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51 of 52 / 2019: mother-daughter orpheum date.

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 by veena

we somehow made it to the end of december before my mother and i took in an orpheum show together… Read more 51 of 52 / 2019: mother-daughter orpheum date.

marvelous memphis: starry nights.

Posted on December 20, 2019December 8, 2019 by veena

starry nights at shelby farms park is one of my favorite holiday traditions. every year different companies and organizations put… Read more marvelous memphis: starry nights.

marvelous memphis: roll on, lynx cats.

Posted on December 5, 2019November 27, 2019 by veena

this past may marked 15 years since my class graduated from rhodes, so we celebrated our reunion at homecoming this… Read more marvelous memphis: roll on, lynx cats.

47 of 52 / 2019: supporting hometown creatives.

Posted on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 by veena

3rd space arts, formerly young arts patrons, is introducing a lot of new initiatives and programs to uplift and empower… Read more 47 of 52 / 2019: supporting hometown creatives.

marvelous memphis: indie memphis film festival.

Posted on November 20, 2019November 13, 2019 by veena

indie memphis film festival is potentially my favorite memphis weekend behind only st jude memphis marathon weekend. it’s six days… Read more marvelous memphis: indie memphis film festival.

marvelous memphis: national civil rights museum freedom awards.

Posted on November 14, 2019November 4, 2019 by veena

a few weeks ago i had the privilege of attending this year’s national civil rights museum freedom awards. jen wound… Read more marvelous memphis: national civil rights museum freedom awards.

44 of 52 / 2019: all the things.

Posted on November 4, 2019November 4, 2019 by veena

this was one of those all-star memphis weeks. i sat down to write this post and couldn’t pick just one… Read more 44 of 52 / 2019: all the things.

eating my way around memphis.

Posted on October 16, 2019October 7, 2019 by veena

over the summer i asked people to give me their top 5 places to eat in memphis. it didn’t matter… Read more eating my way around memphis.

37 of 52 / 2019: saturday funday.

Posted on September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 by veena

saturday was cooper-young fest which is the best day to live in the neighborhood and one of my favorite days… Read more 37 of 52 / 2019: saturday funday.

40before40 | 2019 update.

Posted on August 29, 2019August 26, 2019 by veena

around the middle-ish of each year i like to check in to see how i am doing with my 40before40… Read more 40before40 | 2019 update.

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I know it wasn’t for everyone, but I have been waiting 3 years to get a photo of my house looking like this | #veenscastle
Today my Indian-born mother and I watched as the first woman and first person of Indian and Black descent was sworn in as Vice President of these United States, and we cried all the tears. Tears of joy, of admiration, of relief, and of hope, because we are so excited for today and tomorrow and all the tomorrows yet to come 💙
16 days ago my brother called to tell me my mother had slipped and fallen and they were on their way to the ER. By the time I got out there we had the confirmation: she’d broken her hip.
Happy Diwali, my friends! Today we celebrate the triumph of good over evil, of light over dark, and of knowledge over ignorance. With the craziness of 2020, I am using today as an opportunity to think about what from this year I want to leave behind but also what I have learned this year that I want to carry forward with me. More than anything I hope for love, light, health, and prosperity for each and every one of you 🪔
I am reminiscing a lot this week about this incredible adventure from 2 years ago. We had to cancel our planned October 2020 reunion, so instead you get to enjoy this photo of us wandering along the Danube, laughing and joking and creating stories for the people around us. I can’t wait for the day I get to wander with these two once again #budabesties2k18
I am a proud, privileged American because this man chose to move to here 44 years ago to create a good life for his family. He has worked hard for over 4 decades to provide care to those who can’t afford it, changing the lives of thousands of children and their families. He is the hardest working, most patient man I will ever know, and his love for this country runs deep.
A weekend in the mountains can do wonders #veenontheroad
Cast my vote today for progress, for Black Lives, for climate change, for healthcare, for reproductive rights, for affordable higher ed, for LGBTQ+ rights, for a better country for us all #govotetn
This weekend was supposed to by my high school reunion. It was also supposed to be my cousin’s wedding. Both had to be rescheduled, so instead of being in either Chattanooga or New York, I’m in Memphis. The silver lining is that this morning I ran the (also rescheduled) Cooper-Young Virtual 4-miler through this beautiful neighborhood I’ve had the privilege of calling home for 2.5 years. It wasn’t the same as in years past, but it was a great reminder of why I love living here so much. No matter where my next stop may be, Cooper-Young will always have a piece of my heart 💙 #ilovememphis #choose901
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