By walking slowly and mindfully, I moved a smaller distance but made great leaps in terms of keen observation
How I Completed My Seven-Day Gratitude Challenge
Although it has been several years since I left the US, I always feel the need to express gratitude in the days leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday that falls towards the end of November. This year it was on 25 Nov. I decided to use my social media platform...
It’s About How They Make You Feel
After weeks of delaying the inevitable, I finally went for my MRI. Although I am OK with blood draws and x-rays, I hate the MRI machine. I don't like the claustrophobic tunnel, the loud noises (sounds like a construction zone) and the general attitude of the...
It’s Launch Day!
It’s finally here! 15th October 2021! The day my book becomes available to readers everywhere. Under my ribs is a feeling that is a curious mixture of happy butterflies and a quiet sense of accomplishment, with a pinch of anxiety about how my book baby will be...
What I Learned by Being a Hometown Tourist
Setting aside time for play may not be easy during a pandemic. But becoming a hometown tourist may teach some valuable lessons
A Walk After The Rain
A walk in the warm aftermath of a tropical thunderstorm in the nature reserve near my home is a refreshing elixir after a long work week
What We Gain By Celebrating Holidays
Recalling the benefits of taking time away from daily life to mark holidays and other days, despite the inconvenience
A Year-end List for A Very Unusual Year
My year-end list during a pandemic year includes new ways of doing previously loved activities.
Settling For A Staycation
Why working from home during a pandemic made me sign up for a staycation
Celebrating Diwali In The New Normal
Finding a new way to celebrate Diwali with the people we have seen most often during the year of Covid19












