think I left you hanging long enough. So here is my second big secret. If you have been following my blog for the past year, you know of my big move to India and all the trials and travails that followed. It wasn't as easy move after spending 13 years of my married life … Continue reading My Big Secret – Part 2
The Restless City and Me
February 9th came and went but I hardly noticed. Nope I didn't forget my own birthday or anyone's for that matter. Nor was it my wedding anniversary. It was simply 4 years since I started this blog. No biggie right? Wrong! The pause breathe and relax lady is totally swept by the city and that … Continue reading The Restless City and Me
The Pull of Power Places – Trip to Arunachala
When I was a kid I recall reading about sacred places around the world where miraculous healing occurred and which drew multitudes of people to it. But it was in my early twenties that I actually visited one such power place with spiritual vibes so palpable that the air feels different. It wasn’t very … Continue reading The Pull of Power Places – Trip to Arunachala
Shining Your Light
This blog post was supposed to be "Challenges in Chennai" thanks to my friend S. Another friend H who looked back at her blog posts from several years ago urged me to do the same. I looked at all the pieces I wrote after arriving in Chennai - one miserable piece after the next. Where … Continue reading Shining Your Light