My mother calls my five-year-old Kaarbaaru. It is in colloquial Kannada and difficult to translate into English. But loosely, it means someone who is constantly “doing” something. The something is not maleficent, not even mischief but usually ends up in… Read More »KAARBAARU
On Saturday, Sep 21st, I had a book signing at Costco, Coleman Avenue, Santa Clara. Given the reach Costco has, it was no doubt exciting. I arrived a few minutes early, found my table and arranged my books and… Read More »Book signing at Costco Sep 21st 2019 report
Celebrating a child’s birthday is a cherished rite of passage for any new parent. You are, after all, sharing your joy with the rest of the world. I remember my son’s first birthday. The celebration was on a Saturday, and… Read More »Recommendation: Looking for a birthday party planner?
We have a problem in our house – a paper plane problem. There are paper planes in the living room, there are paper planes in the bedroom. I see them swishing through the kitchen during the day, I see them… Read More »CREATIVITY
It was one of those days when lethargy takes the better of you. The summer heat was on full display outside. All I wanted to do was to sit, legs outstretched, on my sofa and sip on a tall glass… Read More »MOTIVATION
I am always scrambling in the summer looking for things to do for the kids. So when I saw this event I wanted to share it. Bay Area If you are looking for camp options for the summer, check out… Read More »Some information- ICC summer camp Mela
Published on KQED(NPR) Perspectives on May 7, 201 Sandhya Acharya would love to have the soaring confidence of her six-year-old. Who wouldn’t like to believe that everything about you is just great? One afternoon, in my son’s schoolyard, I watched… Read More »CONFIDENCE
Climbed Mt Kilimanjaro. With ragged bodies, but high spirits, reached Uhuru peak at 5,895 meters i.e 19,341 feet. Mission accomplished! Sometime last year an audacious goal crept into my vision board – Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. At an altitude of 5,895… Read More »MOMMY CLIMBED A MOUNTAIN
B The book reading of 10 Gulab Jamuns at Fremont main library was great. It was a really good turnout. I forgot to take pictures so I had the lovely Elizabeth pose with me after the event. Before the actual… Read More »Bookreading at Fremont Main library
This time, our household heralded the New Year with a different kind of late night partying. One that involved 3 loads of laundry from 2 to 6 in the morning. The score is 3-0 as my 2 sons and husband… Read More »HAPPY NO VIRUS TO YOU!
Each fall as the leaves make their final journey to rest on earth, my heart fills with dread. I know what is coming. The cold air will nip my fingertips. The landscape will forget its green, its yellow, its orange,… Read More »BEST GIFT EVER
Having a conversation with my six-year-old can be challenging. My voice just doesn’t get through all the distractions he submits to. I ask him to wear shoes in the morning, but he can’t hear me over the ‘swoosh’… Read More »ARE YOU LISTENING?
I am loving the vivid imagination of my 4-year-old The stories that he weaves are part magical and part hysterical. Here is this morning’s one.
As I lazed on my bed this morning, somewhere in the region of delicious half awakeness, I heard the urgent pitter-patter of little feet. They were loud as they passed by my door and then softer as they scattered around the house. Little A had woken up. I knew something wasn’t right.
It was my aiding day at my son’s school. I was already done with my morning slot. The children were finishing up with their lunch and I was waiting to go home right after. The bell rang, it was time… Read More »A mother’s promise
Browsing a well-stocked bookstore is such a pleasure. Books Inc. Campbell has not only a plethora of amazing book titles but also some amazing employees who really believe in the power of books and pushing local talent. Thanks, Robin! It was my… Read More »Indian American panel at Books Inc. Campbell