Tag Archives: rejuvenation

Ode to Music

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Archana

I should have been in Canada right about now, soaking in the local friendliness and bright blue summer skies. Instead, I’m logging in my fourth straight month of solitary home confinement in the Covid-19 lockdown. Cabin fever came and went … Continue reading →

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Aloneness

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Archana

A person out on her own must be lonely and is, therefore, to be pitied. “Table for one? This way, ma’am.” The poor thing has no one to eat lunch with. “One ticket? Oh, ok.” So sad, doesn’t she have a boyfriend … Continue reading →

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The New Vacation: Exile

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Archana

Lately, I’ve been thinking about vacations. It’s about that time of the year when I need a respite from the usual grind, when my batteries go into the amber zone and send out a plaintive signal to be recharged. As … Continue reading →

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Walking My Blues Away

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Archana

Lazily, I stretched across the bed, willing my eyes to remain shut for a little bit longer. It was another glorious Saturday morning, which meant I could sleep in as long as I wanted. I flipped over, then flopped back. … Continue reading →

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The Need for New Milestones

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Archana

1 January is called New Year’s Day, heralding the start of a fresh calendar year. Traditionally, it’s also the time when we commit, or re-commit, to new beginnings. If there are life changes we want to make, we tend to … Continue reading →

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