This is from a prompt writing exercise. The assignment was to write a sales pitch and use the following phrases:- Compare for yourself, the sky’s the limit, all the amenities, a golden opportunity, true potential My Yellow duck “Hello… Read More »Yellow Duck
A few weeks back, I had the opportunity to do a book reading at Barnes and Nobles, Steven’s Creek. Since I got into writing and publishing my first book, it has been a dream to be one of the authors… Read More »Book Reading of 10 Gulab Jamuns at Barnes and Nobles, Stevens Creek
A few days back I did a book reading at Books Inc in Alameda. The store is in a great location in downtown Alameda – so much spirit and life in the city! I was so honoured to be featured… Read More »Book reading at Book Inc. Alameda
QUIET, LIKE YOU ARE SLEEPING It is my day to aid at my son’s school. I drive the familiar route. My NPR station is on from last night. I hasten to turn it off, but a bit too late. The… Read More »Quiet, Like you are sleeping
My son may not share much detail of his every day, I have learned not to push, but sometimes he comes up with deep observations that really make me ponder. The other day I was picking up my son up… Read More »Laugh like crazy
A few weeks back I did a book reading at Wonderland Chinese immersion school. It was special because it was my first ever book reading. I am so lucky to have gotten the opportunity to do this at such a… Read More »Wonderful Book Reading at Wonderland
I have been trying prompt writing and have been enjoying it. I never know what how it will start or how it will end. This is a prompt that asked us to write a title, a headline and a news… Read More »Happy Holidays
Every year, the Diwali celebration at my son’s preschool- Happy Days, is a much awaited one. This time it was even more special for me as I was given an opportunity to present my book “10 Gulab Jamuns” to the… Read More »A Happy Day with 10 Gulab Jamuns
Last week we went to a birthday party of a very dear friend of my son. The family was so gracious to include a book reading of 10 Gulab Jamuns as part of the celebration. Even with stiff competition from… Read More »A birthday celebration with 10 Gulab Jamuns
Last week we had a little Diwali celebration at my son’s Kindergarten. We read from my book 10 Gulab Jamuns, sampled some Gulab Jamuns, made paper lanterns and painted clay lamps (diyas). It was so much fun! Some highlights 10… Read More »10 Gulab Jamuns’ Diwali celebration
My son was helping with gardening. He picked a flower, ran inside and handed it over to me. I took it from him and exclaimed it was a beautiful flower. He asked me to hold it in my hands,… Read More »Make a wish!
Colin Kaepernick and other NFL players have given us a new Shakespearean conundrum to think about. To kneel or not to kneel. Is it right to do anything but stand in front of the flag during the National Anthem? Even… Read More »To Kneel or not to Kneel
Just then, out of nowhere, as the train left Mulund station, a beautiful voice came lilting through the doors and windows. It was the sweetest sound one could have heard. “Lemons sweet lemons for you”. And like magic, the rains suddenly stopped. A brave defiant rainbow stood outside the window. Overjoyed by this happy coincidence the ladies brought their hands together and clapped for Suman Bai. “Look what magic my lemons bring”, said Suman Bai equally elated. “Lemons sweet lemons for you.
One morning, as most schoolday mornings, I was running around frantically pushing my sons to move a little faster. I managed to tackle two tantrums in the car and drop the younger one to his daycare. Next, I had to… Read More »A daydreaming agreement
A for… Transitions can be hard especially for a five-year-old. Remeber your first day at college or workplace? We have all been nervous about meeting new people, anxious about connections, the pressure of performance, the need to establish oneself and… Read More »A for