PinnedUninvited, but not UnwelcomeAn unusually busy summer has left the garden untended. Each view from inside only reminds me of the work that awaits me in dealing with the…Sep 1, 2024Sep 1, 2024
PinnedAs Red as LifeWeddings in India, come with saris, and my trousseau contained the mandatory three or four, but a red sari is the one that I associate most…Aug 31, 2023Aug 31, 2023
PinnedThe Skin Color of GodsIt took only a couple of days to understand, as my friend and I went door to door after school, collecting old newspapers. It was a…Nov 1, 2022Nov 1, 2022
PinnedMemories of MischiefIt was a short walk down a slope, a rare outing for my father who has been house-bound for the past year. Out in the open, away from home…May 1, 20213May 1, 20213
Ghosts of Winters PastIt was only ten years ago, when heavy winds popped open our storm door, and snow came driving into our house, finding its way through…2d ago2d ago
Crisp and SoftThe perfect dosai is crisp and soft: crispy around the edges, soft in the middle. Crispy enough to satisfy the picky teenager, soft enough…Mar 11Mar 11
Screams, Laughter and FriendshipPrimal screams pierce the air, emanating from the center of the park, spreading outward. The dozen or so voices, primarily male, echo…Jan 30Jan 30
Resolution(s)The sound of humming crickets fills the air, the males vying with each other to attract mates with their loud chirps. Lizards climb walls…Dec 31, 20241Dec 31, 20241
Sticks and MudIt is cold and raining, and all I feel like doing is snuggle inside a warm blanket with perhaps a good book, rising only for a hot cup of…Nov 30, 2024Nov 30, 2024
SymbiosisThere is only one living thing on earth that is visible from space, and here we are in it: the Great Barrier Reef. It took us almost two…Nov 1, 2024Nov 1, 2024
