New water pipes are being laid on our street. It is a great thing since the old pipes thrown out seem to be broken. The price to be paid has been water shut off notices. We had one shut off last week and one was issued this week for Tuesday but the shutoff happened yesterdayContinue reading “Learning a lesson”
Category Archives: February
Black History Month
Yesterday I learnt along with my son about Alma Thomas, an African American artist during his online arts class. We created an abstract painting just like hers. https://youtu.be/fm4y088mXh8 https://news.artnet.com/art-world/alma-thomas-retrospective-1973476 My son needs hand over hand while painting but yesterday, he independently made a sun and we developed on it. We used red, green, yellow andContinue reading “Black History Month”
Sunflowers
It has been a challenge to grow sunflowers since birds feed on the seeds as soon as I plant them. Sometimes I think why I should put in that effort 😂! I have see some yards with these huge sunflowers and I really want to knock on their door for advice. The above sunflower definitelyContinue reading “Sunflowers”
Trails
Off late we have been crazy about walking on trails. What began as a 10,000 steps a day has transformed into 5k walks. So, where can we enjoy these 5k walks. Of course on a trail! The Montour connects to other rails-to-trails in western Pennsylvania and beyond: the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) and the C&OContinue reading “Trails”
Recipe?
My Mom’s recipe book is in Malayalam, her mother tongue which I cannot read since my mother tongue is Tamil. My younger one is confused. Ha ,ha, I have to accept my father tongue is Tamil.
Brahmopadesham
It has been exactly seven years since I went to India. The last time I went was to perform Brahmopadesham (supreme teaching), and Sacred thread ceremony for my younger son. The sacred thread signifies the following: the one who wears it should be pure in thought, word, and action. remember the debt that is owedContinue reading “Brahmopadesham”
Balloons
This is for ragtag community prompt of the day “balloon” We celebrated my son’s 21st birthday and his graduation with a cruise. We were on the ship on 4th of July. We used the service autism on the seas which was wonderful in various ways. After years of spending money on treatments and therapies IContinue reading “Balloons”
Talent show
Found out today morning one of my son’s online classes has a talent show. This was all of a sudden since we do not attend this particular class at that particular time. Keeping fingers crossed we did Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (missed the recording) and Happy Birthday (recording above) in spite of so many hurdlesContinue reading “Talent show”
Peonies
http://ceenphotography.com/2022/02/13/fotd-february-14-valentines-flowers/ This is for Cee’s FOTD challenge. Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️ Peonies look like roses but the plants are completely different. One of the flowering bushes in my garden.
Capricious
https://wordpress.com/read/blogs/63199771/posts/5874 Life is not easy. People keep comparing their life to others and start throwing a pity party. My son being capricious, it is easy to fall into that party mode. We need to move ahead with our life ignoring the moments of his behavior. Time to enjoy cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese andContinue reading “Capricious”
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