Category: Ponderings
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24×7 to 2047
Earlier today, I heard Prime Minister Narendra Modi say something that made me pause mid-coffee: “I will work 24×7 for India until 2047.” It struck me.
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Digital Spring Cleaning: Ctrl + Alt + Evolve
Saying goodbye to an old website can be surprisingly emotional. Here’s how I retired OptimizeProdux.com with humor, heart, and digital strategy — and what it taught me about intentional decluttering.
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50
I thought I’d start this post with a bold declaration: I just hit 50. No, not my age—though I’m not exactly decades away from that milestone either. But today, I’m celebrating something just as personal and, in many ways, even more symbolic: my 50th blog post.
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I’ve Been Thinking… Yes, again 🤣
Yesterday, I pulled a little April Fool’s joke – if you read my last post, you probably thought I was throwing in the towel. But here’s the truth: writing for Hyphenated Homestead has been one of the most fulfilling things I’ve done lately. And instead of slowing down, I’m challenging myself to show up even…
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I’ve Been Thinking… The Hard Truth 😌
For one year (and 3 months to be precise), I’ve poured my heart and soul into this blog. Countless hours of writing, editing, researching, and sharing. And for what?
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One Year of Hyphenated Homestead: The Blog that Didn’t Quit
Exactly one year (and one day) ago, on December 23, 2023, I did something miraculous. No, I didn’t discover the meaning of life or finally master the perfectly round chapati; still working on that btw. 😁 I started a blog—Hyphenated Homestead—and here’s the real kicker: I stuck with it. Yes, this blog’s first birthday is…
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‘Fall’ing Gracefully
This fall, the two red point maple trees we planted last year have undergone a beautiful transformation. Their once-green leaves have turned a brilliant red, adding a striking splash of color to the yard. It’s hard to believe they were so different just a few weeks ago. Watching these trees adapt to the changing season…
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Paying it forward…
At some point in our lives, we all benefit from the support and strength of our community. For me, one of those communities is the St. Louis Marathi Mandal (STLMM), a cultural non-profit that has been a pillar for Marathi-speaking individuals and families in the St. Louis area. As a long-time advocate of giving back,…
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Tickling the Funny Bone of Respect.
It’s been a while that I wrote something, and it was nice to be reminded recently that I should continue doing so. I wouldn’t dare to say people missed my writing, but it always is a ‘feel-good-moment’ to get asked about it. Below is the funny story that I started writing maybe couple of months…
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You won’t believe it – The Real Story!
If you haven’t read the first part of the story, I would recommend starting from the top. I sincerely appreciate the creative (and wild) imaginations that were shared earlier after I wrote the first part. I really do. Some of you took the story line in totally different direction but that’s OK. This confirms that…
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You won’t believe it.
I am telling you; you won’t believe what I did this morning. I have done many stupid things in the past, but what I did this morning made me think of a lot of things like: Not just these questions, but many, many questions like these and more. Now the real thing is, it does…
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My Route 66
So, it’s been a while that I could sit down and pen something for my blog. This is what happens when things get busy at work or just general in life. It’s only the second month of 2024 and things are flying so fast like there is no tomorrow. Surviving a day at a time…
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Incognito Love 💕
So, here I am, in my little corner of the internet, weaving words and sharing insights with the world. But amidst all the hustle and bustle of blogging life, I’ve stumbled upon a curious conundrum, figuring out my well-wishers who are leaving me anonymous comments. It’s not their fault. On the contrary, I think it’s…
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The elusive question
Well, well, well, look who’s managed to keep a blog alive for more than a month! If you’re reading this, congratulations, you’ve survived my writing for 40+ days straight – and for that, I commend your resilience and tolerance for questionable humor. I started the blog on Dec 23, 2023. And as we are used…
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80
My father passed away when he was 52. He would have been 80 today! Yep, Jan 26. His birthday coincides with Republic Day for India. His life was cut short too soon. He deserved to see and enjoy life a lot more, but it was not meant to be. Life is definitely not fair. I…
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