Hi friends. I’m just getting started on my new blog, which I’m planning to use as a creative outlet to share my thoughts on things that interest me in the everyday and around the world.  Since I’m just starting out, I thought it would be good to share some basic information about me.  My name… Read more

Pandemic has taken a new turn with the delta variant. And it seems this is not the last variant – more variants to come unless we can somehow stop the virus from multiplying. We hear high vaccination rates are a solution and potentially supplemented booster doses. School begins soon, all in person this time. Kids… Read more

After a long wait vaccines are finally here. The delivery and inoculations of vaccines has been very impressive, at least where I am. I am happy to be fully vaccinated and look forward to ending this chapter of Covid related restrictions for everyone. Its been a learning experience for me and for all. Things we… Read more

It’s been a while since my last post. We, like everyone else, have been busy setting up the “home classroom”. For the school year starting this fall, most schools either have all virtual classes or provide an option to choose virtual learning, and rightly so – it’s best for the safety of all. Not just… Read more

Around the world, Earth Day is celebrated April 22.  This year – 2020 – marks the 50th year of celebrating Earth Day.  Climate change is a significant energy and environmental challenge.  As an employee in the energy industry, recognizing the impact of our actions and protecting our planet are ever-present themes.  I’m proud of the… Read more

Since I was a child, I have loved the game of tennis.  During a time when there wasn’t much for kids to watch on television in India, I recall turning on tennis and becoming immersed in the game.  I learned by watching.  I studied the high profile players, watched their moves and motions, and followed… Read more

As I write this, the effects of COVID-19 are rippling across the country and around the globe. With such an unprecedented interruption to our lives, it’s difficult to imagine just how far reaching the impacts will be.  With 24/7 coverage of the crisis, it becomes natural to immerse yourself in reading the headlines. I, like… Read more