Appa is 75!

Wow , a milestone ..

Appa turns 75..

My Superhero , an erudite scholar,a  phenomenal number cruncher and a true Karma Yogi , whose life is a lesson !

Keep rocking Appa..
and keep inspiring us !

Happy Birthday and many many more happy returns of the day !

A Random Rainbow

Spotted a beautiful rainbow ! Have always been fascinated by one !

It appears unannounced , a spectrum , a spectacle , a play of water and light , nature feeling mirthful ?!

A synthesis and dispersion at the same time ! A stunning paradox !

Mythology has many references to a rainbow . Perceived as a Sign for hope , for rejuvenation  to the popular myth of a leprechaun hiding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow ....

I regarded the rainbow from a window .. A random rainbow , i thought  and just then remembered some that i have read "When its' done you will discover , it was never random !"

A Dream Inch

Have always fancied myself to be a public speaker !

One of those things you are terrified of , but would be absolutely delighted to have been there , done that !

One of those " Dar ke Aage , Jeet hai " moments !

Its a dream as it were !

I took wonderful strides towards my dream with the Colour-Tree story telling workshops .A beginning of this story i document here...and else where...

Kids and Stories  i love , and there was not much of a fear factor .

What with adults ! I just had the right opportunity  when H came calling !
A finance workshop for Non Finance folks of a large corporation .

Did i bite off more than what i could chew ! who knew !
All the frantic preparation and i was here at a large Leadership Development Centre , living out a dream of being a Corporate trainer and felt like this !

I trembled and I did !

A small inch traversed in the long journey to my live my dream !

The experience was no cake walk but as H beautifully put it "Some Goals are so worthy , Its glorious even to fail !

A dream inch indeed and thank you H for nudging me to take that inch

Remembering a beautiful soul

She would have been 100 today !

Such poise, grace,fortitude , kindness and wisdom.

I know her , from the many stories she passed on .. to her son and daughter in law. And from the fond remembrances of her near and dear ones.

She is Rajalakshmi Iyer, my grand mother in law

Wish i had the chance to meet you ....
soak in your grace.. learn from your wisdom.....


Fond remembrances on your 100th birthday and
Many pranams to the beautiful soul you were, Rajam Thathi.

Bestie Fest !

P and Kids are visiting and are we a happy lot !

The much awaited trip has been made and plans drawn to make each moment count !

Day trips , local delights, picnics and beach mornings !
and loads of catching up , sharing notes , hashing the past, and plotting for the future!

A delightful excursion to the Elephant sanctuary at Punnathur Kota , watching around 60 tuskers being tended to love and patience is the highpoint of the visit !

Time made most special by a BFF , am blessed to have ......

Thank you P !
You make my journey so wonderful !

Curtain Raiser!

Its that time of the year !

When a joyous festival unfolds..
A celebration unparalleled !
A fiesta that brings out the best all around us !
When nature comes alive ... coffers fill with something precious !
The date for an event we cannot afford to miss...

The Monsoons !

As Dark clouds raise the curtains for a magical season ,  i book a seat by my window to watch the spectacle !

The Season of lush is here !

USA -Summer of 15

After a month or so of prep and finishing up the school term in March , Girls and I are all set for our sojourn to America !

We have a month to spend with 10 days in the east coast and about 20 in the west where S is scheduled to join us!

A month to soak in the beauty that America is .. and tick items off the bucket list with the Kids-Niagara Falls, NYC, Cherry-blossoms at Washington DC around the monuments, Seattle, The Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Disney Land At Anaheim LA, with a final touchdown at Southern California in the Silicon valley and the Golden Gate in San Francisco!

A whirlwind of a month travelling, catching up with family and friends and tasting diverse palates

We return with a box full of memories , richer with all that we have learnt !