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Who is Your Neighbor?
Supei Liu of Nomi Network When I grew up in Canada, we knew our neighbors. The ones next door. The ones down the street. And definitely the ones across the street, especially the mother who screamed,...
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Masala in Prose
“Are you a writer?” pops up on my computer screen about a month ago. Ummm? Depends on who’s asking. “Yes.” I type my reply. I suppose it couldn’t hurt to tell this stranger since it’s not like I’m...
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Masala on the Mic!
Thursday morning arrives and I am a different person. Even a year ago, I might have spent weeks preparing for a speaking event. Thought of what I was going to say days ahead of time. Picked my outfit...
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Just Five Minutes
This is Love. To tell you the truth, it takes a lot longer than FIVE minutes to type up an itty-bitty blog on my iPhone. Although, I haven’t tried to dictate the words to Siri, who still thinks “Raj”...
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Five Minute Manhattan
Can’t believe my birthday week is over. Just like that. Not too long ago, I hated my birthday. But then I met someone who hated his birthday more. And we entered a war to outdo each other in changing...
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Five Minute Manhattan… Part Two
Trying to capture the swan in the Central Park pond. Left Alice’s Tea Cup, tummy full of tea and sparkles in my hair. Off to Central park we go, to walk off pumpkin pancake calories and to share one...
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Five Minute Manhattan… Part 3
Tummies full of Ethiopian yummies, iPhone fully charged, Hubs and I head out of the restaurant Awash with one goal. Each. Hubs wants to get to Barclay’s early to watch the Bulls warm up. I want...
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Change and Charge – AIF Awards Gala 2013
Shimmer of swaying saris, crisp rustle of tuxedos and Nehru Suits, Masala Mama in her navy blue business attire walked into the Central Park Ballroom at the New York Sheraton with one goal in mind: to...
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Landing the Plane – A 9.11 Post
Photo Credit: Chris Bopp of Bopp Shots So I have this pilot friend. Who chooses to remain anonymous. So for the sake of the story, let’s call him “Bill.” I met Bill on the flight back from Alaska, on...
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Top Ten Reasons to Remember 9/11
Some say you shouldn’t dwell on the past. Others say why bring up the sad moments. Move on. Let’s talk about happy things and not keep bringing it up. I used to call myself an optimist, looking for...
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Ten Advantages to Being a YA Author
All Week, teen authors from around the country will land in NYC, the teen night club of cities, to share, discuss, and sign their young adult books. Come! Join us! Invite your friends! Here are...
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A Cinderella Mother’s Day, Thanks to Amazon – Part One
A text message streams across my phone like a messenger pigeon landing on my window sill, a prelude to an invitation. “Sending you an email now with an exciting opportunity. Check it out and let me...
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A Cinderella Mother’s Day Thanks to Amazon! Part Two
Mother’s Day starts with a homemade pumpkin waffle, a little basil sausage, and some slightly crunchy eggs. The girls even whip up a cream cheese topping, but I can’t lie. I’m looking forward to the...
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