Last year we celebrated the bond between brothers and sisters in our first Raksha Bandan. Leila tied a rakhee (usually an ornate string that symbolizes a bond of protection), around Rahul's right wrist. Leila had to have one as well - that bit is what made it Raksha Bandan - Our Version. They hugged and … Continue reading Raksha Bandan this Year
Author: natasha devalia
Author Poetry and Art books: ‘Tears and Grape Seeds’ 2025, ‘one touch of the rope’, 2024 and ‘Unseen Veins’, 2023
Zambian of South Asian descent, living in Thailand.
I write poetry, perform, and I’m currently an MFA (painting) student. The themes of my art whether expressed through movement, poetry, painting or as interdisciplinary forms include identity, belonging, mental health and family life.
To the Temple of Dawn by Long Boat
We stopped at the Buddhist Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), one of the most beautiful temples I've seen, on our long- boat ride along the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok. We climbed the steep stone steps all the way to the top level. Standing next to magnificent intricate carvings - it was the traditional Thai … Continue reading To the Temple of Dawn by Long Boat
Bangkok from the Hotel-Room Window
photos by Maher
Past Tense
Some phrases I'm hearing often nowadays: "I do'd it already." "I taked off / take offed my shoes myself." "I pick upped the clothes." "I comed here before." "I throwed it...." "I bringed it..." "I catched it..."
The Swing
Saying bye-bye to Anna and Rody. Until next time.
Yoga with Papa
Cool Doctor
I'm posting at Multicultural Mothering today, about the evening Leila rolled off our bed and had a concussion. Thankfully, she was fine. But it's also about our Super Cool Doctor, and the generous people around us, who went out of their way to help. Hope you can drop by!
It’s Raining, It’s Pouring…
“Lemme Take Some Pictures”
Photos by Rahul Kassar
Teaching Your Kids Yoga Early: A Guest Post by Dana Vicktor
Dana Vicktor is the senior researcher and writer for duedatecalculator.org. Her most recent accomplishments include graduating from Ohio State University with a degree in communications and sociology. Her current focus for the site involves ovulation pain and the menstruation cycle. Teaching Your Kids Yoga Early Yoga has many benefits for everyone. It can help to … Continue reading Teaching Your Kids Yoga Early: A Guest Post by Dana Vicktor
Natasha Devalia 