Month: July 2020
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Confronting ‘Indian Matchmaking’

Indian marriages are considered sacred unions. Once the pheras have been taken and the ‘swaha’ said it’s permanent, this is the way of life. Divorce is a rare option. In some ways I find myself pondering the flip side of the Indian marital coin. We’re taught that once the mangalsutra is on and the sindoor […]

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Book Reviews
A Girl Like You – A Review

This was such a sweet romance! It was a light read, perfect to pass an afternoon. It’s funny and romantic and filled with drama. It’s a perfect romantic comedy. A Girl Like You by Gemma Burgess came out years ago in 2011. I’m picking it up now because lately I’ve been in the mood for […]

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Travel
A Perfectly Parisian Adventure

Here’s the thing about Paris. It’s been written about a thousand times over with the air of elusive romance that even lovers steeped in flirtations sigh about. So when you go in with a cynical nose upturned, ready to find a city that’s been oversold, be prepared to be disappointed, because Paris is everything that’s […]