La familia 29 May, 2017 The summer of 2017 was a remarkable. La familia took a road trip to the lush, cooler climes of Uttarakhand from Gurugram, where the summer heat was refusing to beat a retreat. One of our pit stops was my birth place; the stunningly, verdant Pantnagar University, before we headed … Continue reading La Familia: #WordlessWednesday
,Last week I was book-ed; hook, line, and sinker. I received three books that I had ordered on Amazon. One being Khaled Hosseini's - Sea Prayer, the other Twinkle Khanna's - Pyjamas are Forgiving and the third, a parenting book by Dr. Laura Markham- Peaceful Parent Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting. My … Continue reading Book-ed and Hooked: #MondayMusings #MondayBlogs
Every time Ma sang Hickory Dickory Dock, I thought of Grandpa's grand old clock. In my head a gigantic mouse would stealthily climb Grandpa's clock. It would then twirl around in a tango with the little man playing the drums. Many moons have transcended time and tide. I'm back to Grandpa's crumbling mansion. Grandpa … Continue reading Grandpa’s Clock: #FridayFictioneers
“I saw my life branching out before me like the green fig tree in the story. From the tip of every branch, like a fat purple fig, a wonderful future beckoned and winked." - Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar The Mighty Fig Tree On our arrival at Balur Estate, Chikamaglur this August, the … Continue reading The Mighty Fig Tree: #ThursdayTreeLove
walk with the ellies October 3, 2015 We had taken a wondrous weekend trip to Wildlife SOS Agra, with a bunch of dear friends. Wildlife SOS encourages its visitors to volunteer for its rescued elephants and Indian bears. We spent two very memorable days bathing the elephants, feeding them, watching them engage in their daily … Continue reading Walk with The Ellies: #WordlessWednesday
August is my birthday month and I look forward to it with much anticipation. In my head I believe that August must turn out perfect. But the August of 2018 proved to be a mixed bag of surprises. Some great, and some not so great. There were challenges galore, but the month was also dotted … Continue reading Gratitude for August 2018: #GratitudeCircle
Photo Credits: Gah Learner moon boonThe Airbnb accommodation is way beyond their expectations. A pristine view, overlooking the stunning Mt. Edna and a radiant moon glistening in all its glory. The fine sheers, and the ornate furniture exude love and warmth. Kaveri lies sprawled on the floral chaise, devouring the new Khaled Hosseini novel. Trisha … Continue reading Moon Boon: #FridayFictioneers
Couple Goals 26th June, 2016 Chanced upon this couple from Rajasthan, on our trek from McLeod Ganj to Bhagsunag falls. I have no idea what the fascinating instrument that the man played is called. The rendition was a piece of pure bliss, that resonated synchronously with the crisp mountain air. This picture opened the … Continue reading Couple Goals: #WordlessWednesday
Ivanka's Land The bus trundles down the countryside, as the mist cloaks itself against the picket fences, partially blurring the view of the ruins and that one odd cottage that stands graciously, in the middle of nowhere. "Stop, please. I need to get off here," hollers Ivanka from her bus seat. "Here?" says the bus … Continue reading Ivanka’s Land: #Fiction #FFAW