At work last week we celebrated Diwali. The company provided an abundance of Indian food and many of my coworkers dressed for the occasion. The stunning colors and textures of their outfits brightened our meetings and office spaces.… Read more
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The Colors of Diwali, 2018
We recently had a late Diwali celebration at work. A small table at the center of the room was colorfully decorated and served as a shrine for Hindu gods. Other tables were laden with good food. Colored sand decorations and candles adorned the tables where we could sit and eat. Everyone was dressed in the most beautiful clothes. … Read more
Happy Diwali 2018
Happy Diwali! We had an early Diwali celebration with our friends last weekend. This is the second time that Topi and Andy have invited everyone to celebrate the holiday and it feels like the beginning of a wonderful tradition.
On a cold fall night, it was so nice to be warm and cozy together, in a home filled with colorful flowers and the aromas of delicious Indian dishes. There was a touch of spice in the air from incense burning in a small shrine and the World Series was playing in a back room, so that we could check the … Read more
Celebrating the 4th, 2018
Independence Day, 2018. Lately the news has been pretty bleak. This year we lost more kids to gun violence. We separated children from their parents at our border. We refused to serve our neighbors because of their lifestyle preferences, political beliefs or who they work for.
While we have some things that need fixing right now, I have hope that we will work on it. On that note, let’s focus on the positive…… Read more
It’s the weekend!
This weekend I should catch up on a few chores, but I might abandon them for some beach time. I’m also looking forward to a holiday mid-week.
I hope that you do something fun with your pre-4th weekend. Maybe you’re even taking the week off!… Read more