It’s a part of a mantra taken from the Taittiriya Upanishad. अतिथी means without a fixed calendrical time , देवो means God and भव means Be ! This code of conduct epitomises Indian hospitality . A lot amongst us would love visit and spend a few days with our family and close friends .The late […]

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In the 42 years of our marriage , I don’t remember having brought Spouse close to tears than when I asked him recently if he was willing to shave my head.He agreed and I was so delighted with his work . Precision .. a doctors hallmark ! This was not intended to aggrandize my hair […]

Read More Finding beauty in a broken world .

While a lot of people are waxing eloquent on social media about what our government is not doing and what it should be doing . The irony of life cannot be ignored . While we watch devastation and death on one hand .. I see hope and happiness on the other . I know one […]

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Dear migraine , Greetings from a dear friend ! Just a tiny request can you please hang out literally ANYWHERE other than my trigeminal nerve? Migraines don’t kill you ,they just torture you enough that you wish they did ! Migraines can make you feel like your head is going to explode. Sometimes you just […]

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“When your space is clean and uncluttered you have no choice but to examine your inner state.” ~~Marie Kondo It was always a treat to watch Maa’s organisational skills , the whole spectrum,cupboards , furniture , party logistics , kitchen and it would be very unfair if I did not make a special mention of […]

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I have always wondered how people set #RelationshipGoals Social media is full of girls coming home to a dozen red roses or a surprise vacation to a dream destination ! But I am not one of them ! Sad ? Not really but then one had to redefine goals and restructure the meaning of romance […]

Read More Relationship goals .. a gentle reminder to self !

At a recent Book club meet the Gossip Girl an American young adult novel series written by Cecily von Ziegesar, a highly recommended book was being reviewed ! It was so interesting to listen to each of our perspective on the same book . Thats what I cherish about book clubs ! What did I […]

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Turning 60  almost feels like a triumph .. I have no idea how I made it this far and that too in fairly good shape and for this I am truly grateful . So here am celebrating the 39 th anniversary of my 21 st birthday and I am ready to fall in love with […]

Read More The September Sapphire girl ! 

Are you fascinated by the sewing machine ? I am ! As a child I watched with joy when Maa tailored our outfits , school uniforms , pyjama & kurta for my grand pa, pillow slips , sari blouses and one time she even stitched fabric upholstery for her car ! I have very vivid […]

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