A Poem for Papa As I commemorate the first anniversary of my father’s passing, on 27th July 2024, I wrote a poem to honour his memory and profound impact on my life. In Quiet Sacrifice In silent strength, you stood by me, A pillar tall, a guiding tree. Your dreams, unspoken, tucked away, To light…
Category: Down Memory Lane
Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
Today marks the 55th anniversary of one of humanity’s most monumental achievements: the Apollo 11 moon landing. On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin made history by becoming the first humans to set foot on the lunar surface. Michael Collins orbited above in the command module. This historic event was a…
The Desk Chronicles: Unveiling the Mysteries Beneath the Papers
Hello, fellow desk dwellers and paper hoarders! Today, I embarked on a perilous journey into the depths of my cluttered desk, armed with a determination to conquer the chaos and emerge victorious over the sea of papers. Little did I know that this escapade would unravel a saga as epic as the battle of good…
My Creative Solace
Nurturing the creative self can be a great way to boost overall well-being and satisfaction in life. Everyone has to take care of their physical and mental self. These creative sojourns help in rejuvenating and refreshing the whole person. When one gets bucked up and bored with daily routines, these creative breaks help in…
My Christmas Memories!
Christmas celebrations in my childhood were about enacting a play about Christ’s birth in the local church. Then going to our teacher’s homes to eat goodies and receive gifts. 😁It went on for a full 8 years till I passed my class 8th from the local mission school. It was nearby and so many from…
A Private Conversation Between Ms. DD and Me
I write my daily diary after finishing all my daily chores. My day ends with a card session of three games of rummy with RB and a video call with my younger son, who lives “saat samandar paar”. After that, I take a half an hour session of leg massage on the machine and this…
Those Four Wheels!
We sold our 10 years old silver coloured Santro in December 2008. The moment, it was taken away, the memories of the time spent in / with Santro flashed across my mind. February 9, 1999 was the day, when it became part of our family, our 3rd car in 15 years. I had not accepted…
Retired Life
Retirement brings shivers in a man’s heart and more so in his wife’s. But no one seems to be concerned about her. Everyone is unconcerned about the changes that will bring her world “topsy turvy”. If you are a working wife, chances are you are still going to the office, leaving the whole house to the…
The Republic Day Parade – In memoirs
The blogspost has memories about Republic Day Parade.
That Old Black Sari.
In mid November , a sudden bout of sneezing was followed by cough and cold. Flu has challenged my immune system and overpowered it. The Result : I was down with fever, sore throat , cough and cold. 🙁 The very next day, I had my kitty party in a local restaurant, in Ahmedabad. Since…