Why is it that Facebook "likes" are so liked? I have never really been active on social media. My first foray into Facebook was because of my curiosity. Once I joined it, I did not log on for a long time. Now logging in has become more or less a part of my daily routine. … Continue reading Facebook Likes
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Reluctant to Connect
Why is it so hard to stay in touch with relatives even though we want to? They say that family bonds, especially with our relatives and cousins, are so strong that even if we don't see or talk with each other for years when we do connect, its as if we were never apart. I … Continue reading Reluctant to Connect
Politics in Volunteering
Why is it that even when we volunteer our services, we get slammed with politics? Since there are so many volunteering opportunities available to meet any kind of interest we might have, we all end up volunteering at some point or the other in our lifetime. Sometimes we volunteer because we are looking to pass … Continue reading Politics in Volunteering
Your Curb Appeal
Why is it that houses are like people? As I was driving home after dropping my son to his karate place, I noticed that of the 2 houses in my neighborhood that were on sale, one of them was under contract and the other one wasn't. Both these houses went on sale around the same … Continue reading Your Curb Appeal
Man’s er Woman’s Best Friend
Why is it that we start loving our pets as much as we love our family members? My daughter and son may get jealous of each other if they erroneously believe that I am showering more love on one or the other. But they are never jealous of our little dog Buddy. We got Buddy … Continue reading Man’s er Woman’s Best Friend
Morning or Night Person
Why is it that some people are neither morning people nor night people? I think these people love sleeping too much. ahem ahem. As you must have guessed, I am talking about myself. A friend recently asked me if I was a morning or a night person. Let me see. After 8 pm I am … Continue reading Morning or Night Person
Staying tip-top for the little ones
Why is it that it is important to stay tip-top when your children's friends are meeting you, more than when yours are? And this does not just apply to your appearance. It applies to all aspects of your home, be it cooking, house cleaning, etc. A few years ago, my daughters 4-year old friend had … Continue reading Staying tip-top for the little ones
Women’s Value: Only an economic value?
Why is it that things are never as they appear to be? As a young girl, I was very thankful to God that I was born a woman with an enviable ability to bear children. What I did not realize at that time is that this ability came with lots of accessories such as the … Continue reading Women’s Value: Only an economic value?
Anthony Bourdain: Another one bites the dust
Why is it that similar incidents happen to follow each other, even though they are unrelated? I woke up this morning to read the news that Anthony Bourdain has killed himself. This comes only 2 days after the suicide of designer Kate Spade. Anthony Bourdain was found unresponsive in his hotel room in France. Why … Continue reading Anthony Bourdain: Another one bites the dust
Continuing with Kate Spade
Why is it that people who may be closest to you still do not know what you are going through? As you know, I am following the Kate Spade saga. Did I say, I used to be a psychology major and actually wanted to become a psychologist at one time. As a matter of fact, … Continue reading Continuing with Kate Spade
A Mothers Chronicle 