memories

Almost every time I call Bombay to speak with my family, it's expectedly my Naanima (Grandma) who will answer and we will have the same conversation as if it were novel.

The family with Naanima in Bombay 2009

Did you have your morning coffee? What are you cooking for lunch? How is Carlos? Are you teaching him Gujarati (my mother tongue)? How are the toys; your work? Are you happy? What is the time in DC? When are you coming to Bombay? Ohh Naani, I was just there!
Now, we will never have this conversation. Now, it will always be a memory.

Thank you Divya(fellow vendor)for sharing your masala chai with me. All of you who stopped- smiling and sharing your appreciation for My Fun. To Carlos for picking me up on time. To a family I love and one that loves me right back.

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hmmm...



photo: stacey vaeth



I took a Yin Yoga class last night at Past Tense Studio with Stacey Vaeth. Adhering to Yin tradition we held onto each asana(posture) for 3-5 minutes. There was discomfort, fluttering & shifting of thoughts and then- stillness, relief and deep relaxation.

Finding comfort in discomfort; enegry in stillness; strength in the present.

I hope to apply this through the cold days ahead. We have a 4day weekend of mirasa activity starting tomorrow. This will be our last one for the year; until we gather up and return with More FUN! Yes, we're excited and No I don't love the cold.



My Owl toy
photo: stacey vaeth



BUT we love meeting all of you, sharing mirasa's My Fun with little ones and watching My Owl make new friends.
So in the end;the chattering, layering, and sniffling is well rewarded.

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mirasa in the elements

my niece Atia  playing with her My Owl toy
just like little kialeigh.
photo: stacey vaeth

We have a few memorable experiences to share with you from this weekend.

Little Kialeigh came along with her grandma and mommy. Her tiny fingers and curious eyes went straight for the My OWWWL toy.
But as she cuddled with her big eyed friend she noticed all the others waiting eagerly for attention! Mommmieee- look!
There's a monkeyyy, a hippppo, a tigerrr....! What a confusing and exciting moment for a child.
My Owl now has a new friend!

On Sunday morning; instead of a typically overwhelming sea of white tents was a bare parking lot with puddles. There was no struggle to make the cut this morning. If it weren't for Carolina-a gentle but strong willed woman and a mother of three boys, I might have turned around. I'm glad we stuck out the elements because it was FUN!

The Essa Family with mirasa's My Fun Bag
My Owl, My Hippo, My Monkey with a FREE My Fun Bag.

We met Elizabeth Essa two weeks ago at Eastern Market. She was so excited to return with her daughter - Karen Leigh to shop for their first grandchild. And they did. It was lovely to meet this family; to momentarily be part of their love and joy. I am so thrilled My Fun will be part of their child's world.

marina's reaction with the wrist bands wasn't much different
and we LOVE the idea of using these as napkin rings!
photo: stacey vaeth

The day gets colder and rainier...we still keep shop open. Marina Galvani steps in with a friend. "Are these napkin rings?" she asks with fascination. Marina rattles away with a bag full of My Fun Wrist Bands!  

We did pack up by the early afternoon. The Zoo after all does need to stay warm and dry.

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