βΈ» (Disclaimer: This post is not meant to offend or hurt anyone. It is just my observation, made entirely in jest, after attending eight weddings in two years. Please read with chai, humor, and an open heart.) If you grew up in Indiaβor worse, got married in the early 2000s or earlierβthen attending an Indian…
Behind the Smiles β A Gentle Reminder to Prioritize Ourselves
Itβs been a while since I last posted. Life has been a bit overwhelming lately β things going on personally that have left me disturbed, emotionally drained, and, honestly, questioning a lot. I wasnβt ready to show up here pretending everything was okay. And that in itself made me realize how often we do exactly…
Finding Hope in the Deep β A Review of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
I read this one a while back but didnβt get around to reviewing it. It does deserve a blog post cos it did tug at my heart strings. If youβve ever wondered what an octopus might think of the human conditionβor if it could teach us something about ourselvesβRemarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt…
Restaurant Review: Simply South β A Promising New Arrival in Naperville, IL
Yesterday (June 21, 2025), we had the chance to do something weβve never done before β attend the soft opening of a brand-new South Indian restaurant in Naperville called Simply South. While we werenβt sure what to expect, the experience turned out to be a pleasant one, filled with warmth, flavor, and a little bit…
When Breath becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi – A short review
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi So much has been written about this book since its publication 10 years ago. My two centsβ¦ Reading βWhen Breath Becomes Airβ was a deeply emotional and difficult experience for me. Paul Kalanithiβs reflections on mortality and meaning hit especially close to home because I myself narrowly escaped…
Nadu – Restaurant review
Do you like eating out? Love mouth watering south Asian food? Hereβs a review of a hip new restaurant in town - Nadu is located in Lincoln Park, Chicago
Bazaar Meat (Chicago) – Restaurant review
I feel compelled to do a review of Bazaar Meats after a visit there the other evening. The hubbs was in DT Chicago for official business and asked me and my son to join him there in the evening. It was a special evening for him and he wanted to take us out for a…
Indienne: 2nd visit
Our sonβs 18th birthday warranted a special celebration. I tried last minute reservations at Indienne to no avail. Why do I always forget that his birthday is on the one day when everyone and I mean EVERYONE wants to eat out - Valentineβs bloody day! All frustrated I put my name on the waitlist knowing…
The NOBU experience in CHI-town
Our anniversary dinner at the Indienne restaurant in DT Chicago. Hereβs the link π
A short pic review of the restaurant - Indienne in DT Chicago
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