Articles by Pooja Thakkar

Sometimes, the places we remember most aren’t the newest or the fanciest. They’re the ones with creaky wooden floors, weathered brick walls, and stories tucked into every corner. They remind…

Growing up in India, tea wasn’t simply a drink – it was an invitation. Every region had its own signature blend. In my hometown of Rajkot in Gujarat, a strong…

Whether in a swimming pool, a classroom, a workplace, or a neighborhood, we all have opportunities to move in sync with those around us. When we choose collaboration over competition,…

Every year, SERVE Week in Hamilton County reminds us that service is never just about the task in front of us. Through Serve Village and the many nonprofit organizations that…

Libraries are often known as places filled with books, knowledge, and quiet spaces where stories come alive. But every once in a while, they remind us that their true magic…

Watching from a distance, I was reminded of the woman I had always known – strong, capable, independent, full of energy, and the kind of person who could tackle anything…

Summer doesn’t arrive loudly. It slips in through longer evenings, barefoot mornings, and the quiet permission to begin again. School years close, calendars soften, and suddenly life feels less rushed,…

There is something deeply moving about sitting at a long table filled with people whose daily work is rooted in service. A table where conversations stretch farther than the chairs…

Someone once said roses are admired, gifted, protected, and carefully planted. And then there are dandelions. They grow where they are not expected. Sometimes where they are not even wanted….