Archive for the 'Sun' Category

Quite a nice weekend!

Saturday went past in a series of arratai sessions, samayal and a birthday party. Sunday however, was my first ever picnic since I moved here. I mean first ever in the sense the first one that I planned and went out with just family. Right from making kalanda sadham, packing plates, spoons and other essentials […]

Good Morning! Rise and Shine!!!

This is exactly how I woke my little sister up today morning. Far from the usual grudging and sleepy response, I think I shocked her into getting up. A few minutes later she called back and wanted to know if I was always this bubbly in the morning. She said it was shocking!
I am not […]

Ahh! the smell of mulch!

Never thought I’d live to see this day. When I would proclaim my joy to the world on how much I loved the smell of mulch. Don’t get me wrong. Mulch smells and horribly too but after years of seeing the seasons change, I have finally learned to associate the smell of mulch with the […]

Child of the Sun!

I stand slowly sipping on my coffee looking out the window in my living room savoring the morning chillness and the warmth of the hot beverage sliding down my throat. The pressure cooker hisses in the background and the aroma of vegetables cooking swirls around the home.
These are moments I cherish. The stillness, the warmth, […]