There’s so much happening around us these days — endless noise, rushing, and headlines that make our hearts heavy. Somewhere between the chaos of the world and the busyness of life, I found myself craving something quieter this Diwali. Something that brings peace.Something that brings joy. For me, that joy has always come through poetry….
Read moreWhere has the wonder gone?
Image by Vilius Kukanauskas from Pixabay A Childhood Full of Magic From a very young age, I had a vivid imagination. I would dream up fairies and dragons—who were always good and powerful—and I would imagine grand scenarios where I was the one saving the Earth and all the creatures on it. If I wasn’t…
Read moreWhen the tears don’t come
Three deaths in one month. Enough to shake anyone. But when two are sudden and unexpected, it doesn’t just shake—you shatter. It’s not as if I haven’t known loss. I’ve lost my husband, my father, a dear friend, a beloved cousin—and of course, my dog Muffin. Except for Dad, they all died far too young….
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When the Carbs Call, and You Must Answer Once upon a time in a land far, far away (okay, my kitchen), I opened the fridge and whispered to the cheesecake:“Today… you are free.” Why? Because it’s International No Diet Day — the glorious, guilt-free celebration of food, body acceptance, and telling your salad to take…
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