Stories About Appa – My Kidney Beans

Category: Stories About Appa

Tales about my father who is the biggest inspiration in my life. His principles and ideas guide me to this day to live my life. I’m proud to be Appa’s daughter.

The “Adult Orphan” Syndrome

Posted by mykidneybeans on April 19, 2026April 19, 2026

The author reflects on the recent loss of their mother, who battled Parkinson's disease, and the earlier loss of their father. The piece explores the profound emotional void left by their parents, while also celebrating their love and partnership. The narrative emphasizes coping with grief through cherished memories and a commitment to honor their legacy.

Life Happens, Stories About Amma, Stories About Appa

Our Two Appas

Posted by mykidneybeans on May 1, 2025

Every year on 19th April, the day my father passed away back in 2009, I slow down, centre myself, focus on my Appa and in minutes, a story weaves itself from my subsconcious to my …

Life Happens, Stories About Appa

On Appa’s Principles of Money Management

Posted by mykidneybeans on March 9, 2024

When Amma developed arthritis, and had to go on an annual basis for treatment to an Ayurvedic hospital in South India, it fell to me to help my Appa with the household chores. I was …

Life Happens, Stories About Appa

Fourteen Years Without Appa

Posted by mykidneybeans on April 19, 2023April 19, 2023

My Appa passed away on April 19th, 2009 Till date, it is hard for me to say or type these words. I think all of us expect parents to remain eternally alive. No matter what …

Stories About Appa

When I Wrote Letters to Appa

Posted by mykidneybeans on September 11, 2022September 11, 2022

Today is Appa’s 85th birth anniversary. Thirteen years ago, he left us after a valiant battle with cancer. Towards the end of that same year, I began to put my thoughts around this phase of …

Stories About Appa

Appa’s Love for Singing

Posted by mykidneybeans on September 11, 2021

A few years back I wrote about Appa’s love for music and the range of songs and music he loved to listen to. Apart from loving to listen to music from some of the greats, …

Stories About Appa

How I Caught the Book Bug from Appa

Posted by mykidneybeans on April 24, 2021

I came across a post yesterday on social media which said it was World Book Day and that the theme of the year was “share a story”. I am an avid reader of books. In …

Stories About Appa

Why Appa Takes Full Credit for my Typing Speed

Posted by mykidneybeans on April 19, 2021

It was the early 90s. Computers and IT as a career had just begun to make an appearance in the Indian career scene. I was pursuing a degree in Commerce and it seemed to make …

Stories About Appa

On Appa’s Birth Anniversary

Posted by mykidneybeans on September 11, 2020

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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Appa’s Cup of Tea

Posted by mykidneybeans on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020

For as long as I can remember, Amma and Appa had a routine when it came to the consumption of tea and coffee in our household. They would have coffee bright and early in the …

Stories About Appa