On a walk in the woods with my puppy Asha, a sentence I’d read recently popped into my head: A tidy house is a sign of a wasted life. I mulled this over as I walked, growing more irritated with each step. Says who? I asked the trees and Asha. I wish I could remember […]
My heart is heavy
My heart is heavy. Weighed down by all the destruction and turmoil across this country. Homes lost. To fire. To water. To wind. I write these words as fires burn in northern California where I used to live. Friends and family have lost so much. And here I am getting ready to open my studio […]
Thank you for your generosity
In December, I invited you to join me in a unique project to bring beauty and hope to survivors of domestic violence. I wanted to write an update and express my deep gratitude to all who participated in sending handwoven kitchen towels to the women who will be moving into the apartments of Dina’s Dwellings. […]
A unique project to give hope and beauty to survivors of domestic violence
The day after Claire’s boyfriend kicked her while she was holding their baby, he was nice to her. She knew then that he knew what he was doing was wrong. That Monday when he went to work, Claire packed two suitcases and a diaper bag and drove with her 10-month-old daughter to a women’s shelter. […]
Embracing Thanksgiving
I enjoy hosting Thanksgiving. Growing up in India, Thanksgiving wasn’t a significant holiday in my life. My sister and I would arrive home from boarding school on Thanksgiving. We’d have macaroni & cheese for lunch, roasted chicken and cinnamon rolls for dinner. While I was very grateful to be home and thankful for delicious home […]
