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My Daughter’s First Day at School: A Parent’s Journey

Daily writing promptTell us about your first day at something — school, work, as a parent, etc. View all responses Photo by Iqwan Alif on Pexels.com This is the story of my first day at school as a parent. My elder daughter was hardly four years old, and it was her first day of school.ContinueContinue reading “My Daughter’s First Day at School: A Parent’s Journey”

My Life in the Next Three Years: A Journey of Happiness, Family, and New Beginnings

Daily writing promptWhat will your life be like in three years?View all responses Life is full of surprises and uncertainties. We can’t predict what tomorrow will bring—let alone the next three years! Yet, as an optimist, I choose to visualize a future filled with joy, love, and fulfillment. A Happier and More Fulfilling Life AheadContinueContinue reading “My Life in the Next Three Years: A Journey of Happiness, Family, and New Beginnings”

Reliving my Childhood : A Father’s Joyful Memories

Daily writing promptIs there an age or year of your life you would re-live?View all responses When asked what period of life I would love to relive, the obvious answer would be childhood.But truth be told, I have already experienced my childhood once again — during the growing-up years of my daughters. Those were unforgettableContinueContinue reading “Reliving my Childhood : A Father’s Joyful Memories”

What It Means to Be a Kid at Heart: 5 Beautiful Traits of Childlike Joy and Innocence

Daily writing promptWhat does it mean to be a kid at heart?View all responses What Does It Mean to Be a Kid at Heart? Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be a kid at heart?Kids can be beautifully described in just three words: Fearless, Joyful, and Innocent. Most of us would agreeContinueContinue reading “What It Means to Be a Kid at Heart: 5 Beautiful Traits of Childlike Joy and Innocence”

The unwavering spirit of Gangabai: A portrait of a timeless mother

Daily writing promptDescribe a family member.View all responses The spontaneous answer to this prompt for me was my mother. Simply because she is often forgotten when we write something. I have written about my father in various blogs but not on my mother. I can’t miss her mentioning in this post. Her name was GangabaiContinueContinue reading “The unwavering spirit of Gangabai: A portrait of a timeless mother”

How My Daughter’s Career Choices Evolved Over the Years | A Father’s Reflection

What alternative career paths have you considered or are interested in? This is repeat prompt and I have answered similar prompt about my dream job. The link for that post is attached at the end of this post. You can click the link and read through. Every child’s journey of discovering their purpose is uniqueContinueContinue reading “How My Daughter’s Career Choices Evolved Over the Years | A Father’s Reflection”

A Bowl Full of Memories — My Mom’s Chivda

Daily writing promptWhat food would you say is your specialty?View all responses Every weekend, as the aroma of roasted poha and sizzling spices fills my kitchen, I’m transported back to my childhood home. Chivda isn’t just a snack for me — it’s a tradition, a memory, and a little piece of my mom that livesContinueContinue reading “A Bowl Full of Memories — My Mom’s Chivda”

What I’m Truly Proud Of (And It’s Not What You Think)

Daily writing promptWhat are you most proud of in your life?View all responses Like many others who blog about their life journeys, I take great pride in my family’s achievements. I’m proud of my daughter’s accomplishments, the career progress of my wife, and the professional success I’ve carved out over the years. I’ve worked hardContinueContinue reading “What I’m Truly Proud Of (And It’s Not What You Think)”

Chawl Culture: My Childhood Memories of Community, Culture & Togetherness

Daily writing promptWhat makes a good neighbor?View all responses I spent all my childhood in a chawl. I fondly remember those days as golden era of sharing and caring. In the chawl culture, the thin walls between Neighbours and Uncle, Aunts are non-existent.   Growing up in a chawl in India was an unforgettable experienceContinueContinue reading “Chawl Culture: My Childhood Memories of Community, Culture & Togetherness”

The Enduring Legacy of My Father’s Values

Daily writing promptWhat principles define how you live?View all responses Photo by Thirdman on Pexels.com Core life values serve as an individual’s internal compass, guiding their choices and actions. I live by the values of integrity, honesty, compassion, and resilience, which are deeply interconnected. Integrity and honesty are the foundation for compassionate and resilient behavior.ContinueContinue reading “The Enduring Legacy of My Father’s Values”

When I saved a Finger

Daily writing promptWhen was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)?View all responses Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com This is the true story from my early career years. As far as I remember, I was 19 years old and just started my first job. I was working as aContinueContinue reading “When I saved a Finger”

Overcoming Family Struggles: A Personal Interview

Interview someone — a friend, another blogger, your mother, the mailman — and write a post based on their responses. Every person has a unique story. The perceptions formed from his appearance can be often deceptive. Connect with him for more insight. This is sch a story, coming out of a personal interview. Evening timeContinueContinue reading “Overcoming Family Struggles: A Personal Interview”

The Most Expensive Meal: Love and Memories in Dining

What’s the most money you’ve ever spent on a meal? Was it worth it? This is almost 35 years old story. I still remember the date 10.10.1989. And it was lunch date with my fiancée. Both of us are brought up in a typical middle class families. There was no culture of eating out. MyContinueContinue reading “The Most Expensive Meal: Love and Memories in Dining”