I wrote this 6 weeks ago. I would *never* have done such a thing today! ----------------------------- "Do you think we should tell Rahul to talk less loudly?" Maher asks me as he enters the kitchen in the evening. I walk over to the door, peek into the living room where L and R are playing. … Continue reading Too Loud
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.
Wemember Me
First day back in Chengdu after a month. Leila hesitates before descending a slope. Leila: Mum. [Re] Member me, I fall down here? Me: How the hell did you remember that? I remember Leila! A few months ago, you fell down this steep slope. Leila: I cry mummy. Me: You're bigger now. You can do … Continue reading Wemember Me
Why you should Guest Post: A Guest Post by Debra Johnson
Debra is a blogger, editor & an experience holder of nanny housekeeper. She welcomes your comments at her email Id: - jdebra84 @ gmail.com ------------------- Why you should Guest Post As a blogger you may already have a hard time keeping up with your own personal blog, so suggesting that you guest post for a … Continue reading Why you should Guest Post: A Guest Post by Debra Johnson
Follow Your Husband
Conversation with a caretaker at a children’s park in Lusaka ------------ Woman: You are a Hindu, uh? I shake my head Woman: So you are a muslim? But you are not wearing a scarf on your head. Anyway, some don’t, uh? But why do you want to cover up your beauty when it was not … Continue reading Follow Your Husband
Parenting and Practicing Yoga: From Pregnancy to a Year Old by Marisa Findlay
Marisa is a photographer specializing in baby and maternity photography. You can see some of her work on her Facebook page or her website. From Pregnancy to a Year Old You are reading this post three days after my daughter, Yara, turned a year old. My journey with yoga began about 11 years ago and … Continue reading Parenting and Practicing Yoga: From Pregnancy to a Year Old by Marisa Findlay
Parenting and Practicing Yoga: Always get Back by Petra Carmichael
Petra is a yoga teacher and the owner of Divya Yoga Studio in Zagreb, Croatia. She is currently based in Boston, travelling and managing the yoga school in Croatia. She is also studying at Middlesex University of Ayurveda London. Always get Back I’ve been practicing yoga for a several years. Do I really have the … Continue reading Parenting and Practicing Yoga: Always get Back by Petra Carmichael
Lakka Lakka like a Fire Cracker
This one's for my Z school friends- Me: Do you guys want to try these crackers? Leila: Wat dat cracker mum? Me: They're like Nayla's. They're yummy. Rahul (South African accent): Lakka lakka like a fire cracker.
Parenting and Practicing Yoga: Golden Child by Catherine Platt
Catherine first came to China as a student in the 1980s and has lived in Chengdu, Sichuan, with her family since 2004. She and her husband both work on development projects with Tibetan communities across China. Golden Child One of Sam's first words was "Buddha." When he was just over a year old and could … Continue reading Parenting and Practicing Yoga: Golden Child by Catherine Platt
Leila Baby
Maher: Qu'est-ce que tu fais mon petit bebe Rahul? Rahul: Rahul grand, papa. Maher: C'est vrai, tu est mon grand garcon, et Leila c'est ma grande fille. Rahul peeking at Leila from the corner of his eyes: Leila petit bebe, Rahul grand! Leila: NON! Leila non petit bebe, Leila grande.
Prana Mama
Me leaving the room: Ok guys, I'm going to do my pranayama. Rahul moping: No panayama mama. No do pana-mama. Leila grinning: Mama no do pana-papa. Heehee.
Natasha Devalia 