Minal and I start out the day by attending the Houston Fine Art Fair, where we see exhibition booths set up by galleries around the US. One of the...
Read more19 Sep, 2011
07 Sep, 2011
morning meanderings with minal
07 Sep, 2011
I love the early hours when I drop off Minal to school. She always has new philosophies that she’s exploring, and we manage to cover a large terrain during...
Read more31 Aug, 2011
eid on hillcroft
31 Aug, 2011
This year, Minal participates in Chand Raat festivities. We meet friends at Hillcroft, and Minal gets mehndi on her palms. On Eid itself, I cook up a feast, and...
Read more13 May, 2011
Minal’s first poem
13 May, 2011
Living in a Rose A poem by Minal Saldivar When you live in a rose You feel so comfy Warm and cozy You get a nice breakfast And a...
Read more21 Mar, 2011
a nighttime drive to new orleans
21 Mar, 2011
In previous years, whenever I’ve undertaken the road trip I’ve always had René or a travel buddy with me. Today is my first road trip with Minal; driving to...
Read more19 Mar, 2011
14 Feb, 2011
a busy day…
14 Feb, 2011
Today has been a busy day for 6-year-old Minal. I want her to know what protest and celebration feel like in this country, so we head out to west...
Read more31 Aug, 2010
Another Minal-ism:
31 Aug, 2010
On the drive to the house, I pick up my mobile. “I need to call my friend Liz,” I say, half to myself and half to Minal in the...
Read more24 Aug, 2010
I’ve been on the other side…
24 Aug, 2010
I’ve been on the other side, the teacher setting up the classroom, decorating, greeting the kids, preparing for a semester. That was a long time ago. Today is my...
Read more17 Jun, 2010
It’s been many months since…
17 Jun, 2010
It’s been many months since I’ve posted anything on my blog. Given all the excitement at VBB, it’s been a challenge to carve out moments to be just still,...
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