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Author Archives: Monki
How to Quit Facebook… or Not
Let’s face it, we are a planet addicted to Facebook. You see people sitting there on the bus, on the train, in the library, on the sideline of their children’s sports event, across from the dining table in a restaurant, … Continue reading
Posted in MUSING, NEW ERA
Tagged facebook, family, happy, life, lifestyle, meditation, politics
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The Truth About Turning Gray… From Someone Who’s Turning Gray
You know how people say not to pluck your gray hair? Sure, being natural is beautiful. Sure, having gray does give you that certain aura of wisdom. Yada yada and all that jazz. But let’s face it, the gray hair … Continue reading
Posted in HEALTH, MUSING
Tagged age wisdom, beauty, growing old, hair, humor, meditation, women's health
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EATS: Poké Bowl
When I stopped by the farmer’s market this weekend, the fishmonger had beautiful cuts of ahi (yellow fin) tuna. Normally, I would either make sushi with it, or sear it lightly and top it with a dash of ponzu. … Continue reading
Posted in EATS, HOME
Tagged family dinner, poké, quick meals, sashimi, weeknight dinner
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EATS: Weeknight Spaghetti with Clam
I love my mussels, sea bass, and Japanese sea bass. But clams are my unsung heroes of seafood. When I go to Italian restaurants, I always get their spaghetti alle vongole. Clams are easier to handle than oysters or mussels. … Continue reading
Posted in EATS, HOME
Tagged family dinner, italian food, quick meals, seafood, shellfish
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Wishful Thinking
Conversation overheard this Tuesday morning coming from Plum’s room: MK: Wake up honey! WAKE UP! Plum: Hmmm… MK: Rise and shine! Plum: What day is today? Is today Saturday or Sunday? I couldn’t hear MK’s response, because I burst out laughing so … Continue reading
On The Way To School
On the walk to school this morning, as Plum pulled along her heavy roller bag with her right hand, and holding a book that she wanted to read during recess with her left hand, I reached out to hold her hand, not fully registering that both of … Continue reading
Posted in KIDS, MUSING, PARENTING
Tagged books, bookworm, childhood, childhood memory, Kids, motherhood
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EATS: DIY Sushi
As a busy lady, I am on a constant look out for easy weeknight options. Anything that takes less than 30 minutes to make is a must-try in my book. From my previous posts, I have come up with a … Continue reading
A Dog, A Magician and Namaste
My heart was heavy throughout the day; saddened by what happened in Las Vegas. Three things that helped this evening. 1. Take my dog for a walk. The innocent and carefree nature of dogs when you take them out to … Continue reading
Posted in HEALTH, HOME, KIDS
Tagged being present, family, Kids, life, meditation, mental health, motherhood, yoga
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READ: In Shock
In her inspiring and powerful debut, In Shock, Dr Rana Awdish gifts us with a raw and honest account of her passage through death. Seven months into her pregnancy and at the cusp of completing her fellowship as a pulmonary intensive care … Continue reading
Posted in CAREER, HEALTH
Tagged book review, book worm, books, life, medicine, meditation
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A Car Non-Enthusiast Guide on How To Buy a Car
First disclaimer, cars aren’t important to me; except for when I can’t get to places without one. I haven’t thought about cars, or even looked at a car closely for more than a decade. Last year when one of my best friends visited me … Continue reading
Posted in HOME, SHOPPING, TRAVEL
Tagged automobile, cars, driving, life, lifestyle, shopping tips
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