Tag Archives: birthdays
Do Give at Unexpected Times
While we tend to give gifts for special occasions — holidays, birthdays, graduations — presents given outside these kinds of celebrations are even more appreciated by recipients, Givi and a colleague reported in a 2021 study. The research found that a … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections
Tagged acts of kindness, birthdays, celebrate, connection, gifts, graduations, holidays, joy, just because, kindness, special occasions, suprise, unexpected
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Our Sweet Memory
There are few things I love more than cake. My family didn’t have much money while living in India, but whenever I asked, “Whose happy birthday is it?” my uncle, Shyam, would say it was his, then splurge on a … Continue reading
Posted in Kitchen Adventures, Reflections
Tagged birthdays, cake, death, family, grace, Grief, happiness, healing, India, Kaarthika Thakker, life, love, memories, poverty, Quarantine, thank you
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Scheduled Fun
Comical Explanation
Posted in Reflections
Tagged birthdays, calendar, children, Christmas, day off, Easter, halloween, holidays, life cycle, parenting, schedule, school break, vacation
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Real Life of an MSW 