I have an indoor palm plant that was bought over five years ago from Bangalore airport. Yes, you read it right. From the airport. My parents were visiting us in Bangalore and VT and I had gone to drop them to the airport. After they proceeded to the departure gate, we noticed a small stall … More Spot the special in the mundane
You are a reader. A well-read and informed one. There are hundreds millions of articles on the web and thousands of blogs. You invest your precious time here when you stop by to read a post on this blog. You read a few opening lines and then you spot an error. What will you do? … More Will you tell me what’s wrong?
I have a good news to share. I am going to US next month for work. Alone? What about him? How will he manage home? Last summer when I broke the news of my work travel to families on both sides, I had not expected the reaction. They were excited for me after being worried that … More Of breaking the norms and stereotypes
Hey! How are you? What’s up? How is it going? Hi there! How are you doing? Every time I got into an Uber, the cabby would ask me that question. Pleasantries like they say. I would smile, share that I am visiting from India and that it was my first time in Minneapolis. They would … More How are you?
This started with a chat. Can you believe where all they have put in the DM thing? Those instant messages where we want to sum up lives but end up wishing if we could meet and talk like we used to in the past. DR and I have known each other for over 10 years now … More 20s Vs 30s
You know I am not the one who would spend a lot of time by the kitchen window. On Sundays, it is about those many cups of tea. As I watch the boiling water and tea leaves, life feels going too fast. Those bubbles of colored water are bursting even before they can grow to … More A Sunday by my kitchen window
Yes, #metoo. I hadn’t thought about writing this down but then what’s truth is truth. And since when non-acceptance became the truth? On my Facebook timeline this month, many of my friends and connections shared their #metoo stories. All were scary and disturbing. One more than the other. I read them all but did not … More It’s true, #metoo
Recently an acquaintance called me. She has always been kind enough to check on me and my well-being. We spoke at length about our careers, things we are doing, travel plans and common friends. Then I asked her about someone we knew and what I heard, I hadn’t expected. She said, “She likes my pictures … More A like for a like isn’t love
Relativity is not meant to stay in Physics text books. It’s a part of our lives. Have you ever observed how photography can make things look closer and bigger? Something that’s small depends on where you are looking from. Life is no different. We see everything relative to some other thing. “They are rich”. “She … More Relativity – Not just a concept
Sundays are Chore-days. Like many of you already know, I am not the one who frets about chores. Not that I am very efficient or meticulous but I don’t let the household chores take my mind space. Be it cleaning, organizing, so on and so forth. I digress. So, yesterday as I folded the laundry one after … More Can I be paid for this job?
happiness and food 