Savita Duomai | September 4, 2026
Pai Baane was a lovely lady in her nineties. When I was first called to her home, she was breathless, and her legs were quite swollen. Medicines to drain excess...
Continue ReadingKelley | August 26, 2026
I rarely hear the word “hospitality” without thinking of Mr. David. For me, this eighty-something-year-old Mississippi war veteran is synonymous with the practice. When my (not yet) husband arrived in...
Continue ReadingSheena Gershom | August 19, 2026
What comes to your mind when you think of hospitality at home? A Pinterest-perfect living room? An Insta-worthy meal? Being somewhat domestically challenged, I always thought hospitality wasn't my cup...
Continue ReadingSusan Narjala | August 12, 2026
Last December, I was in the running for an imaginary award for “Exemplary Entertainer of the Year.” We hosted five Christmas gatherings in one month. I made enough dessert to...
Continue ReadingSabrina Howell | July 28, 2026
A few weeks ago, I caught myself counting my friends. If someone had asked me to name the people closest to me, I could probably have counted them on one...
Continue ReadingSaloni Bhatia | July 21, 2026
Back in school, I once read that “any friendship that exceeds the seven-year mark is most likely to last a lifetime.” Having some really close friendships at the time, I...
Continue ReadingDeepa David | July 1, 2026
When I saw this month’s IndiAanya theme of friendships, various thoughts flashed through my mind. It is a theme that is very close to my heart and has made our...
Continue ReadingLydia Royce | May 5, 2026
I knew I was in trouble when I began to feel resistance to stepping into the classroom I once dearly loved. For nearly 15 years, I had lived and served...
Continue ReadingSusan Narjala | April 24, 2026
If the title of this article surprised you, you likely fall in the category of “most people.” If the title of this article annoyed you to an unusual degree, made...
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