It’s been almost two years since I’ve posted, and we, and I, have progressed through many seasons of life that have impacted my writing. I endured and then left a challenging workplace that had become all-consuming, both mentally and physically. I took a break from working altogether to disengage and recuperate, which did me much good. I started a new job. Covid continued to take its toll on all of us but also became something we’ve had to start learning to live with. And finally, I got pregnant and Shaan and I welcomed our sweet girl Kaya to this world four months ago.

Three years it’s been It felt like yesterday Three years have passed It’s felt like forever. Three years they say How are you still sad? The world’s moved on So why haven’t you? Their world moves on But mine stands still. Few in this place Know love like this They don’t know What they can’t… Continue reading 4.5.18

It’s been a while since my last post; weekends are the time I usually write but the last several have left me with no free time, despite my desire to write a post for some time now. Thanks to the end of Daylight Savings Time today, I find myself with one extra hour (the only perk, I must… Continue reading Life’s Simple Pleasures

Today’s post is a different kind of post — a general message of hope and inspiration. As I’ve said before, this blog is my personal journal and expression of love for my mom that I want to share with close friends and family. As her birthday was a week ago, it’s been an especially challenging time, and I’ve found myself… Continue reading A Message of Hope — From a Basil Plant

To the family and friends who follow this blog — I just wanted to give you a quick update on how the blog is going and some thoughts I’ve developed since starting it. First of all, I deeply appreciate all of you who are reading it and sharing in the love I have for my… Continue reading A Quick Update

This is my second post for today — it being Father’s Day, I wanted to briefly acknowledge the day and share some thoughts. It might seem strange that I’m writing about Father’s Day on this blog dedicated to my mom, but there’s a purpose, I promise. I’ve felt strangely emotional today (and not just because… Continue reading On This Father’s Day, Thank You Mom