I wanted to tell you today about someone very exciting who has joined our family: Kala Jamoon, the most adorable little black cat you'll ever see.Kala Jamoon, in case you wondered, is named ...
A robot made my roti! The Rotimatic review
Yes, that's right, a robot really did make my roti. But before you start picturing R2-D2 flipping rotis on a griddle faster than I can roll them, or WALL-E zipping around the kitchen covered in flour, ...
Meet our new kid, Leo. He was born on a dog meat farm.
I have exciting news today about the newest addition to our family: Leo.Leo is the most adorable pup you'll ever see, with soft black eyes, a serious gaze, and the softest fur that I want ...
Sleep, Sweet Opie
Opie passed away this morning.We got home from the hospital after a grueling night and I took the day off work but I cannot sleep a wink or rest without exploding in tears. So I am trying to write ...
A Boy Named Jay
Hello all!I know it's been a long time since I've posted here, but I have some exciting news that-- I am almost certain-- will make you forgive me.Most of these past few weeks, Desi and I were ...
Sleep Tight, Cutie Pie
My beautiful cat, Pie, passed away early this morning. Many of you have come to know her through these pages -- how sweet she was, how gentle and playful, and how I loved her with all my heart. Pie ...
Lucy No More
Lucy passed away yesterday.She died in the very spot she always slept, in our bedroom, surrounded by the love of her family, friends, and people around the world who never met her ...
What Would Thoreau Eat?
Simplify, simplify!Over the Thanksgiving weekend, Desi and I were at a place as far removed as can be from the rapacious frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. We were in Thoreau’s Walden, ...
Healthy Banana-Walnut Bundt Cake
Yes. I just used the word "healthy" to describe cake, and if you don't believe me, read on. This cake is whole wheat-- it's made with whole-wheat pastry flour and wheat germ, both of which are great ...
Five Worst Reasons NOT To Adopt A Dog (or Cat)
I often talk to you about sharing this Earth with our friends furry, feathered and even creepy-crawly because-- if you take the time to look-- they are just as lovely as the best of us. But wonderful ...
Here’s Lucy!
Sorry about the long silence, but things have just been too hectic to take some time off and write. I did want to give you a quick update on Lucy, though, because so many of you have been asking about ...
Why Gandhi Inspires Me
I might not be your average Gandhian. After all, I live in the West, I don't wear khadi or even a sari, and I certainly don't abstain from liquor.But I do think of myself as a Gandhian, and here's ...