Now that I can look at photos of my family without bursting into tears, I think I’m finally of sound-enough mind to show you why the blog has been a bit silent recently. So what could have possibly kept me away from you, my dearies, over the past three weeks? Well, how about my sister [...]

These guy, Pomplamousse, are my new favourite! Check out their take on “My Favourite Things” from Sound of Music. Their version of Beyonce’s Single Ladies is also pretty frickin classic. Check it! There’s been so much going on. But don’t worry. It’s not like me to leave you in the dark. More tomorrow! For now, [...]

I’m sure I’m not alone when I say, the meals are a little simpler in the McSequeira house these days. We’ve been stretching one unemployment check between the two of us, as we look for work in our respective fields. Which reminds me! Need an incredibly-skilled comedic and dramatic actor? The most intelligent and vocabulary-rich [...]

Pronouncement of the day: food is proof that we’re all connected more deeply than we know. Take the samosa, the quintessential Indian snack: deep fried triangular pastries, stuffed with a savory concoction of potato, vegetables and sometimes, meat.  Nothing says 4 o’clock in an Indian house quite like a steaming cup of tea, and a [...]

Uh oh folks. Two posts in one day. I’m on a roll! I’d like to cast a poll about a question that’s been buzzing around my bonnet for the past few days. What’s the difference between being spiritual and being religious? Are they mutually exclusive? I’ve noticed that people take great pains to place themselves [...]

I know it’s hard to believe, but every now and then, I have no thoughts whatsoever. Crazy right? Over the past couple of days, I have wanted to do nothing more than watch a Grey’s Anatomy marathon (curious, since I have never watched Grey’s Anatomy ever, nor would I ever have pegged myself as a [...]