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Maine-ly: A Friend and A Book

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Probhita

When I moved to Baltimore, I was introduced to a tall (almost six foot), brown eyed beauty with a great cascade of natural curls. Amy and I were opposite on almost every level (the primary and most noticeable one being … Continue reading →

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Go to the ant you sluggard!

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Probhita

Herein lies another bonus of home schooling – finding unexpected wonders in the seemingly insignificant! For nature study on a terribly overcast, rainy day we poked around my Areca Palms and tweezered an unsuspecting ant into a clear bug box … Continue reading →

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Nature Study and Composition

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Probhita

It had been a busy weekend and I was tired.  The thought of a walk wearied me. So for Nature Study we ventured all ten steps into our backyard again!  We were refreshed by the beauty we so easily overlook … Continue reading →

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A touch of wild

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Probhita

Lii took great care of my garden in my absence.  She made sure that the plants that needed monsoon protection  would be placed undercover and that the already sheltered ones would get their due drink.  Once the annual deluge began, … Continue reading →

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Just say it sweetly

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Probhita

How many times have you wished you could have said it differently! It’s the way we say something that makes all the difference. One book I enjoyed over the summer was Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project. She made a list … Continue reading →

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Returning

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Probhita

Resolutions aside, I humbly admit to utter failure!  No matter how resolute I have endeavored to be, my blogging has…lagged!  The ‘better late than never’ adage, that I somewhat cringe to proclaim, is at least, (I hope), of some weak … Continue reading →

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Okefenokee Swamp Y’all!!

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Probhita

We are in Georgia escaping the cold, wet spell that has fallen upon Maryland,  visiting with Adam’s brother, Les, and his lovely southern belle-bride, Tammy.  They have been so hospitable and fun and we are sorry that we are leaving … Continue reading →

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Kolkata

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Probhita

It has been said of this city, that it is either loved or hated!  No middle ground! ‘Cal’, as we old timers refer to our stomping ground, is home to me.  I love this place!  It truly is my City … Continue reading →

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When crisis strikes…

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Probhita

In the course of life, the one thing we can always count on, is the unexpected! And yet, whenever it comes calling, we are always taken unawares – at least almost always.  So it was with me.  I was to … Continue reading →

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Making Time For A Walk

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Probhita

It was a gorgeous day.  The rain had stopped, the sun was out and a cool breeze blew. It felt criminal to be indoors despite the call of never-ending chores and housework (there’s always so much that needs to be … Continue reading →

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