I could see the horror in his eyes as I sped on the freeway. He was clutching tightly to his seat and his knuckles were white. He was swallowing fiercely and alternately looking at his watch and at the freeway. He seemed to get his composure only after his drop off at the tutoring center. … Continue reading Do this before you judge
Tag: Growth
I am an alchemist
Aloha, Namaste, How are ya'll today? I had a very interesting afternoon today and wanted to share my process of coping. So here goes. I am a person who likes to keep everything prim and proper and in its place. Kiddo is the exact opposite. She leaves things around even after repeated reminders. She washed … Continue reading I am an alchemist
A primer on making photocopies
When kiddo was little, very little, I used to do something that I am not proud of. I used to squeeze her hand to let her know that what she was doing or saying was not right. Example - if we were at a party and I was chatting with someone (a grown up) and … Continue reading A primer on making photocopies
Room Temperature Butter
Why is room temperature butter important in the first place? Because butter has certain unique properties that distinguish it from other fats used for baking. It’s solid at room temperature, but unlike other saturated fats, it’s whippable—in other words, it’s capable of holding air. This is important in baking because during the “creaming” stage, in which butter … Continue reading Room Temperature Butter
I am a lighthouse
Ok, not literally 🙂 Did you read my post titled Inner Light? Those two words really stirred my soul. Do I have Inner Light, I started wondering? Umm... I do not think so. So, how do I cultivate it? Before cultivating it, I need to define it, yes? My definition is - a light within … Continue reading I am a lighthouse
Inner Light
People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.Elisabeth Kubler -Ross
Making new memories
Happy New Year! On January 1st, we went on a trip to this beautiful seaside town, I was driving. Kiddo had severe motion sickness due to the hairpin curves and threw up in the car. We somehow made it to the parking lot which was full. We pulled up alongside a house to get her … Continue reading Making new memories
Declaration of human rights
Inspiration drawn from my book review
My picture book
Think Like a Monk – A book review
I would rate this book a 5/5. It is a 500 odd page book. I can usually finish a book in 3 days but this one took longer since I had to contemplate as it is chock full of wisdom. I use a digital reading app to checkout books from my library. The app is … Continue reading Think Like a Monk – A book review
