A year ago my favorite aunt passed away. Though in her 80’s, the event happened suddenly. She’s been on my mind a lot lately. Oddly, I have almost no photos of her or digital traces you might expect in today’s…
Category: Human Archives
Longing for an Old Connection
In recent months I’ve been seriously considering a landline. I thought I would never miss those old, clunky rotary dial phones. Although lately they’ve come back on my radar. Here are some of the reasons why my thinking changed. First…
Sisterhood
Last weekend I experienced something new musically. It was a fusion of Western and Indian classical music. Called “Meri Sakhi Ki Avaaz (My Sister’s Voice)” by Reena Esmail, it featured a classically trained Western singer and a classically trained Indian…
Worth the Wait
This weekend I went with some friends and family to one of those “paint your own pottery” places. I wasn’t sure what to expect. We had a gift card to use and it seemed like a fun weekend activity. The…
The Magic of Memory
Reminiscing with family over the holidays evoked myriad thoughts, stories, and emotions. I found it interesting how we each remembered different things. Or sometimes we remembered the same thing in our own distinct way. This perhaps signified the strength of…