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Halloween

Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020 by Sushma

This year’s Halloween was different like everything else. The kids didn’t get to wear costumes to school or go trick or treating. They were disappointed initially, but we convinced them saying it is better to stay home. They are old enough to understand, but were still not happy. They did play some Halloween games during…

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Dasera 2020

Posted on October 25, 2020November 1, 2020 by Sushma

This year, the festivities are different. We have the bommala koluvu as usual, but did not visit anyone or have people over in the 10 days of Navratri. It all feels different. I have been meaning to buy more dolls for the koluvu whcih hasn’t happened this year either. Hopefully, next year I will have…

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Sanskrit Lessons

Posted on September 27, 2020November 1, 2020 by Sushma

This year has been the most unique year for everyone. My in-laws are currently with my brother in law and family. Over the summer break, my father in law asked if the kids would like to learn Sanskrit. S and I were happy although the kids were not sure. He started teaching Sanskrit to Sarath…

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Posted on September 21, 2020November 1, 2020 by Sushma

I am sad along with an entire nation about the passing away of an iconic woman – Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She is an inspiration to so many of us young and old. I always have a great reverence for women who are achievers, who have shown that anything is possible. There are many women in…

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Last day of school 2020

Posted on June 10, 2020June 13, 2020 by Sushma

The last day of school usually makes me a bit misty eyed every year! It makes me happy to see all the cheerful faces so proud of their achievements, talking animatedly to their friends, making plans for play dates, saying goodbye to teachers. The school campus feels so lively as it does on the first…

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Shelter in Place – Week 2

Posted on March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 by Sushma

This is the second week of us being at home. Here is California, we have the shelter in place orders. We can only go out for groceries and emergencies. Week 1 was generally okay. Schools are closed and we are working from home. I always work from home, so that’s not new to me, but…

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2019 Recap

Posted on December 31, 2019December 31, 2019 by Sushma

As we come to the end of a decade, there are so many things I want to reflect on. I started my blog 10 years ago. The main reason for starting this blog was to capture the everyday moments which I might miss otherwise. I think it is safe to say that I did miss…

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Diwali Message

Posted on December 7, 2019December 31, 2019 by Sushma

On Diwali this year, I got a lot of wishes as usual. One wish stood out in particular. It was from a neighbor whose son is the same age as Sarath. She wrote “Happy Diwali!! Thank you for being a great friend and part of my support system as I try it balance my family…

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Artwork with reusable utensils

Posted on July 3, 2019December 31, 2019 by Sushma

Sanjay had to make a project using reusable utensils for his sharing at school. This was his creation.

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My new space!!

Posted on June 22, 2019July 3, 2019 by Sushma

This is my umpteenth attempt to revive my blog. I had so many plans of moving to a self hosted site. I bought the domain and have had it ready for a while. I finally made the switch now. Life has become really busy after moving to CA. Not sure what the difference is. I…

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