So we kick off our first weekly sharing linkup by featuring one of the faces behind B-A-R.
In his own words, Sid Balachandran has this to say: I am an engineer turned work-at-home Dad. Yes, I occupy a niche spot in society. It was partly by choice and partly, well fate, I suppose. Anyway, it all worked out. So after almost 2 decades of education, two degrees and a decade of professional employment, I now write. When not running after my almost-three toddler son yelling out phrases like ‘Don’t touch that’, ‘Put that down!’ and much more. At times, I also try to convince people that I write stories that are worth reading. And if opportunity does present itself, I will also try to tell you about my fatherhood escapades involving diapers, poop, projectile food attacks and ninja-sleeping positions. I also occasional write posts that some may term as light humour. You can find me brewing my various thoughts at: I Wrote Those Here is Sid’s latest post: So you want kids?
Well, what Sid has not shared is that he is the one behind the fancy B-A-R member badge that you see in the sidebar here and also another badge that will be coming up next Wednesday. Oh yes! So, do pop over and say ‘Hi’ when you can. Sid would love to hear what you have to say. In the meanwhile, add your links to the blue frog below and stroll around to visit the other blogs. Linkup stays open till next Saturday, January 24th.
Note: You only need to have a blog to add your links to this linkup 🙂
You do not need to be a B-A-R member 🙂
Only new posts written any day from January 18th to January 24th can be added to the linkup.
Each person can add any number of links. No ‘BAR’ on that 😉
Have a good week, people.
BAR has a great team and Sid has done a fabulous job with the badge and of course his blog is awesome.
Can’t wait to see the new badge!
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Thank you, Indy 🙂 Appreciate the vote of confidence.
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Badge looks cool and good to know you Sid.. Looking forward to read your work, especially, the light humour as you mentioned 🙂
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Thanks Shanx – I call it light humor; other may think of it as sarcasm or just plain boring. Don’t say you weren’t warned 😛
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Great to (re)meet you Sid and thanks for such a fun and unique badge for us BAR members! 😉 Love your latest post and such an important topic too! 😉 ❤
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Great to re-meet you too, Elly. And thank you leaving a comment. I’ve replied.
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p.s. Forgot to mention, that I think it’s great, cool, etc. that you are a stay-at-home Dad. I learned recently that men in general would prefer to be ‘homemakers’ and women earn a living, along those lines. I forget where I heard that; however, just curious if you find that for you! 😉 ❤
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Funny that you should ask, Elly. I think generally men don’t mind if they’re not the main wage-earners. However society, specially Indian society, makes it really difficult for us to be so. We are criticised left right and centre for the same. But we manage just fine anyway. Thanks for the support.
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Shailaja, you have started this ‘feature’ feature with the coolest blogger in the group 🙂 Sid, good job with the badge, and of course with your blog too. Though I have been reading your blog off and on I look forward to knowing more about your cool and multifaceted personality in the weeks and months to come. Cheers.
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Haha, Beloo – Coolest person, indeed 🙂 And thank you so much, Beloo for being a regular reader of the blog. I missed tagging you on my gratitude post. Apologise and please accept my thank yous for reading my drivel.
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Arrey, no issues at all about that, Sid. I didn’t even notice 😉
Now correct me if I am wrong (Shailaja/Sid) – wasn’t this feature also supposed to be about interacting with the featured blogger about his/her blog inspiration, writing approach, etc etc? If so, then here is my question for you, Sid. Given that your days are quite hectic with your toddler, what time of the day do you find your inspiration/writing mojo most active? And also a second question – when and how did you first become aware that you enjoy writing, esp writing fiction?
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Hey Beloo. That will be Blogger Focus. Separate feature. But, yes, Sid, you are most welcome to answer right here 🙂
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This is a great venture Shailaja! And I love the logo by Sid.
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Thanks, Sanch 🙂
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Hello Sid!! 🙂 I have always loved your daddy journals and the latest post speaks of a lot of questions that I myself have pondered upon in the past one year.
Love, love, love this group, this blog, the idea of featuring members and yea the badge!! 😀
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Hello, Aditi. We meet again 🙂 I hope my drivel and nonsense (with a tinge of humour, ofcourse) did not confuse the heck out of you. Enjoy coupledom – for if you chose to go down the kid way, it’ll be a decade or two before you get back to coupledom again.
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What Can I say Shailaja! I am dumbfound By the BAR team’s work. .I wouldn’t have come to know about this website if Sid had not shared the link with me today via FB. Sid your each work is fabulous and I have no works to express .I have also fallen in love with the B-A-R badge
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Ashwini, The BAR is relatively new and has a long way to go. But we have amazing members and that’s what keeps this group going 🙂
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Nice to meet you, Sid! 🙂 This is all new to me, as I’ve been on a blogging hiatus. Sounds like a great group to be part of. How does one join up? Can the post be about anything at all or is there a theme?
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Nice to meet you too, Debbie. I’m pretty new here too, but I’ve known some of the other bloggers in the group for a little bit now. Shailaja – the BARtender 😛 – should be able to shed more light on this.
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Hi Debbie,
The post can be about anything. No constraints as such. As for the group membership, do check back in February. We will be adding new members to our Facebook group based on interest. Thank you for your lovely comment on the post and look forward to seeing you around the B-A-R 🙂
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Thanks, Shailaja. 🙂 I am working on a post and look forward to more B-A-R activity. You’ve done a great job with this!
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That’s lovely to hear, Debbie! Thanks for the warm words of encouragement 🙂
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Nice to meet you, Sid! Love the badge!
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Nice to meet you too, Laurel. And thank you 🙂
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Nice to know a bit more about you Sid. Have enjoyed some of your stories. Nice badge.
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Thank you, Suzy 🙂
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Nice to meet the man behind the badge! I have appreciated your posts and your comments on mine as well. Thank you. My son is a stay-at-home dad and has 5 kids he takes care of — my hat is off to you as I believe it takes a special kind of man to do that. I look forward to your posts on child care (poop and projectile food in particular LOL)
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Thanks, Carol. And yes, I intend to write more on my ‘daddy journals’ 🙂
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Great to know a lil’ more about you, Sid! Congrats on being the first to be featured at the BAR 🙂 Btw, awesome Badge!!
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It’s like they say – ‘Ask and thy shall receive’ or something like that 🙂 Thanks, Shalini.
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When I tried adding my link the only box that was “working” was the url box. Therefore, my link does not ‘show’ properly. Sorry. I tried to do it again and was not permitted.
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Sid is a super talented writer and sheer delight to read his tales:)
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Nice to see you here, Sid! The badge is too cool. Love your toddler tales and I remember Harry’s Hut! Must read your new stories too! Wishing you the very best as you create more magic with words! Cheers!
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