The roads in my locality were recently asphalted. Not that the roads weren’t were good but then, after some digging they sure needed a fix. Let’s not get into what happens when elections are around the corner. Now that more drama has unfolded in my state, we better talk about things that matter. This is … More Asphalt and a leaf
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
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
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
Last evening, there was a heavy downpour in my part of the city. The Sun was setting and within no time, the clouds filled up the sky and it started raining. Cats and dogs. I am sure a few trees would have fallen and water would have clogged in many part of the city. Sunday … More That swaying curtain and my thoughts
In my Yoga class yesterday, the instructor was in a reflective mood. While he was guiding us to various asanas, he spoke of how we need to be discovering ourselves and the limits to which we can stretch our body. As he spoke, my mind wandered to the lives we lead, our daily chores, the … More Are you discovering yourself?
The pan was hot and the oil had warmed up well. As I poured the dosa batter on the pan and started to roll it, within minutes one side was light brown and cooked and the other had just begun to fluff up and started to take the heat in. Love is like rolling a dosa. … More Of love and rolling a dosa
If you, think flocking at a counter is better than getting into a line, like to jump lines when waiting at a billing counter, ask people to move a little ahead in line since you feel space is getting wasted, never know why should you stand behind the yellow line, stand up as soon as … More Can I give you something for your impatience?
Last week I was busy with some yarn and learning crochet. More about that experience later but while handling yarn, I learnt an important lesson. The yarn I had was all tangled with no beginning or end in sight. I had a partner who tried to fix up the mess by shaking it up. It seemed … More Handful of yarn and a life lesson
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