Tag Archives: family

Our Sweet Memory

Posted on July 10, 2020 by msw blog

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 | 8 Comments

Thank you

Posted on July 8, 2020 by msw blog

I texted my father — our first message in months — asking if the link he had sent to an online photo album was real. He said it was. I selected the first photo: Two-year-old me, smiling wide, nestled in … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading, Reflections | Tagged active listening, appreciation, Asian immigrant family, children, communication, disconnect, emotions, faith, family, Grief, healing, journey, LGBQT, life, love, memories, parenting, photography, sexual orientation | Leave a comment

The Upshift

Posted on June 24, 2020 by msw blog

Honey that challenge was made for you. It might hurt, but it will nurture wisdom, courage and character. I can see what you’re going through, and its big. But I can also see your strength, and that’s even bigger. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged challenge, character, communication, courage, faith, family, grateful, gratitude, happiness, insight, inspiration, integrity, pain, parenting, strength, tranquility, wisdom | 3 Comments

The Creator

Posted on June 21, 2020 by msw blog

My next challenge is figuring out…how to turn the collection of essays I’ve been writing for years into a book! Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged conversation, descriptive writing, emotions, faith, family, friends, happiness, How did you get here, influence, inspiration, kindness, laughter, life, life lessons, love, mindfulness, opportunities, page turner, writer, writing | Leave a comment

Cookout

Posted on June 20, 2020 by msw blog

Comical Explanation

Posted in Kitchen Adventures | Tagged BBQ, children, chores, Comical Explanation, cookout, dinner plans, family, great outdoors, outside, parenting, picnic, vacation, yard | Leave a comment

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