Welcome to Sharon’s Read and Reflect — a cozy corner for curious minds and wandering thoughts! ✨ I’m Sharon Clara Fernandes, someone who believes reading adds wings to the mind and writing gives it a voice. 📚 Here, I pour my thoughts, a dash of humor, and a sprinkle of reflection into every piece I write. The more we read, the more we grow — and I’m learning right along with you! So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let’s journey through words together. ☕💭
Celebrations are often mistaken for decorations, outfits, and the perfect group photo where everyone miraculously smiles at the same time. But beneath the fairy lights and slightly burnt sweets lies something far more powerful — a silent transfer of values from one generation to the next.When families celebrate together, they are not just marking dates... Continue Reading →
Christmas doesn’t arrive quietly.It tiptoes in with jingling bells, knocks over our routines, rearranges our priorities, and gently reminds us that life can be softer than we allow it to be.It is that magical time of the year when joy doesn’t need a reason, love doesn’t need an occasion, and harmony doesn’t need instructions. Even... Continue Reading →
Christmas tiptoes in, wearing jingling socks,Tripping over worries, unlocking old locks.It doesn’t knock loudly or shout, “I’m here!”It whispers, “Slow down… hold someone dear.” It isn’t about lights that compete with the stars,Or shopping lists longer than traffic jams are.Christmas is that pause between doing and being,Where hearts start feeling what eyes stop seeing. It... Continue Reading →
There’s glitter on the floor and sweets on the plate,Aunties are gossiping — oh, isn’t that great?Kids with sparklers are ruling the street,While dads check the lights that never complete.Moms in saris, glowing more than the lamps,Selfies galore — from queens to the champs!The house smells of laddoos, love, and new paint,(And chaos so pure,... Continue Reading →
What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? They say heritage is like an old recipe—pass it down, add your twist, and it still tastes like home. For me, my cultural heritage is not confined to a single calendar date or a single faith. It’s the never-ending rhythm of... Continue Reading →
Write about a few of your favorite family traditions. Traditions aren’t just rituals; they’re about love, laughter, and memories shared together. In our family, the Monti Feast on September 8th is one such cherished tradition. Celebrated by Mangalorean Catholics, it marks Mother Mary’s birthday and expresses gratitude for nature’s bountiful harvest. This feast is more... Continue Reading →
Growing up, even though I wasn’t from a Hindu family, Deepavali was a festival that filled my heart with excitement and joy. I remember eagerly awaiting the festivities with my friends by my side. Each visit to neighbors brought plates of sweets and savory treats, filling the air with the aroma of delicious food. My... Continue Reading →
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