jaee jadhav

Collector of random facts, a professional daydreamer, and an overthinker!  I run on caffeine and curiosity. When I am not busy saving the world (in my dreams), you will find me asking why, how, where, when - love finding answers about everything everyone around and far! 

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Oh Come On, Everybody Does It!

You talk behind their backs all day, but in front, you smile and sway. Why do you act, why pretend?                        “Everybody does it! That’s the way”.Water flows, you let it waste. Don’t you see the damage it causes? Why ignore it, why don't you care?                            \Oh come on, everybody does it! It’s just everywhere”.“You have your period? Sit outside today, while others pra...

Oh Come On, Everybody Does It!

Sip, Read, Review - “Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story”.

“One fine day, a mother decides that her two boys are glued to the TV way too much.And so, she just turns it off right in the middle of their show and lays down the rule: only three shows a week from now on! Instead, they have to go to the library and check out books, and they will read at least two books every week (the 2 books will not be the school books). At the end of each week, they will giv...

Sip, Read, Review  - “Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story”.

पगड़ी पचास या हज़ार!

I am sure you have heard at least one of these proverbs before. I couldn’t find origins of these proverbs but the limited documentation that I could get my hands on ,says the following for the two. If you have any other explanations for them , do share ! The 2 sayings about the Pagdi (turban) we have in Hindi - \सिर सलाम तो पगड़ी पचास\ / \Seer Salaam Toh Pagdi Pachas\ & “सर सलामत तो पगड़ी हजार” / ...

पगड़ी पचास या हज़ार!

Teaching with Heart

“Teaching has always been a passion of mine. With a background in science and mathematics, I have dedicated years to helping children understand these subjects. One of my proudest achievements if you ask today, it will be completing my B.Ed in 1981-82 in Nagpur……Teaching was never just about academics for me—it was about connecting with people, understanding them, and making a difference in their ...

Teaching with Heart

Litter-ally Amazing!

\People don’t put the garbage in their bags; instead, they prefer to throw it on the roads.\His innocent yet insightful statement made me realize the importance of addressing this issue. That was the moment I decided to take action and share the thought with others in our colony!…. Our initiative continued for five years. By the end of 2019, we had collected an astounding 2,500 kgs of plastic wast...

Litter-ally Amazing!

Clarity

I thought I needed hands to catch me,That support was a given, a natural thing.I assumed. I was wrong.The “support“ - They wouldn’t. They couldn’t. Preoccupied lot, lost in their own worlds.I asked, vented,explained, texted, called. I waited—Only to find silence.That day, like many, you said you would stand in, just three hours—Three hours to claim myself back.But when the moment came,You weren't ...

Clarity

Threads of Time

“So, here's a little peek into my life. ..I am a graduate of 1963 - a BA in English Literature, Hindi Literature, and Political Science…….I remember earning my first 56₹ and being super excited because it was my money to do whatever I wanted with - even if I wanted to toss it into the sea!…Today I am 82 years old, overall all these years, I have been fortunate to encounter good friends and people ...

Threads of Time

Bharatnatyam Beginnings

“I don’t have a clear memory of my first dance lesson – I was just 5 and a half. But I do remember the sound of ‘Salangai,’ the clinking of bells that fascinated me and drew me to the class.…”🌺 From hesitant steps to 10+ years of dedication, Anvi shares her journey of embracing Bharatnatyam – the challenges, the beauty of Abhinaya (expressions), and the discipline that transformed her life!Publi...

Bharatnatyam Beginnings

Seeing the Unseen

“Last month we had International Pathology Day(November 6) a day that evoked a sense of nostalgia as I reflect on my journey in the field of Pathology, which started nearly 43 years ago. …” - Dr.Varsha Jadhav. Published today second story as part of my project I call \Frames of Her Life\ ✨️ It's a photo series that combines portraits with personal stories, highlighting the varied journeys and expe...

Seeing the Unseen

Why I wrote It, How I survived It: Book Reviews 2024

 Now, you don't always have to necessarily rush out and buy the books I review :D. I just hope to sprinkle some fun facts that might tickle your curiosity about the topics I share with you. Sharing my December Blog https://jaeeblogscom.wordpress.com/2024/12/22/why-i-wrote-it-how-i-survived-it-book-reviews-2024/Challenges, travels, experiences - let me know how’s your 2024 been? Best regards and h...

Why I wrote It, How I survived It: Book Reviews 2024