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This little person sings in the bathroom. She makes up songs. And then after the routine of washing her hands and feet struts into the room nagging me to help her wear her pajama. I am in an office meeting and she appears on my side to stare at the screen. In her signature gentle…
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I watched Axone (pronounced – akhonee) on Netflix 10 days ago. It’s a quiet, satirical portrayal of feeling like an outsider – in this case in your own country – because of one’s food preferences. The story revolves around a bunch of North-east Indian friends living in the capital and trying to cook a traditional…
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Writing this as part of a writing workshop I had the privilege to be a part of. The exercise was to write something inspired by a favorite song. I struggled a lot with picking a favorite song. Not only there are many, but in these times it’s tough to put a finger on what I…
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We have a 3 yo at home. In this life (ves?) altering time, we tried to explain to her why one can no longer go out to play or walk. I don’t know how much she understood. But she seems to have caught on to the virus bit. The other day she was playing with…
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I went to watch the movie Thappad today. It’s outstanding, well-written and made. Yada yada yada. Experts have already spoken truckloads about it. I don’t think I can add anything more. So I’ll instead write about my neighbors (a couple) in the movie hall. They reached late. Since I was in the aisle seat I…
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Pre script: I picked up this book from fellow book lover and voracious reader Tanvi’s IG book reviews. I love a compelling, atmospheric, well-written fiction book. Especially when the writer has found her unique voice. I have never been a fan of Liz Gilbert’s non-fiction books. Have I read them? – Yes. Did I enjoy…
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This (2019) has been a great running year. I logged the most KMs this year. I was regular (barring the 30-days gap in October after an accident) and consistent. One of the highlights was changes in diet to include more of a few foods and actively monitor what I was eating. I was not really…
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Because rituals are a safe space here I go again! Sharing the books I read through the latter half of 2019. Not as many as I would have liked. Books from 1st half of 2019 are listed here. Educated by Tara Westover – This is one of the top 2019 reads for me. I loved…
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I read the beautiful debut novel The Far Field by Madhuri Vijay last weekend and tried penning down the stir of emotions it caused. Sometimes all we remain to someone’s experience of life is an outsider. Beyond family, friends and belonging in a way we are all outsiders to the joy, pain, suffering of others.…
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I got to spend a lot of time with my parents – I was truly at home this time by working from home for 10 days and being around them 24/7. the ‘why’ is not important, but lets call it an health embuggarance. 2 days before I left, we were discussing employment in the 70s…