My name is my identity. It’s always been uniquely mine, and oddly enough, I’ve never been ashamed of it. Mind you, I was ashamed of an awful lot, but I always carried my name with pride. I was always surprised when people didn’t like their given names. I fancy mine. Mostly, I … [Read more...] about What’s in a name?
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A Taste of Home at Cheeni
I inhaled and was immediately taken to a familiar place. Coriander, cumin, rosewater, basmati rice. Everything was a delight to the senses, from the music of familiar tones to the artwork depicting spice markets and Bollywood glamor. Every detail in Cheeni took me back to the … [Read more...] about A Taste of Home at Cheeni
Brown Girl in a White World…No More
You’ve all heard me talk plenty about otherness and onlyness. I’ve spent most of my 53 years othered and onlyed. My self-esteem was ravaged in my youth, and it's a little tattered well into my adulthood too. I’m not sure where any of my confidence comes from. Out of necessity, I … [Read more...] about Brown Girl in a White World…No More