Letters from my Mother

She’s a survivor. She’s a dreamer. A survivor and a dreamer. All at once. Amuses me. Inspires me.

Every visit is a lesson in negotiation. Every visit is an opportunity for mumma to display superior conversation skills and astute numerical ability. Her wit, observation prowess, and sheer humility on grand display. These visits to the local market are precious. Festive shopping althemore. Happy Diwali, folks!

Mummy says, rather nonchalantly, “You will make enemies.” “You have a mind of your own.” “You are a woman.” “You tend to stick to the truth.” “Learn to live with it. Learn to make peace with it.”

In good times and bad and everything in between. Here’s to my mother, who doesn’t fail to remind us to create memories in any and every situation.