My contribution to our yard has always been limited to weeding for two reasons: (1) My obsession to straighten spaces translates nicely to pulling things out and clearing ground, (2) Unlike waiting for things to grow, weeding is instant gratification. Today I realized that my yard needs me in a bigger capacity for the simple… Continue reading Finding Happiness { in yard work }
Muscle Memory
Asha's instant camera was within easy reach. So out of curiosity, I took a selfie to see what my face looks like to others when I am not smiling or talking. I have to say that I was a little bit surprised at how mad I look. Do I have RBF? Resting Bitch Face. Yes,… Continue reading Muscle Memory
Wedding Photos
During quiet contemplations, I have often wondered what my kids think it means to be Indian. I don't keep a shrine at home, I don't wear Indian clothes, I speak English, I spend too much time trying to be French, I don't cook very many Indian things, I don't have many Indian friends, I don't… Continue reading Wedding Photos
Motherhood & Rejected Dinners
I think I can write a whole book about my hurt feelings from dinners that have been rejected by my family. I have handled all other aspects of motherhood quite well I think including but not limited to - running on 2 hours of sleep for longer than any human should, a messy home, bottomless… Continue reading Motherhood & Rejected Dinners
Buzz Kill: Graduation Photos
Just a few days ago I was complaining to my friend Dottie about all the "graduation" photos I kept seeing on my social media feed of young kids going on to Kindergarten, or whatever their next elementary school-grade might happen to be. I mean, yes they are cute, but isn't the cap and gown, and… Continue reading Buzz Kill: Graduation Photos
Best Podcasts Moms Can Listen to During Long-Haul Travels
Summer vacation is upon us. And if your plans include road trips and travels with your family, I am excited to share this guest post by Eloise Rowley. Although podcasts were initially created in the early 2000s, with the invention of the iPhone, the medium didn’t have the mainstream audience it has now until 2014.… Continue reading Best Podcasts Moms Can Listen to During Long-Haul Travels
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