Fabulous February and all that life brings

Kangadi-- a portable heater

Dear Readers,

It's been a while. I hope you've been warm, well and healthy. 

It's been a busy few months for me. Some travelling, lots of reading, a fair bit of writing, immersion in Kabir and gardening have kept me from blogging. Lately, blogging has become the hometown I forget to visit when I'm busy with life and yet whenever I do, I feel replenished.  I like the old familiarity of this space. It's a place to connect without the pressures of other SM outlets like Insta and X. I'm not against the latter. In fact, I like the visibility they provide for my work but there's an old world charm about blogging and this blog that feels like a home-coming whenever I get back after a long hiatus.

2024 has started off on a good note for my writing. In fact, the first day of February (my favourite month) brought some fabulous news. A CNF piece I'd written was released as part of the "Happy Place" issue of Epistemic Literary

You can read and listen to me read it aloud here: Accoutrements of Hiraeth.

What are the images, sounds, memories, hopes that glitter in your heart and mind when you  hear the phrase 'Happy Place'? I'd love to read your thoughts, if you'd like to share them as comments.

In view of the war that's occupied our screens and psyches, it's not easy to feel light and hopeful. And yet, as February rolls in carrying petunias and geraniums in her spring-like bosom, I can't help but bask in the sunlit grass, tickling my bare feet or let the kohoo-kohoo of koel and go-go-gutter-gooo of grey doves and chitter-chatter of house sparrows fill me with joy.

I wish you a peaceful and joyous Friday and a beautiful month ahead.

And if you're in the mood for a feel good and well made film this weekend,  then I'd recommend Coco Farm. Here's a trailer. I LOVED this film. 

Till we meet again. Stay safe and smile:)