Fudge, the dog who is actually a cat
The pressure of turning 40 is tremendous if you don't have anything to brag about on social media. It had been a good ten months since I had crossed the...
Sridevi – My North Star
I woke up yesterday morning like millions of others to the tragic news of Sridevi's demise. And my immediate reaction was that of disbelief. She's too young to go was...
How to lose out on being School Captain
At the beginning of the school term 'Why don't you stand for School Captain?' I asked. 'Nah', she dismissed the idea with a wave of her hand. 'Too much work.'...
Khushi Ke Pal Sang Khuljaye Bachpan
And a woman who held a babe against her bosom said, "Speak to us of Children." And he said... "Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of...
The 13th Birthday Party – Part III
Yes, yes, we are still talking about the 13th birthday party that was epic! Read Part I and Part II, lest you feel a tad bit lost in this post. So,...
The 13th Birthday Party – Part II
So, we had decided on an Instagram 13th Birthday Party for the princess. With the invites and the cake taken care of, I now had to look at the decor....
The 13th Birthday Party – Part I
April 2015, the official year for the TEENS to be knocking on our door. Of course, the princess had been giving us a crash course on how to deal with...
Helping Let Go……Simple Funeral Etiquette
Death is the biggest universal truth, and yet, there is never a right time to let go of a loved one. The trauma can take years to heal, and the...
The Big Year – 2014
So now that the ‘New Year’ has settled to being ‘not so new’, and I've nursed my darn hangover, I decided it’s time. Time for a generous recap of The...
Twelve Years Ago – The Black Dog Chronicles
I had just begun my third trimester. Things were looking good. Round, but good. So, I kind of took time to go from one place to the other. Think of...