Albert Einstein is famous for his Theory of Relativity, but he is also credited with other milestone works – including some that my readers might not be readily familiar with – like his views on happiness and success. In 1922, while on a talking tour in Japan, Einstein learned that he was being awarded the …
Summertime
Ambling around last evening, my wife and I were amazed to notice a few leaves on a neighborhood maple tree exhibit the brilliant hues of fall foliage. While premature and not expected to last beyond the next few days, the sharp dip in the temperature allowed us to turn off the air-conditioning, open the windows …
Dawdling
I admit to being a procrastinator. Grant me two weeks to complete an assigned task and I will likely only get started at the eleventh hour. Delayed actions can sometimes have a lasting impact. This fact was driven home to me sadly, a couple of weeks ago. As a palliative care volunteer at a special …
Independent … and free?
India and Pakistan celebrated their Independence Days on August 15 and 14, respectively. Amidst parades, civic receptions and celebratory cultural events, national and local level leaders delivered rousing speeches extolling everything from age-old civilizational virtues, landmark achievements during the past few years and grandiose plans for the future. Leading national and international publications provided extensive …
