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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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Kaka or ‘No Kaka’ – that is the question.
Uncle (or ‘No Uncle’) that is the question. In the crisp January of 2001, I embarked on a journey that would not only shape my career but also introduce me to two remarkable souls who would become my lifelong pillars of strength – Mawshi and No Kaka. Little did I know that a chance meeting…
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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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Shampoo Heists & QR Chaos: Bonding Over Airport Delays
Picture this: I’m all geared up for my flight, buzzing with excitement about the upcoming workshop in Minneapolis. There were 5 of us and we were all ready to go. But just as we were about to board, the dreaded announcement fills the terminal – our flight is delayed for 6+ hours due to maintenance…
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Cat-astrophic Communication
So, as I told you earlier, my stories have the temporal agility of a ninja on a trampoline. From the ’90s to the roaring twenties, my narrative is a rollercoaster with a mind of its own. My last post was about something that happened a week or so ago in 2024 but I am going…
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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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Speaking with you in your language!
The author, a proponent of digital accessibility, addresses a request from friends and family in India to translate their blogs into Marathi. Despite technical limitations, the author offers a video tutorial on using Google Translate to read the blogs in any language. The audience is encouraged to provide feedback on the effectiveness of this solution.
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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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Connections, Overlapping Circles, Eco-system: What?
The post promotes the Hyphenated Homestead Facebook page as a platform for sharing thoughts and engaging in conversations. It emphasizes the value of community, learning from others, and connecting with people on their terms. The author hints at potential expansion to other social media platforms but emphasizes taking it one step at a time.
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Devachi Krupa
The meaning of these words in English is Blessings from the high-above. Something you are paying tribute to; that you often don’t understand, but strongly believe in. Curious?…Read on! Btw, this is spur of the moment writing, and I love that kind of writing. This is when my best thoughts (best according to me, you…
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