Published in KQED https://www.kqed.org/perspectives/201601139805/sandhya-acharya-we-will-love-again We were savoring the last spoonful of a new brand of yogurt. “Thank You,” I exclaimed to the maker of the yogurt, calling out the name that was emblemed on the packaging and added, “I love… Read More »LOVE AGAIN
I wake up these days expecting to snap out of a bad dream. Then, as consciousness descends, I accept, again, that this is our new reality. The new world we are in. And it’s only been days.The news alarms, so… Read More »QUARANTINE – ROUTINE
Can you imagine seeing something for the first time and experiencing that sense of wonder? The first time you see that leaf shimmering and falling to the ground. The first time you see a bird flying in the blue sky. The first time you see a butterfly flitting among the flowers, bubbles, balloons, kites, dandelions. How full and grateful your heart feels just being there to see them.
Written by Raya Rashna Rahman and illustrated by Inshra Sakhawat Russell I participated in the Multicultural Children’s Book Day because there is a world of diverse books out there for all of us to discover. #MCBD’s #readyourworld is a fantastic attempt to… Read More »Book review: An unexpected friend
by Meenal Patel for #MCBD I participated in the Multicultural Children’s Book Day because there is a world of diverse books out there for all of us to discover. #MCBD is a fantastic attempt to bring these voices and stories… Read More »Book Review: Priya dreams of Marigold and Masala
There is something mesmerizing and magical about a Phulka that balloons up perfectly. The fire coaxing the water in the roti to become steam, to push, seek escape. The roti fluffing up into a perfect sphere, wobbling on the stove… Read More »PHULKA FULL OF JOY
Two days back, as I sat in the chair lift transporting me over the stark white slopes, I could feel giant knots in my stomach. My skis dangled heavily off my feet. A moan escaped me as I fell on my… Read More »PUT ON YOUR SKIS AND LET’S GO
This is a long overdue post. This summer while I enjoyed the warmth of Mangalore weather and my parents’ home, I had the honor of doing a book reading at @cheekychimpsmlr for 10 Gulab Jamuns. It was my first time… Read More »MANGALORE MEMORIES
Published in KQED https://www.kqed.org/perspectives/201601139350/the-holiday-gift Holidays are also a season of giving. As we embrace the spirit, more so today, on #givingtuesday, here’s a bit of holiday humor from my household.THE HOLIDAY GIFT Come October, its festivity time at our household. Diwali,… Read More »THE HOLIDAY GIFT
Had a fun time at the book reading at Barnes and Noble for the @indigoprogram program book fair on Tuesday, Nov 19. I enjoyed interacting with the kids and parents from the Indigo program that seems to share the philosophy… Read More »Book reading for Indigo Program at Barnes and Noble, Almaden
Looking forward to today’s book reading at 6 pm today, Nov 19 at Barnes and Noble, Almaden. Do stop by – there is a bookfair by Indigo program that your little ones will love. The Indigo program aims to be… Read More »Event announcement – Book reading at Barnes and Noble, Nov 19, 6 PM
Book reading at Santa Clara Library Oct 25th, Friday at 10.30 AM
A fun-filled and fulfilling day at Nrityavaibhava 2019
Sometimes casual conversations with our kids lead to pertinent discussions. Like the other day, a simple topic of ants led to an intellectual exploration of the concept “it’s all relative”. You know the – ‘your yuck could be my yum’,… Read More »IT’S ALL RELATIVE
NINETEEN On Sunday, Oct 6th, 2019, I turned 1 Ultra, 4 Full marathons, 11 half marathons, and 19 medals old. By 2020 maybe I will turn 20. I am never going to be an elite runner or break any… Read More »NINETEEN