Category Archives: Idle Thoughts

He leans out front on the car seat To take more of the sights in. It’s been years since he’s travelled these roads.His neck craning outLooks tender, vulnerable. His swallow moves his Adam’s Apple Down then up. Or is it … Continue reading →

I won’t be able to write from the grave So let me tell you what I love: Long drives with music and the laughter of friends, food,old books, K-Dramas and BTS, Pain meds that also help one sleep, Dressing up … Continue reading →

We need to take up space. Now, here, we need to lay claim to land, to air, to other people, and take space, and shout how good we are. Special. Talented. Intelligent. On LinkedIn, we have to be thrilled to … Continue reading →

Some of us girls, women, grandmothersare Draupadi’s daughters. We claim that we love all seven equally. Perhaps there are more. Our hearts are as wide and deep as oceans Full of hurts, secrets, and desires. For once we see men … Continue reading →

Today I want to write about pain. Again. Caregiving empty nester is a real thing. With Papa gone so beautifully and peacefully, Amma and I feel quite rudderless. There is, of course, the lingering grief, regret, and pride. But the … Continue reading →