After a heart attack, the author experiences an emotional recovery journey. Initially euphoric to be home, reality sets in with fear and fatigue as everyday tasks become overwhelming. Support from family and friends is crucial, but self-doubt emerges. A trip for her son’s college orientation highlights her ongoing fragility, emphasizing the road to recovery ahead.
Dodging the Bullet (Part 2): What ensues in the hospital
The author describes a harrowing personal experience of suffering from chest pains and ultimately being diagnosed with a heart attack after 20 days of illness. Encouraged by friends, she goes to the ER, where doctors find a 100% blockage in her coronary artery and perform life-saving angioplasty. The narrative emphasizes the importance of prioritizing one’s health.
Indienne: 2nd visit
Our son’s 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 - Valentine’s bloody day! All frustrated I put my name on the waitlist knowing…
RK – is it worth the hype?
The NOBU experience in CHI-town
El Jefe – Aurora Illinois
Restaurant review - El Jefe in Aurora, Illinois, USA
Our anniversary dinner at the Indienne restaurant in DT Chicago. Here’s the link 👇
A short pic review of the restaurant - Indienne in DT Chicago
Bagheera and his business!!!
We always take a week off and run away to a warm place in December. The thought of enduring sub zero temps for another 2 months or more pushes us to seek warmer climes. In 2021,we are all under a lot of stress - the hubby is under crazy duress at the work front, the…
Durga pujo
The following article was published in October 2018 in DURGA: DOSHODISHI. This is an in-house magazine published by KUNDU BARI in Kolkata, India and not for sale. The Durga Puja at my cousin's house (Kundu Bari) celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2018. I would love to hear your thoughts on the article. Is there a…
The indolent mode
When you stop exercising, your body goes into the 'indolent mode'. It thinks "oh isn't this wonderful...no work and fuel coming in!!!" It is a humungous effort to get up and approach the closet which contain the dreaded workout clothes. I tend to remember all the stuff I need to get done and have been…
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