Melodies of Midlife - Hitting the High Notes in the Second Act!

Leisure

Mother Tongue

Post Date August 13, 2024

5 min read

Growing up in Kerala, I attended a Malayalam-medium school following the state syllabus until 10th grade. My father believed that everyone eventually learns English, so [Read More…]

Inspiration

Time-Stamped: My Future Self Writes Back!

Post Date July 17, 2024

4 min read

My dear confused (and slightly lost) writer, Surprise! It’s your future self, the blogger who became an author. (Spoiler alert: I become a bestselling author!) [Read More…]

Inspiration

Nuts N Spices

Post Date June 25, 2021

5 min read

This pandemic has taught us many life lessons and many good habits worth retaining. It has taught us to slow down and retrospect our lifestyle, [Read More…]

Book Review

The Choice

Post Date June 15, 2021

4 min read

Writing a book review every month was one of my 2021 New Year resolutions. And I had promised myself that my first blog post this [Read More…]

Featured

Reviving a Lost Passion

Post Date January 21, 2021

6 min read

L ast December, I got a message from my close friend from college, Viji, asking me to join a music group. This group was formed [Read More…]

Featured Inspiration

Collections & Connections !

Post Date May 30, 2020

5 min read

How many of you have had a childhood hobby of collecting things? Each stage in our life we love to collect different things. During my [Read More…]

Welcome to Melodies of Midlife! If you're looking for a little escape from everyday life, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re here to enjoy a good laugh, find some comfort in shared experiences, or kill a little time with a good story, I’m thrilled to have you along for the ride. I'm Mineetha, an IT professional in the transportation industry who's taken a detour into crafting stories instead of highways. Born in Kerala, I always dreamed of writing, but life had other plans. After navigating the ups and downs of my career, motherhood, and the inevitable empty nest syndrome, I found my way back to my cherished dream—writing. With a healthy dose of humor, a passion for books, and a sprinkle of life experience, I’m here to help you hit the right notes in your second act. Join me as I wander through this literary terrain. On the grand highway of life, sometimes the best stories are found at the unexpected exits! So buckle up - it's going to be quite a ride!