by Rudri | Jul 22, 2015 | Everyday life, Gratitude
On Sunday, we spent the evening with friends. Our banter ignited an insightful energy and in the background our daughters laughed and played in a way only children understand. I thought about this evening two days later and smiled, recalling the sunset that I caught... 
by Rudri | Nov 26, 2014 | Everyday life, Gratitude
As we boarded our plane, my eyes gravitated toward the front seat. A young woman, with black horn-rimmed glasses, reddish blonde hair looked down, aware of the stares she might receive as people scurried to find an open seat. My daughter noticed first. “Momma,... by Rudri | May 13, 2014 | Gratitude, Life Lessons, Mothers/Daughters
This past Mother’s Day I spent the day with my Mom, sister and daughter. On Sunday morning, my sister pulled out albums and pictures of our shared past. We laughed and reminisced over several photographs. There were so many old memories, ones that I knew that... by Rudri | Oct 11, 2013 | Blogging, Everyday life, Gratitude
Last week marked my 4 years in this space. This fact is puzzling to me in many ways. In the last 6 – 7 years, I’ve felt so undisciplined about so many areas of my life. I often complain to my closest family and friends that I am so consistent about... by Rudri | Sep 4, 2013 | Everyday life, Gratitude, The First Day Series
I am honored to join the regular contributing team at The First Day. Join me every Wednesday where I will write about parenting, living mindfully, and the challenges of navigating both Indian and American culture. A special thanks to Jana and Mike Llewellyn... by Rudri | Jul 10, 2013 | Everyday life, Gratitude
A recent conversation with my daughter reminded me of how much time I dedicate to what is not firmly in my grasp. These realizations are born in an ordinary day. I’ve talked again and again about how much of life happens in the seconds where there is no...
Welcome! I am a lawyer turned freelance writer, essayist, and editor. On staff at Literary Mama and the co-founder and co-editor of the literary journal, The Sunlight Press, my essays and reported work have appeared in The Washington Post, The Lily, Saveur, Civil Eats, Brain, Child, ESPN and elsewhere. I am currently at work on a memoir on grief and culture and how it provides perspective on life’s ordinary graces. I invite you to appreciate the ordinary with me. I hope my daily practice of seeing the magic in the mundane helps you celebrate and find more of these moments in your life too. Read More