break glass in case of emergency
That would be a really good title for a sappy episode of Modern Family, preferably one in an earlier season where the kids are little. I imagine a fire drill. Someone breaks the glass to put out the fire and in a neat conclusion, each family also breaks the proverbial glass during a difficult phase […]
Moments, Musings, and Months of Transition
It’s hard to get long-form writing done during periods of disquietude/transition in life. Here are some musings from the last few weeks instead: 1. Every year, I forget about the monsoon season, and I’m always surprised when it starts raining in May. I’m not a fan of this lukewarm interlude between spring and summer. I […]
Sick Days and Magical Thinking
It is truly a blessing when we don’t feel our bodies. Last year I went to the orthopedic clinic to treat an extremely stiff neck. I had to pull an all-nighter at work (very, very rare). I set up shop on my bed and worked for hours hunched over my laptop, and my shoulders and […]
Beginning Again After Writer’s Block
Six years ago, I started my first corporate job with a game plan. Even with the commute and moderate overtime, if I really tried, I could carve out an hour or two every day to write. And with more time on the weekend, I would have ample time to practice and figure out where exactly […]
Watching Lorry Hill and Freaking Out: On Aging, the Desire to Be Pretty & Sloppily Dealing With It
Something I watched recently and didn’t feel the immediate need to develop an opinion on was Lorry Hill’s YouTube channel. In her videos, she analyzes celebrity plastic surgeries and speculates on the procedures they might have gotten over the years. A dental hygienist by training, Lorry is open about her credentials (or lack thereof) and […]