A day in the life

Mon-Fri as a stay at home mom

I was once

I was once this person small who when asked could not speak to all One day I planted a tree to grow and unlocked some interesting people…

The fallen knight

In remembrance of a kindred spirit and friend

Choosing to have kids

People who are childless-by-choice need to remember the reason the rest of us have them

Kindness, a gift for the Unkind

A challenge for resolving conflict Use loving kindness practice in conflict resolution

Dhal vs. Cassoulet

A comparison of Eastern and Western cooking styles Cassoulet and lentils/dhal/parrippu. Comparison of ways of stewing a pulse. Sri Lanka and France

That’s crêpe-tastic!

My romance with the humble crêpe. In Brittany, where crêpes are ever ready at grocery store, bakery, and restaurants, home made crêpes are treated as a special moment appreciated by all.

Cooking with fire

Two cultures, one common element Eastern perspective of finding the same preserved culture of cooking in the West.

I am a Writer

Admitting my truth

On Motherhood: Working full time with one kid

Part 1 of a 3 part series on motherhood as both a working and stay at home mom. I spent the first part of my life as a mother working. Now as a stay at home mom of 3, I reflect on what I did, how I did it, and what I would advise my past self.

On Motherhood: Working full time with two kids

Part 2 of a 3 part series on motherhood as both a working and stay at home mom. I spent the first part of my life as a mother working. Now as a stay at home mom of 3, I reflect on what I did, how I did it, and what I would advise my past self.

On Motherhood: Homemaker with three kids

Part 3 of a 3 part series on motherhood as both a working and stay at home mom. I spent the first part of my life as a mother working. Now as a stay at home mom of 3, I reflect on what I did, how I did it, and what I would advise my past self.