Author Archives: k

Just when we began to think Oban was an innocent seaside town with a perfectly boring history, we saw signs otherwise.  There are the remnants of a coastal fortress. A couple memorials to battles long past. And sod ammunition bunkers. … Continue reading →

Golf. Deer. Scotch whiskey. And maybe castles.  That’s what the word Scotland brought to mind for me. So, when A&V (G’s parents) floated the idea of going to Scotland together (years ago), I was indifferent. I’m not a great golfer, … Continue reading →

A year or so ago, a good friend gushed about how much her first born’s birthday meant to her. To her, it was a major milestone in life and in her motherhood experience. To me, it was important to celebrate … Continue reading →

Whew! Parenthood is magical…but it’s not easy. For years, we’ve always wondered why couples disappear into an abyss for the first year of their child’s life. Ignorantly, we thought they were cocooning because they couldn’t bear to be away for … Continue reading →

Many of you will remember that upon announcing that we were moving to the UK 5 years ago, we planned to move abroad for ‘a year or maybe two at most’. Thereafter, we loved it here more than we expected … Continue reading →

My little sister became engaged last July and announced that she would be married this summer. As a teacher, a summer wedding best fits with the school calendar and the nuptials were held in South Carolina on 2 July. Given … Continue reading →

On 9 July two friends of Indian descent were married in Southwest London. Going in, I wasn’t sure of what to expect, but knew it would be a huge party and a fun day out. Unlike protestant ceremonies which can … Continue reading →