Yesterday, I read The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein to my three year-old. I have read this picture book many, many times before — in my own childhood and to my children over the last decade. It’s a very simple story, but I seem to discover a new meaning to the story in every stageContinue reading “The Giving Tree”
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Why the World Needs to See India’s Daughter
If the words “India’s Daughter” haven’t caught your attention yet, chances are you may never catch a glimpse of the documentary that sparked the controversy. Recently, the BBC launched a severe, global ban on the documentary about the 2012 Delhi gang rape in response to the Indian government’s request to remove all copies of theContinue reading “Why the World Needs to See India’s Daughter”
You Are My I Love You
I am your parent you are my child I am your quiet place, you are my wild I am your calm face, you are my giggle I am your wait, you are my wiggle I am your audience, you are my clown I am your London Bridge, you are my falling down I am yourContinue reading “You Are My I Love You”
Freelance Writing
When I’m not digging in a nearby sandbox, chasing my son through the park, or experimenting in the kitchen, you’ll find me busily typing away in a feeble attempt to capture the simple yet extraordinary joys of motherhood. From tales of terror to lessons of love, motherhood’s stories are worth telling. In addition to thisContinue reading “Freelance Writing”
The End of March
As February turned to March, my mind is flooded with memories of this time last year. The end of March is not a birthday or anniversary that I have been celebrating for years; it is a first anniversary. This time last year, my husband had accepted a job offer in San Francisco. I developed anContinue reading “The End of March”
Sorry to Pop Your Bubble List, but…
One of the most amazing things about being a mom is the sisterhood you build with other moms. There is a strong sense of bonding and understanding – we are all in the trenches, day in and day out. We know we can count on one another for support. And, just like any other sisterhood,Continue reading “Sorry to Pop Your Bubble List, but…”
How I Met Your Father
Son, the story of how I met your father is a very mundane one, yet it defines our lives. On a crisp September evening in Toronto, a Biology major and a Computer Science major found themselves surrounded by hundreds of English majors in an elective class they had both been dreading. His eyes were kind.Continue reading “How I Met Your Father”
Baba
If my son could talk, I am certain this is how he would wish his dad (‘Baba’) a happy birthday. Shortly after I was born, You held me so close and dear, Whispering soft sweet ‘angai’ Into my little ear. Then a few months passed And I learned to sit and crawl, You showed meContinue reading “Baba”
Happy Birthday
I hear giggles as happy children catch bubbles, and mommies and daddies watch their babies play. As I gently place the last cupcake on the tray, I am suddenly overcome with emotion. I am so happy that it almost hurts. Dear son, Today is your first birthday. Every year, on this day, for the restContinue reading “Happy Birthday”
Anjali Joshi 