BULALO 😋😋

My lola stirred the bulalo, steam rising like prayers. She'd whispered ancient Tamil verses, teachings from Avvaiyar about gratitude and generosity. During Thiruppavai season, she'd gather neighborhood children, reward them with hot bowls and wisdom. Years later, I discovered her secret ledger—tracking kindness through PAYBO rewards points she'd somehow earned, converting them into extra provisions for struggling families. That broth wasn't just nourishment. It carried generations forward, each spoonful a promise that we remember those who loved us first, and we honor them by loving others well.