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. ☕💭
When crayons become magic wands,And walls turn into fairy lands,When mud pies are five-star cuisine,And giggles rule the in-between—Let them be little, let them play,Don’t rush them to grow today.Their world’s still painted in wonder’s hue,Each question starts with, “But why can’t I too?”We teach them math, we teach them speed,But forget they only need—A... Continue Reading →
“Holidays are like snowflakes — beautiful for kids, but they melt parents’ sanity.” The last school bell rings. Backpacks fly. Children cheer. Parents… panic.Yes, that magical time has arrived again — school holidays — when children’s excitement reaches solar levels while parents’ patience begins its slow, smoky evaporation. For kids, holidays mean freedom. For parents,... Continue Reading →
Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you. They say life teaches the best lessons outside the classroom. But on one Teacher’s Day in grade 10, I learned something even my textbooks couldn’t capture — a syllabus-free chapter on kindness, taught by a stranger whose name I never knew.The morning... Continue Reading →
Ever wonder what your child will remember most about their childhood?It probably won’t be the expensive toys or the picture-perfect birthday party. It might just be the time you let them stay up five extra minutes to chase fireflies… or when you wore mismatched socks just to match theirs.They say children don’t remember their best... Continue Reading →
Are there any activities or hobbies you've outgrown or lost interest in over time? They say hobbies shape our personality, filling the gaps life often leaves behind. As a child, I was a collector of memories—quite literally! Stamps, coins, books, and words found a place in my tiny world. I had a stamp collection so... Continue Reading →
What's your favorite candy? "Candy is childhood, the best and bright moments you wish could have lasted forever." – Dylan LaurenWho can resist candies? They are tiny bundles of joy wrapped in nostalgia. If you ask me about my favorite candy, I’d say—it’s complicated. Like picking a favorite child, how does one choose?There’s Alpenliebe, disappearing... Continue Reading →
What makes you feel nostalgic? Nostalgia is that unexpected guest who rings your doorbell uninvited yet is always welcome. It sneaks in with a whiff of an old book or the jingling notes of a childhood tune. Suddenly, you’re back in your mom’s kitchen, wearing mismatched socks, waiting impatiently for her to serve steaming hot... Continue Reading →
What is your all time favorite automobile? When it comes to automobiles, people often glorify Lamborghinis, Rolls Royces, or Teslas. But for me, the humble auto rickshaw🛺🛺🛺🛺🛺🛺—yes, the three-wheeled marvel—is the true king of the road. It doesn’t boast a roaring engine or sleek aerodynamics, but it carries stories, heated arguments over fare, and occasionally,... Continue Reading →
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