My posts generally come in two forms — something that’s cohesive, and well thought through and something that resembles verbal diarrhea. This will be more of the latter. The area where I live is so quiet now. The streets are dramatically more empty than I’ve ever seen them. We are on a very bravely enacted … More COVID-19 thoughts
Every year for my in-laws birthdays, when I can, I try to make a cake. I make the same cake. One that I came across a few years back, first called a “Persian Love Cake.” I’m a bit uncomfortable as I’m not 100% sure where the name cake from. I’ve read that it was made … More The most delicious of cakes, a Love Cake
“You’re not breastfeeding? Did something happen? It’s recommended for at least a year.” That’s the question from a colleague who kindly asked me if I needed to pump about two weeks after I stopped giving Shanta breast milk and switched to formula. It was a time when I felt self-conscious about my decision, but also … More Feeding My Kid
