by Taslim Jaffer | Jun 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Father’s Day is a special day for many who are honouring their dads and the father figures in their lives. It can also be a day of complicated feelings and grief. Today’s guest post is written by my cousin, Danisha Bhaloo, whose father passed away 20 years...
by Taslim Jaffer | May 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
I share a lot online; it’s part of my work. I’m willing to do it because I know the benefits of sharing one’s stories. But when something personal happens, and it’s still raw, grieving in public spaces is extremely difficult. I’m still...
by Taslim Jaffer | Jun 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
When I traded in the boob tube for a book list, my happiness factor increased dramatically. I know that sounds – well, dramatic – but I really am much happier now reverting back to my chain-reading habits. And it wasn’t such a big deal for me to cut...
by Taslim Jaffer | Feb 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
A strange thing has been happening lately, and I’m almost scared to write about it. I don’t want to frighten it, or make it stop happening, whatever it is. A couple Thursdays ago I went to my neighbour’s house for a tea and catch-up. While talking to...
by Taslim Jaffer | Dec 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
Three random things on this day before Christmas break officially begins! If you’ve been reading my posts on Thursdays you know I have been counting down since forever (or like 4 weeks ago). This time tomorrow I’ll be getting ready to pick up the kids from...
by Taslim Jaffer | Dec 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Happy Thursday, dear Readers! And yes, I will continue with my countdown…just over a week until Christmas break! And by the time we go back to school in the new year the days will be a little longer which might make this whole herding-3-kids-around thing a...
