• Writing Postcards

    Eons ago, I had purchased a book of vintage postcards hoping and wishing that one day I will have children who will indulge me by sharing my love for writing postcards too.  I am happy to report that it’s pay off time!

    Writing Postcards
  • Hair Advice

    I am interrupting my usual Friday ramblings with a call for help.  I am struggling with some hair issues lately.  The frizz is absolutely out of control and my front hair has stopped growing.  Sure, there are bigger and worse problems out there, but I am crying nonetheless. Please help! 

    Hair Advice
  • Our trip to the Outer Banks, NC

    Despite living in North Carolina for many years on and off, I have never made it to the Outer Banks, until now. Last week my two nephews Eshaan and Aashrai (ages 14 and 10) were visiting with school being out, and we figured what better time to try out our fantasy of having lots of kids than to plan…

    Our trip to the Outer Banks, NC
  • My New Favorite Activity

    Not sure if this further solidifies my weirdness but my new favorite activity these days is weeding the garden! For a self professed plant killer, I am so happy to finally be useful.  There is something incredibly soothing and trance-like about getting those buggers out of the garden AND it is quite a workout.  I never knew this…

  • A Surprise Birthday Party

    I remember a couple of years ago when it was -42 degrees in Chicago during the winter and I decided to go out for a walk just to see what it feels like (I was numb in 60 seconds).  Last weekend was the opposite of that misery here in Raleigh with 100 degree heat and…

  • Happy Birthday Devang!

    The stories I have heard of Devang as a kid confirm the fact that he was born a badass.  This is a guy who has always followed his heart, who has always found the best and the brightest around him, who can fix anything, who has always without fail expected action over complains, who is kind and…

    Happy Birthday Devang!