Spaces
I walk around my home, my iWatch tracking my steps, urging me to walk 11 minutes more at a brisk
I walk around my home, my iWatch tracking my steps, urging me to walk 11 minutes more at a brisk
The clock is yet to strike 8:00 am. The twins and Saathi have left for school and work. Laddu is
It is nearly 2:00 in the afternoon and I realize with a start that I have not had a chance
“What is on your mind?” exhorts Facebook when I turn to my phone in a moment of despair “Craptastic (pun
Laddu and I stand by the dining room window looking out. Ammu and Pattu walk home, their backpacks bouncing on
I swing with Laddu on my hip swaying to the upbeat tempo of Mental Manadhil. She shrieks with laughter as
The baby swing in the back yard sways in the breeze. I notice Ammu and Pattu in my peripheral vision
Dusty. The tar roads felt soft to my flip-flops as I walked to the house for the first time. The
I watch as Saathi cajoles and sweet talks the twins into posing for pictures. It is a regular Sunday. Toys
I stand by the sizzling tawa pouring the batter and swirling it into a geometric shape. You stand by my
The sunlight streams in from the mullioned window in the foyer. I pass the room where your toys lie scattered.
The clock inches past six in the evening. I slice and dice tomatoes, my ears alert for sounds of the
I set my laptop on the kitchen island, set the saute pan on the stove and turned the music on.
Waving the spouse and kids off, I walked around my home. The weeds and the tall grass stood out in
I look at the clock. It is a quarter to 3:00 PM. A little late for lunch I decide and
It was past 9:00 PM this past Tuesday. K looked weary. I was tired. Are you sure? K asked. For
I shuffle and drag my weary feet to the sink, rinse my plate in the cool water, let it drip
Driving into work today, I decided to give the earphones a pass and tuned into NPR. There was the news
Back home after an incredibly short but eventful trip home to India, I woke earlier than usual. Bustling in the
I ambled along, lunch tote in hand, in no particular hurry. I had my leftovers from the weekend. As I
Dearest Kay and Cee, This week will mark a year since you first came home. Home as defined by the