When my son was two he was at an early intervention program. He could sort out all the lego blocks according to color so fast. We were in the stages of denial , so were thrilled that he could do it. We slowly started accepting his diagnosis and that is when we found out hisContinue reading “Legos”
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Clematis
As I browse through and learn about clematis , it looks like a hard creeper to grow. I thought I can use seeds to grow, but I need to purchase a plant that is at least two years old. Know more about the plant here. I do have one weak vine that occasionally blooms inContinue reading “Clematis”
Korean Rose
I planted two Korean rose bush shrubs just to use these flowers for my prayer offering. As the bushes started blooming I didn’t have the heart to pluck all the flowers. There is a story about Pandava brothers and their flower offerings. Once the Pandava brothers Bheema and Arjuna went to heaven. They saw twoContinue reading “Korean Rose”
Happiness
It took a long time to accept my son’s autism diagnosis. His diagnosis maybe written in runes but his life is not. “Hush” , I tell myself whenever we both have a bad day. There are plenty of things in the world that can make us happy. He had so much fun at the poolContinue reading “Happiness”
Mannequin
Growing up in India, my idea of America was what I read in books. I still remember reading ” The Mysterious Mannequin” book in the Nancy Drew detective series, all time favorite detective . My Dad introduced me to Perry Mason series and I loved it. Maybe that is the reason I binge watch soContinue reading “Mannequin”
Learning a lesson
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”
Legos
When my son was two he was at an early intervention program. He could sort out all the lego blocks according to color so fast. We were in the stages of denial , so were thrilled that he could do it. We slowly started accepting his diagnosis and that is when we found out hisContinue reading “Legos”
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”
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