Dear Rahi, Another year passed by and again it is time to write for you. I think this is one of the most favorite things I do in any year. Happy Birthday to you and Happy International Women’s Day. The world we live in now is much different from the world that I grew up. Well not different technically but it has changed a lot. There are good … Continue reading Happy 9th Rahi – Always Stand Up for those who cannot
Can Pain be expressed in words so it can go away? May be not, but surely it is said that words will help ease out. But some dates in life remind you that some pain will never go away. It will be with you and take you into your grave. Graves are great resting places where pain stands outside and weeps. It is true one can … Continue reading The middle finger between Pain and Negativity or may be life between two middle fingers
So we all have heard people talk about phases in life and while we think phases are a natural progression, it is also forced through both internal and external factors. I have often asked myself when does phases change, childhood, teen, youth, family, kids.. etc… etc… these are quite straight forward. But some phases happen in between that breaks the traditional phases into multiple pieces and this … Continue reading When you peel yourself; it is not always pretty or sweet; But the truth is worth the effort.. Peel Off
I lived in Iran for just about over a year at a time when the Islamic revolution was at its zenith 1978-1979. Though I was quite young that time I have had in a small way witnessed the power and society transfer from a westernized Reza Shah to the Islamic Fundamentalist Ayatollah Khomeini…. I still remember living in ‘Bandar Lengeh’ where my Dad worked as … Continue reading My memories of Living in Iran
So I have been having a lot of fun with Dubsmash recently… not just me but I find that a very interesting tool for some family time doing it with kids and my love… Not sure if the interest will go off after some time but… as of now it looks a lot of fun…. So decided to do a youtube channel and upload this … Continue reading My Dubsmash world
Today I spoke to Hussain after a few long months and as we spoke he mentioned his son has joined engineering for his first year and when I kept the phone down, I wondered wow… indeed time has passed… Me and Koya had met first while in our first year at REC Calicut and we have journeyed a lot together and separate and without us … Continue reading A Friendship day post: When you unknowingly stumble on milestones inLife
“Why are we going to the SF Pride Parade tomorrow” Rahi asked. And I told him that before only a man and women were able to marry. “like you and mom” he said “Yes like me and mom…. and they did not allow a man and man or a woman and woman to marry” “Oh” he said… though he has already learned from somewhere that … Continue reading Talking to an 8 year old about the SF Pride Parade and Queerala
Yesterday I posted a picture of Rahi and told the story of how he gave the change (after buying ice cream) to a girl who he did not know and did not have enough money. The picture got so many likes and comments and people said how cute and good he is etc.. etc… and while I thank everyone for their kind words, I want … Continue reading Fireballs from Bubbles
I saw common man’s because most of the people I see are Yogis of people objecting Yoga. I am just a fat guy trying to lose some weight. Today was International Yoga day and I have seen the excitement with many and the ridicule from another quarter and thought a post would be nice. I don’t know in depth about Yoga, though we had a … Continue reading A common man’s thoughts on Yoga, weight loss and Irrational claims
Hi Acha.. (Dad in malayalam) It was not long ago, but much after you passed away, a day when I was very down, so low that I never felt I will ever lift myself up again I called home. I spoke to someone I see in a position as dear to you. I told him ‘I was feeling low’ and he said “When I was … Continue reading On Father’s Day – A Letter To My Dad who is no more
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