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
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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
Fruits or Vegetables?
Why is it so easy to reach out for fruits than vegetables? I just came back from Costco. They say that if you go shopping hungry, you end up buying more. So today with that thought, I stuffed myself at breakfast. I was very proud of myself as I walked through the isles without darting … Continue reading Fruits or Vegetables?
Kate Spade: Sad News Today
Why is it that people who we think should be happiest, commit suicide? I just heard the shocking news that Kate Spade, the famous fashion designer who started from a small handbag company to having 140 stores internationally, passed on today. She hanged herself with a scarf and left a suicide note. I have never … Continue reading Kate Spade: Sad News Today
Chugging Along
Why is it so hard to motivate myself? I had promised myself yesterday that I will give 1 hour every weekday to work on my blog. I have so many concerns and misgivings about starting this site. But if I don't take the first step, how will I know whether my fears are stopping me … Continue reading Chugging Along
A Mothers Chronicle 