Navratri has drawn to a close after nine days of honouring the Goddess in all her awe-impairing forms. Dussera, or the tenth day after Navratri which marks the symbolic eternal triumph of good over evil …
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CoviMusings – The Fragrance of Home
Gold runs through my fingers as I sprinkle it into the simmering mixture of tempered spices, onions, tomatoes and chillies. Turmeric is a spice. But that beautiful yellow gold running through my fingers? That’s an …
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CoviMusings – Home Truths
Author’s Note: For the last few months, humanity’s thoughts have always been underscored by the all-pervading presence of the pandemic. This humble author is no different. I have struggled for the last few months to write …
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mykidneybeans is four years old!
There is a ritual associated with my anniversary posts now, that I am not sure many have caught on to. It started close to my blog’s very first anniversary when I came across an amazing …
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CoviMusings – Wearing my Medals
Author’s Note: For the last few months, humanity’s thoughts have always been underscored by the all-pervading presence of the pandemic. This humble author is no different. I have struggled for the last few months to …
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On Appa’s Birth Anniversary
Happy Birthday AppaIf you were with us todayYou would have turned a ripe old 83And we would have heard you exclaim“I’m 83 years young!”When we called to wish you Happy Birthday AppaWe’ve missed you these …
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CoviMusings – Teacher’s Day
Author’s Note: For the last few months, humanity’s thoughts have always been underscored by the all-pervading presence of the pandemic. This humble author is no different. I have struggled for the last few months to …
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The Movie That Wasn’t
The year 2000 will be a memorable year in my life. I got married in this year to my soulmate. But that’s not the only reason why it will be a memorable year. Every couple …
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A Father-Son Relationship
I was born in 2003, and even as a young and sprightly thing, I was the son who was the apple of my father’s eye. He would take care of me with so much love and …
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Straight away, I scoffed when I read that! What mental health are you talking about, I fumed to myself… is anyone in the world sane anymore? But then I paused and took a deep breath. …
