My cousin G's wedding was one of the reasons I really wanted to be in Chennai for the winter holidays. She called me sometime in August when she was fixing the date and the venue and confirmed that the kids and P were off for Christmas/New Year. I assured her that we would make it … Continue reading The Chennai Chronicles – Part 3 (The Wedding)
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The Chennai Chronicles – Part 2 (People and Places)
32 days in Chennai. 32 glorious days. I met many old friends and made several acquaintances. So many that I can't possibly write about every person I met. I just picked a few experiences that I think others would like to read about. But just so you know whether I met someone for 10 minutes … Continue reading The Chennai Chronicles – Part 2 (People and Places)
A Place to Call Home…
Where is this elusive place called home? It seems like I've been searching for it all my life. Growing up, I had two homes. I spent the early part of my childhood with my grandma, missing the company of my brother and hoping to live with my parents. My teenage years I spent with my … Continue reading A Place to Call Home…
Love Never Dies…
Sandy hit last week and took many people with it. The pictures of the damage were heart wrenching. One cold December not too long ago we woke up freezing. A freak ice storm had left our town without power. We had to live in a friend's place and then a hotel for five days until … Continue reading Love Never Dies…
Summer Escapes in God’s Own Country…
As the endless summer days come to a close and the stark reality of school, routine and classes loom large, I fondly remember the summer vacations of my childhood days. Every year around May, my Mom’s face would brighten with eager anticipation. Even before school was out for the summer, she’d have our tickets booked … Continue reading Summer Escapes in God’s Own Country…
The Help (Part 2)
I had to write this because I did not mention one stellar person in my last post (Let's Help "The Help"). Probably because I never did consider her the help. She has been around for such a long time that she is part of our family. When my friends came home I always introduced her … Continue reading The Help (Part 2)
Punctuate Life 