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Woman-ing In Menopause
I stand at the bottom of the flight of stairs, the task seeming unsurmountable. My heel screams in pain when I put my weight on it. I trudge upstairs, stopping in the middle to take stock of this life, this moment. I stare into the mirror moments later looking at myself critically. My face is…
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Letters To My Daughters: The Big 1-0
“What should I dream about?” Your voice still carries a trace of babyhood that is fast disappearing. Your round face wrapped in a plush hoodie, surrounded by pillows makes me want to squish you tight. I limit myself to planting a kiss on your forehead and walking away. Just as I turn out the light,…
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Jungkook Over Jagannatha?
I am bopping to I Wonder by JHope ft Jungkook as I savor my ghee toasted bread this morning when Amma eyeing me from across the island goes “You used to listen to Vishnu Sahasranamam every morning even loudly singing along…” The wistfulness in her voice tinged with passive aggressiveness makes me pause. I am…
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Letters To My Daughters: Birthdays!
Dear Ammu and Pattu, The house is quiet today, kind of like the calm before the storm. I open the packages from Amazon that line my study. I sort the gifts in two piles, one for each of you. I bag it up, discard the boxes and put the bags away to be opened by…
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Why I am Dope Old ARMY
Fri(end)s by V has been playing on loop since 5:30 am on a Friday in my home. My usually patient husband is on the verge of losing it when he gives in and starts humming along. “Take a video of me vibing to this song.” I say. I am dancing and making pasta while imagining…
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Hindsight Paperback Now Available In India
Hindisght is now available as a paperback in India. Below are the links to order. Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/fTyPlkS NotionPress: https://notionpress.com/read/hindsight
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International Women’s Day: Regression Edition
I note the date at the bottom corner of my laptop and realize tomorrow is International Women’s Day. I am already dreading the deluge of “wishes” from corporates and people alike. Just this week, my news feeds on every social media app I am on is filled with horrors against women and children. Sexual assault,…
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The Lyricism Of Taylor Swift #Swiftie
These days I wake up to Taylor Swift filling my social media feed(s). I hit like, retweet, repost, add to stories and move on to my Korean world. Then, there are the quiet hours after the kids leave for school and the husband for work. I walk around my home or fold clothes or work…