The empty bird’s nest
The empty bird’s nest Love was the nest they built together A place of sanctuary at the end of a busy day Where they could rest their weary feather When Continue Reading →
Author: Chitra Gopinathan
Hainault Forest Country Park
The local pubs were doing ‘Royal Wedding’ themed dinners on Saturday. I was working and wasn’t sure what time I would finish and get home. So instead we opted to Continue Reading →
The Wedding
The day of the Royal wedding is here. Even though the papers and television are going on about it, nobody at work seems bothered. I have a very busy day Continue Reading →
It’s Lakshmi again
I feel someone poking me in the eyes and nose. Lakshmi is wide awake and cheekily grinning at me. I try to sleep some more, but she is not having Continue Reading →
Lavinia’s charadu kettu part 1
There is not much point in doing any dusting and tidying up before a party is there. It’s bound to get messy when the guests arrive. I look around and Continue Reading →
Looking after Lakshmi
“I am drawing a picture” Lakshmi points as we join them for lunch at one of the high street restaurants. The girls are in matching outfits, striped black and white Continue Reading →
Lavinia’s charadu kettu part 2
“Children need to be out by nine thirty”. “But, we still haven’t got our sticky toffee puddings yet” said the boys. The pub is not allowed to have children in Continue Reading →
Shoe shopping with Lakshmi
Was it the night terrors or was it a blocked nose? I am not sure, but Lakshmi woke up a few times during the night. She went straight back to Continue Reading →
Monet at the National Gallery
I am standing by the door of the underground train which is just about to close when a guy jumps in and the train starts to move. He falls onto Continue Reading →
London and courses
Lakshmi is fast asleep unlike yesterday when she woke up just as I was about to leave for work. She was still sleep deprived and so not happy at all. Continue Reading →
