Slowly, I’m beginning to feel “normal” again. Normal in the sense that I get to be happy with different parts of my life. The funk I was in was really draining and disheartening. But now I can say I’m walking on stars again — moving towards something lovely, bigger and more promising, and happy while on that journey. Read more…
Easy Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a comforting dish. You can eat it as a main meal, but I’ve come to like it as a side dish or a topping on pieces of toasted bread. Here’s how I make ratatouille. The bulk of the preparation is in cubing the veggies, so I suggest that you prepare this on a leisurely morning! Read more…
Why Whisper? (A Poem)
It’s okay to eat ice cream straight out of its container, or
dine alone,
step on a crack,
sit by the fire escape and watch the moon above Read more…
After the Eclipse (A Short Story)
A long time ago, I was super into the Twilight series. Eclipse was my favorite book. I loved reading Twilight fan fic and wrote one piece. Here it is. It is from Jacob’s perspective. The context is Bella has joined the Cullens and perhaps has been turned. Jacob continues to hope. Read more…
What would I do if you came back? – A Short Story
“Yvaine, I’d like you to meet our new client, Harry Barker.”
Oh no, more work, I thought. I stood up from my desk and faced my boss. “Good afternoon Mr. Salvatore. Good to meet you, Mr. Bar…”
I knew him. I knew who this guy was. And judging by the look on his face, I think he knew me too. Read more…
Keeping Weekends Sacred
Keeping weekends sacred is easy when I follow the flow of my son’s activities, and when I am consciously at peace with each weekend moment. Read more…
tonight it’s just me – a poem (for me)
tonight it’s just me
and the fairy lights on the doorway
chunky monkey on a silver spoon
and a pint good for one. Read more…