She wrote letters to him,every now and then.No address to send to, though.Quietly sat a folderon her desktop,knowing its strengthto hold so much within itself,promising herto be therein her lonely moments. P.S. ‘Untitled’ to me is about envelopes without a recipient’s name. Letters written but never sent. It is also the folder on her desktop … More Untitled| The Bespectacled Mother
They accused me of not speaking to them.They made sure I heardwhen they complained to their ownabout me not speaking to them. They acted as victimsbecause I did not speak to them.All they saw was me disrespecting themthrough my silence.They saw the quintessential bad person in mefor not speaking to them. But did they ever … More The Whispers Spoke| The Bespectacled Mother
I haven’t been writing about the boy on the blog in recent times. One reason is that, being a teenager, he is busy with his academics and all the pressures that come with the teenage phase – the uncertainty about the future, preparing (or not preparing) for university admissions, and the irritations and frustrations of … More Divine in the sign| The Bespectacled Mother
Sometimes I wonder if all the questions I carry will ever find their answers.I try to make sense of them through writing and through my reflections. Some days, my words ease the restlessness a litt…| The Bespectacled Mother
I set out on my first solo trip carrying more than just a backpack — fear was my constant shadow. From sleepless nights and crippling anxiety to finding courage on the road, this journey became my …| The Bespectacled Mother
When Dusk Turned into an Adventure – Day 2 After returning from Jog Falls and settling back at our homestay, most travelers retreated to their rooms for rest. I too headed back. As I sat with…| The Bespectacled Mother
When Rain Was the Constant Companion – Day 2 After a sleepless night, I was glad when the clock on my phone showed 5:30 a.m. I got out of bed to freshen up. As soon as the body set to action, the mind switched off. With our tummies filled with kadubu (steamed rice balls) served … More Weekend trip to Jog Falls – II| The Bespectacled Mother
When Rain Was the Constant Companion… Day 1 I went on a weekend holiday to Jog Falls, leaving early morning on the 15th of August and returning to Bangalore late evening on the 17th. This was my third trip with F5 Escapes, and my first with them spanning three days. What I love about F5 … More Weekend trip to Jog Falls – I| The Bespectacled Mother
Look Around: A List of Things Hiding in Plain Sight You never know what you have been living with until you really look. I am in a mood to have fun today. Let’s do this together.Pick a spot. A corn…| The Bespectacled Mother
There are days when sadness returns, reminding me it still lives within. For such days, I made a list of the things that bring me light — the simple joys that help me feel grounded and whole. At va…| The Bespectacled Mother
Yesterday was the festival of Mahashivratri. I have never considered this day or any other festival as something to be celebrated. What matters to me is whether it’s a holiday from school and work …| The Bespectacled Mother
Today is the perfect day for us to get together over coffee and just chit-chat. If we were having coffee, I would tell you it is already summer over here in Bangalore with the day temperature touch…| The Bespectacled Mother
Crash!!! The glass jar of jalapenos tumbled,hitting the floor,shattering into a million pieces,spreading across the kitchen. “So much for the morning rush,” I cried out. But breakfast c…| The Bespectacled Mother
In the last week of September, I found myself with an unusual amount of free time. After two months of managing everything on my own, I finally hired a reliable housemaid. Plus, my husband’s work s…| The Bespectacled Mother
Is a boring life a good thing? A few hours ago, I was contemplating on the same lines. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com “My life is boring.” I had almost said it aloud but thank…| The Bespectacled Mother
This morning I woke up feeling fine. I did my meditation and journaling followed by 5 minutes of scrolling the internet. I selected ‘Great’ to the question ‘How are you feeling to…| The Bespectacled Mother
