Articles by Pooja Thakkar

No veneer: gratitude in its purest form

This Veterans Day meant more to me than just collecting handmade “Thank You for Your Service” cards from my Girl Scouts. Delivering them to the local Carmel Clay Military Museum…


A cup of connection

If you’ve ever stepped inside Qahwah House in Fishers, you’ll know it’s more than just a coffee shop, it’s a cultural bridge brewed in a cup. The aroma greets you…


Oh, Goodness Gracious!

Sometimes, a name says it all. Goodness Gracious Kitchen & Cupboard, a charming brunch spot located at 24 N. Range Line Road in the heart of Carmel, truly lives up…



A bowl full of friendship

This week’s “Taste of Community” is all about something sweet – fruit salad sweet! Thanks to our friends at Prevail, Inc., we had the joy of learning from the one…


Every story shared is a new belonging

Relocating to a new community is never just about changing your address. It’s about recreating your identity, rebuilding relationships, and finding your place in a space that is unfamiliar yet…




Pumpkin spice & everything nice

Pumpkin spice. Just the words sound cozy, don’t they? The moment you hear them, you can almost feel the warmth of a cardigan, smell cinnamon in the air, and imagine…