Category: Nair Kadai

This corner is like a Nair kadai morning — strong tea, small talk, and even the latest gossip (the kind some call “networking”). Stories, memories, books, and laughter flow as easily as chai. Pull up a chair and join in.

Changing Seasons of Life

The post parallels the six seasons (Ritus) in Indian culture to the stages of human life. Beginning at birth (Spring), progressing through education (Summer), youthful growth (Monsoon), mid-life responsibilities (Autumn), reflective elder years (Pre-winter), and finally the experience of loss (Winter). It also discusses how modern farming impacts traditional seasonal eating habits and Ayurveda principles. The article concludes with personal thoughts on the importance of present-focused living.

Soup, Soup, Beautifoool Soup!

WritingPrompt#2063 about epic cooking failures. I recount two epic cooking fails that occurred during college. A failed soup and burnt side dish were the tip of my mountain of cooking failures. I became more determined to never mix cooking with phone calls and avoid asking for recipes when needed.

Marriage and Moi! Seriously!

Daily Prompt#2081 on the shifting perception of relationships and marriage, from the childhood through the twenties and into the fifties. However, an unsuccessful arranged marriage and a hurting divorce led to a nuanced understanding of relationships as a solo traveler.