Feb 6Lata’s Indelible Impact on Indian WomenSee full list of the songs linked from this post in this playlist on Apple Music If you are an Indian woman who listened to Hindi music and came of age in the 20th century, it’s likely that songs by Lata Mangeshkar not only entertained you, but also created the…Hindi Music3 min read
Jul 30, 2021Self Care Beyond the SpaA friend of mine once introduced me to someone and said, “Kamna is the queen of self-care. She loves going to the spa.” It’s true. I do love going to the spa. But that’s not what got me the crown. Contrary to slogans the wellness industry and luxury brands use…Self Care3 min read
Jun 1, 2021Being Woke Isn’t Enough: 3 Ways Democrats Can Truly Wake UpWith Joe Biden in office, those who voted for him may feel like they can finally breathe again. We’ve turned our attention from politics back to our own lives, complete with vaccines, vacations and other pleasurable pre-pandemic vices. In the 150 days or so that Biden has been in office…Democrats3 min read
Apr 21, 2021Welcome to the Strange TimesThere were the Before Times — complete with crowded bars and weekends when we planned to get away from the hustle and bustle. Then there was 2020 — the love child of a dumpster fire and a murder hornet’s nest. There will be the After Times — when we’re drunk…Pandemi2 min read
Jan 4, 2021Extremely Loud and Very DisruptiveThe petition to recall California’s governor is disruptive at a time when the state is in peril. Today, Donald Trump, outgoing US President, had a meltdown fueled by conspiracy theories and sheer narcissism, as he pressured the Georgia Secretary of State to find 11,000+ votes for him. …3 min read
Oct 12, 2020#2020Matters | Not Caring About the ACA Is ArrogantThe ACA is in danger. Then why are so many Americans more consumed with Donald Trump’s self-inflicted health crisis than our own? One word, arrogance. I have a disability and a pre-existing condition. Knowing that an insurance company cannot deny me coverage or needlessly hike up premiums helps me sleep…Election 20203 min read
Sep 30, 2020#2020Matters | Debate #1 Was a Glimpse of an AbuserRegardless of the type of relationship (e.g. romantic, familial, friend, work), if you have ever disagreed or argued with a narcissist, you know exactly what you witnessed tonight. You may have recognized it off the bat or it may have slowly dawned on you after the shock and headache went…Election 20202 min read
Aug 9, 2020Don’t Flee from Facebook, Flock to ItPraying for political change? Flooding social media may be one of the easiest and most impactful things we can do in the weeks leading up to the most consequential election in the United States. For the last four years I’ve heard people say they need to shut social media out…Election 20203 min read
Jul 15, 2020Moments. They Don’t Last Forever.Are moments the antidote to the seemingly never-ending pandemic? For those of us in the US who were not directly hit by death or illness related to COVID-19, the last four months have been an exercise in waiting. …Pandemic2 min read
May 20, 2020Ode to a CafeWhen our favorite eateries become casualties of the pandemic The news about the closing of Specialty’s Cafe & Bakery hit me harder than I thought any business closure could. Specialty’s is a fixture in San Francisco’s Financial District, where I’ve worked since the mid-90s. In more recent years it became…SF3 min read