The more things change
For those of my readers who were wondering where I had disappeared to for the last couple of months, I have some wonderful news to share. Well, I was in
Waiting for slumber
My problem is that the moment my head touches the pillow, I fall asleep. Instantly, that is. There is no tossing, turning, adjusting the duvet, or counting of sheep. Also,
Etiquette and manners
It should not bother me so late in life, but honestly speaking, I still get extremely annoyed with all the ill-mannered people out there. Especially the ones who do not
Wonder Aunt
“The Indian aunty is everywhere, and she doesn’t even have to be related to you”. This observant statement was made recently by none other than one of the most famous
In search of excellence
Most of us love to reminisce about our past and talk about it. Especially when we become parents. And then we get carried away and give in to some innate
Suggestions for free
Some people love to give advice – it can be friendly, unfriendly, wanted, unwanted, helpful, unhelpful, warranted, unwarranted, useful or even futile -the occasion or circumstance does not seem to
Age benefits
Every once in a while, I get persuaded to step out of my comfort zone and accept an invite to a social engagement. In other words, I agree to attend
Sibling rivalry
I have observed that there is nothing particularly amazing about having siblings. However, we don’t have much of a choice in the matter because our parents, nature, and God are
My only sunshine
When I held my little granddaughter for the first time, she simply took my breath away. There is no sight more beautiful in the entire world than that of one’s
Old young
I realised quite recently that when I got married, my mother had not even turned 50. She reached that milestone two years later, but looking at her pictures from that