2020 was a year we all spent thinking about the last time we did something that we had taken for granted in our day-to-day lives. When was the last time we travelled? The last time …
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A Year of Firsts
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mykidneybeans Turns Five!
The past year has not been kind to any of us. While things are slowly looking up, we’ve been through a lot of grief, defeat, loss and hardships to get there. I often find myself …
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CoviMusings – Far From Home
A few weeks back, Indian brothers and sisters all over the world celebrated the beautiful festival of Raksha Bandhan. It is traditionally a promise of protection and an affirmation of the bond between a brother …
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Covimusings Special Edition – A Valentine’s Day with Three
“Happy Valentine’s Day honey” he whispered in her ear, eager for his voice and wishes to be the first thing that fell on her ears as she woke up to this most special day in …
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CoviMusings – He’s Back!
I sat there, nearly rubbing my eyes in disbelief. He looked a little surprised too, to find himself standing in front of me after nearly a year. I felt a tear welling up from the …
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Straight From My Art – Feather Zentangle
My fascination for zentangling continues with this Pinterest-inspired feather in Zentangle form. I used my neon set of gel pens for this to get a super bright vibrant feather. The end result reminded me of …
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CoviMusings – When Amma Wrote Letters
This year has been special for all the wrong reasons. The big “C” word looms over us and dictates our life, our movements, what we can and cannot do, who we can and cannot meet. …
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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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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 …