Category Archives: HOME

EATS: DIY Sushi

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Monki

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 →

Posted in CAREER, EATS, HOME, KIDS, PARENTING | Tagged family, food, happy, lifestyle, sushi, weeknight meal | 1 Comment

A Dog, A Magician and Namaste

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Monki

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 | Leave a comment

A Car Non-Enthusiast Guide on How To Buy a Car

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Monki

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 | Leave a comment

EATS: Sick Day Noodle Soup

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Monki

On my way out from work, I got a call that Plum was not feeling well. I drove like a mad woman and hurried in to school. “Mommy!” Plum called out and ran to me. We checked with a thermometer. … Continue reading →

Posted in EATS, HEALTH, HOME | Tagged cold remedy, homemade soup, noodle soup, sickchild, weekday dinner | 1 Comment

My Fish, Obsidian

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Monki

This is my fish, Obsidian. He sleeps on its side like a human and enjoys swimming up-side-down. We got him from a pet shop the day after my daughter won his ex-bowl mate, Ash, in the famed LA-based … Continue reading →

Posted in HOME, KIDS, MUSING, Uncategorized | Tagged meditation, motherhood, parenting, pets | Leave a comment

Recent Conversation with My Nine-Year-Old

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Monki

On Black Friday: Me, as I stepped in the door after work: Hurry, let’s get to the store before they close today. They are having a 25% off Black Friday sale! Plum, reading her book without looking up: But if … Continue reading →

Posted in HOME, KIDS, PARENTING | Tagged common core, Kids, meditation, Musing | Leave a comment

Let’s Take Stock: Five Things To Do NOW

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Monki

As we recover from the shock and disbelief, what should we do, NOW? Continue reading →

Posted in EATS, HEALTH, HOME | Tagged election 2016, food, glass ceiling, grief, life, lifestyle, meditation, pantsuitnation, pie, politics, recovery | 1 Comment

EATS: Halloween Veggie Delight with Jack-O’-Peppers!

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Monki

EATS: Halloween Veggie Delight Makes 2 servings Ingredients: 2 orange bell peppers lettuce blueberries carrot sticks dangling fresh herbs: thyme or parsley work well Instead of carving our pumpkins (too much work!) this year, when I saw these gorgeous orange bell … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Should Be On a Monday

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Monki

The day after Mother’s Day is laden with chores that should have been done on Sundays. You know, the grocery shoppings, house cleaning, weeks-worth of lunch prepping, bascially the various errands done by Mothers on Sundays. I declare that Mother’s … Continue reading →