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The Koh-i-nur [Part 2]
Posted on February 16, 2019March 4, 2019

The Koh-i-nur [Part 2]

People had been shouting in the darkness, there was lot of pulling and pushing in the darkness. When the lights come on again, the diamond was gone. Nitali and Nihir, stare around in a daze as the Hall goes into lockdown. They are scared they will never see Nana and Nani again. The strange couple … Continue reading The Koh-i-nur [Part 2]

Posted on January 31, 2019March 4, 2019

Das Lakshan or 10 virtues

As Nihir and Nitali delve into the 10 virtues with Ba, “The first and most important of the 10 is forgiveness or Uttam Kshama.” “Like when I say sorry to Nihir after taking his things and Nihir says ok.” quips Nitali. “Partly, Nitali… it is ‘authentic forgiveness’, that is with humility and with no anger … Continue reading Das Lakshan or 10 virtues

The Koh-i-nur [Part 1]
Posted on January 7, 2019January 1, 2019

The Koh-i-nur [Part 1]

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Nitali and Nihir are traveling to Mumbai to spend time with Nana and Nani [maternal grandfather and gradmother]. Ba shares her memories of growing up Mumbai, and of how beautiful it looks during Diwali, almost like celebrating Christmas in October. She said “There are lights and Kandeels [color paper lanterns] … Continue reading The Koh-i-nur [Part 1]

Valley of the Moon, Sonoma
Posted on January 4, 2019January 5, 2019

Valley of the Moon, Sonoma

We came up to Sonoma to get away from the Bay area and home. I will be starting work in Jan 2019, after a hiatus of 1 year. I fell sick Dec 2017 and was cleared to go to work, Dec 2018. I will be able to go back to work with accommodations. I am … Continue reading Valley of the Moon, Sonoma

Posted on December 31, 2018December 31, 2018

The Donkey a.k.a. Gadhedo

It was a lazy sunday afternoon, Nitali and Nihir had just had their favorite meal of Dal Dhokli. They went to the room to nap with their Ba and Bapu. As with other Sundays, Nitali put her head on her dad’s right arm and Nihir on the left arm. Nihir asks Bapu “Would you tell … Continue reading Of donkey and men

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Yogurt soup a.k.a. Kadhee
Posted on December 28, 2018October 27, 2020

Yogurt soup a.k.a. Kadhee

As a Gujarati, we have kadhee once a week. It is sweet, sour and spicy. Once home made yogurt a.k.a. dahi, is a day old and sour, we use it to make this delicious soup. It is made many different ways in the different regions of India. My mom always said “the key to a … Continue reading Yogurt soup a.k.a. Kadhee

Posted on December 24, 2018October 27, 2020

The thirsty crow a.k.a. kagdo

Once upon a time, there was a crow named Kagdo. He was black and beautiful. He lived in Nitali and Nihir’s yard. He ate food scraps from their kitchen and drank water from their bird bath. One day, after a yummy lunch, of salty fries, he got thirsty and went to the bird bath, next … Continue reading The thirsty crow a.k.a. kagdo

Tell-It Tuesday: Papa God’s Well
Posted on December 22, 2018December 24, 2018

Tell-It Tuesday: Papa God’s Well

https://wp.me/p2DNet-k8 This is a lovely simple story written by a fellow blogger. The theme for it is water. I thought it is a great story to read to children. Enjoy as you read about Water, Water everywhere… Continue reading Tell-It Tuesday: Papa God’s Well

Water, water everywhere…
Posted on December 22, 2018December 23, 2018

Water, water everywhere…

…Not a drop to drink A lizard fell into our pool, one rainy day. I assumed it has died by drowning and decided to wait for the pool guy to fish it out. The next day, DH pointed out, that the lizard has moved. How is that possible? Maybe, the waves in the pool water … Continue reading Water, water everywhere…

Posted on December 10, 2018December 10, 2018

Pasta in lentil soup aka Dal Dhokli

Home made Pasta in Indian lentil soup / or Dal Dhokli in Gujarati This is a Gujarati one pot meal with home made whole wheat noodles and lentils [toovar or pigeon pea in our home] and a delicate balance of sweet with jaggery, spicy with red chillis and sour with lemon and hard and soft with peanuts … Continue reading Pasta in lentil soup aka Dal Dhokli

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