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Career Transplants
Written on 20 Jul, 2009 at 21:50 in Moms @ work | viewed 35 times | 3 Comments
When you move from a foreign country to the US, most often than not, you need to update your qualifications and skills to start working here. In this series, we tried to put together a list of resources than people... (Continue reading)
I’ll miss you
Son Listen, Tomorrow your play school is reopening and you are very excited. So much so, that you didn’t even want to read your favourite book Bambi all over once more. You were more concerned of going off to sleep... (Continue reading)
Reaction, Response, or Initiation
Written on 7 Jul, 2009 at 14:57 in Life as a mom | viewed 37 times | 3 Comments
Last week I wrote about distinguishing between decision and choice. It was while working in a fast-paced, aggressive work environment that I had an experience fully illustrating how recognizing and exercising choice could immensely benefit actions and outcomes. In the... (Continue reading)
Forgiveness?
Written on 2 Jul, 2009 at 14:47 in Moms Eye View | viewed 49 times | 5 Comments
I am in the dilemma of decidng to forgive or not to forgive and what does the word “frogive” mean atcually? Dictory would say “Stop blaming or grant forgiveness” Whereas the recent article ( http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/forgiveness/MH00131 ) that i read says... (Continue reading)
Decision or Choice?
Written on 1 Jul, 2009 at 12:45 in Life as a mom | viewed 48 times | 4 Comments
Even as an insatiable language enthusiast who revels in the nuances of words, for most of my life, I had used the words choice and decision interchangeably. “Come on, hurry up and decide!” or, “Come on, hurry up and make... (Continue reading)
Cruising on the Road of Life
Written on 25 Jun, 2009 at 0:13 in Moms Eye View | viewed 99 times | 8 Comments
Exactly three years ago, in late June 2006, my childhood best friend Amrita came to visit me in Seattle from New Delhi. It was her first visit to the United States, and we had talked about it for years and... (Continue reading)
“Good” Monday Morning!
Written on 22 Jun, 2009 at 10:04 in Life as a mom | viewed 51 times | 3 Comments
It’s the typical Monday morning and the alarm rings at 5.00 a.m. for me. Yesterday night as well my baby couldn’t sleep through out the night. But yesterday she had the valid excuse- teething (i’m hoping so…) Whenever she doesn’t... (Continue reading)
In pursuit of being (something)
Written on 1 Jun, 2009 at 1:31 in Moms Eye View | viewed 110 times | 11 Comments
So, it’s exactly a year to the date since I began my journey in search of … being. On reflecting back, I was operating on a hunch that being something must first start by … just being. Modern culture, and certainly South... (Continue reading)
Mom-in-Question: Tiyash
Snapshot: Name: Tiyash Occupation: Mom, Management Consultant, Engineer, Entrepreneur Kids: Two boys 3 and 7 months Born and brought up: Kolkata and Delhi, India Countries lived in: India and United States (In US for 9 years) Cultures that influence my... (Continue reading)
The story of when I was a kid and went out somewhere
Last year I thought I need to tell the babe more about my childhood. Because the context was so vastly different from where we are today and because I was quite sure he would never get to know many of... (Continue reading)
The Crochet Circle
Years ago, my mother taught me to crochet along with all the other skills that mothers are wont to pass down to their daughters. I crafted a few afghans for gifts and soon disregarded that particular handiwork as my own... (Continue reading)
The Daily Tip-off
Written on 19 May, 2009 at 13:28 in Moms Eye View | viewed 25 times | 3 Comments
Khushi started the Daily Tip-Off and I think its a great idea. I would love to hear from everybody on how they find short-cuts or easier way to deal with either cooking, household, organization, kids activities or taking care of... (Continue reading)
A note of welcome
Written on 17 May, 2009 at 16:13 in Life as a mom | viewed 10 times | 1 Comment
We often hear that women who are not mons, sometimes doubt whether they will be welcome on the site. Sometimes you have to just come right out and say it. Yes, we would love you have you and your perspective... (Continue reading)
Being Mom
Written on 14 May, 2009 at 22:31 in Life as a mom | viewed 33 times | 3 Comments
I was excited to wish a friend today – who just became a mom. She was struggling with the sleepless nights. I remembered by ‘brand-new-baby-ordeal’ days. It was compounded by the fact that I had given birth to a preemie... (Continue reading)
A Gift Of Breakfast For Mom
Written on 7 May, 2009 at 10:50 in Breakfast, Events, Life as a mom, Recipes | viewed 111 times | 4 Comments
Mother’s Day is almost here and what better gift for Mom, then a relaxing breakfast to start the day! The key to a fun, easy surprise is to keep it simple and pretty. This is a nice breakfast for Mom... (Continue reading)
Mulo Ghanto
Written on 5 May, 2009 at 10:32 in Asia, Life as a mom, Main Meals, Recipes, Region | viewed 222 times | 5 Comments
Hello, This time I want to share a typical Bangali recipe which I guess you all will like it. Ingredients: mulo.-2/3 (raddish/white ) potato -1/2 daler bori (if possible ) dry red chillies 2/3 & green chillies 2/3 few kalojeera,salt,sugar... (Continue reading)
Hormonal and Dysfunctional?
Throughout history, one of the reasons women have been considered “inferior” is the seeming irrationality in them, especially when they are actively ”hormonal.” Women have been laughed at (and have learned to laugh at themselves) for this apparent weakness. Early medical understanding... (Continue reading)
The Mommy Lens
Written on 25 Apr, 2009 at 22:34 in Life as a mom | viewed 45 times | 2 Comments
Do you feel that becoming a mom has changed the way you look at the world? Given you a mommy lens? This thought came to me last weekend as I was at the salon last weekend. Its not actually a... (Continue reading)
Mom in Question – Roma
Written on 16 Apr, 2009 at 22:33 in Mom in Question | viewed 118 times | 7 Comments
Snapshot Name: Roma Saha Profession: Homemaker Kids: 2 boys in Nebraska and California Born and brought up in: India Currently base in: 6 months in the US and 6 months in Kolkata Countries lived in: USA, India Cultures in my... (Continue reading)
The Suitable Girl
Written on 7 Apr, 2009 at 0:02 in Life as a mom | viewed 59 times | 6 Comments
So the babe has decided to get married. He chose the girl – one of his regular playmates and insists that he will get married to her and invite all of us over to watch. He has been seeing some... (Continue reading)
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