Dhaaga Bill
My Sass has forever been very clear in her speech. We didn’t have much to have fun with. No twisted words. No falaafa instead of
July 20, 2021
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Sohni pyala
To know the true value of a “Soni Pyaala” from the throes of Gujrat, one must have a go at the potter’s wheel. The literally
June 21, 2021
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Unbelievable Motherhood
Most mornings, between 4-5am I snuggle my nearly four year old in her sleep. It is timed as strategically because it won’t wake her up
April 8, 2021
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Cheeni
Hello. This is Cheeni, the newest addition to my toys. We got this from the “boy” at the reception where we went to post Baba’s
January 28, 2021
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Late Chair
“Someone needs to wash The LATE chair, it has a Makhhi dancing on top of it.” The joys of a multilingual child.Also in the heat
January 27, 2021
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Shifting Gears
So this is what a career change feels like. It’s eery. I’m happy. Ecstatic. But iffy. There’s this gorgeous fear in the depths of my
July 9, 2020
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Alvidaa’a
I started writing this the day School of Education Staff said farewell to Tahir and Shaila on a Zoom call but couldn’t finish it in
July 6, 2020
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When in doubt, have CAKE!
Sassi has been very low these past few days. Some allergies popping up, her nose keeps getting dried up and that annoys her. This morning
June 20, 2020
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Paintings, Paintings Everywhere
One thing a childhood brimming with joy taught me. Allow your child to be bored. So they can entertain themselves in ways Pinterest nor You ever can.
June 19, 2020
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Feerni, the Time Machine
I close my eyes and sink back a little in my chair as I take a spoonful of fragrant rice pudding, the Pakistani way, teleporting myself to times where my Nani’s dupatta smelling like an embrace covers my face.
May 21, 2020
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