An Ode to Appa, my Dad
“Do you want some chocolate?”, Appa asks me. We’re shopping at Costco and just like that, I’m a 3-year old holding on to his thumb. I’m still his little girl…. Read more »
Author Archives: mixedbag
All the Light We Cannot See
This book took me a little getting used to. Like an engine sputtering to life, the characters and events started making sense after the first few chapters. The imagery is so rich, you have to adjust your eyes to the brightness before you can see it.
Shave
But today, for once, dinner won’t be just about eating. He expected arguments and fireworks. We’ll be having dinner with dinner today! Garth chuckled at that thought.
Spinach Pesto and Two Confessions
A fantastic alternative to marinara is pesto. I love the spiciness and complexity of pesto. And it’s so versatile! I love it in sandwiches. It takes a plain grilled cheese to a whole new level.
A Giant Leap
Like every morning, I get dressed up. I wear my starched white doctor’s coat. My Medal of Honor catches the morning light and shines like the memory of my glory days. For outstanding service to Earth during the Great Epidemic of 2152.
Toledo with a Toddler
There are two things which you shouldn’t miss. First is Marzipan or mazapan, which Toledo is known for. The second is Manchego cheese.
It Rhymes with Socks
The word collided with her tongue and palate over and over till it bloated and morphed into an amoeboid, anomalous word, yet vaguely familiar. Millions of tiny minions in her limbic system, suddenly charged with an unknown strength, darted off to Archives to retrieve the phlox file from a dusty back shelf.
I’ve Moved!
So Long, Blogger! We had a good run, but it was time to move on. Please tour the new site and do write back with what you think about it..problems you… Read more »
A Nation of Misfits
Present day Jallianwala Bagh with actual bullet marks Pic Courtesy – Dr. Graham Beards on Wikipedia One step, two steps, walk, walk, walk, I chanted to myself, coaxing my legs… Read more »
Before We Visit the Goddess
What a beautiful story of the fragile yet resilient relationship between mothers and daughters. This is a must read!