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Sanober Bukhari / 7 May, 2015

Breaking the Desi Dad Stereotype

A typical South Asian father is usually seen as a disciplinarian, a no-nonsense practical man often spouting advice on the real world, giving lectures on consequences just before taking out his leather belt. Ouch. Oh… View Full Post View Post
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Sanober Bukhari / 8 May, 2014

Mother’s Day Dreaming…

Dearest Fairy godmother, I need your help. As I stand here clutching onto one Tory Burch Reva Ballet flat, the other lost in a sea of my toddler’s toys or mischievously hidden behind a sofa… View Full Post View Post
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Hi! This is a tale of growing up in two cities; Karachi my beloved place of birth and Toronto where I reside. Crucial years of my youth were spent in these two diverse places and have shaped a sense of self I’m now trying to understand. Motherhood triggered an identity crisis! Once career-driven I find myself at odds with inherently strong eastern values of nurturing the family first vs western ambition. Somewhere between this cultural divide I found a space both confusing & enlightening; it is here I hope you will follow along as I entertain you with charm, wit (my kids think I’m funny. my husband does not) & reflection.

Sincerely, Ms.Desi

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