One year draws to a close. Another year begins. As children, we were not allowed to stay up late to “ring in the New Year.” Forbidden activities serve to entice and we tried all sorts of gimmicks to be permitted to hang around later than usual. For instance, a kids’ sleepover party on December 31 …
Christmas from another age
In the 1960s my family lived in a small town, Naya Nangal (“new” Nangal). It was contiguous to the older and more established Bhakra Nangal town, which took its name and identity from Bhakra Dam, the first hydro-electric power generation plant in India. The dam was conceived in pre-partition India but its construction started in …
Giving thanks … shukrana
Thanksgiving is my favorite celebration. It allows us to pause, reflect and express gratitude. I was not aware of Thanksgiving until we visited family in the USA back in 1980s. It was not as well known around the world at the time like it is today, thanks to Facebook, email and the many other ways …
Identity crisis
Our five-year old granddaughter excitedly joined her father to watch the Olympic Games highlights when these were being telecast a few weeks ago, especially because in their home reading is preferred and encouraged over watching television. One evening I “planted a seed” in her young mind, suggesting that she should consider competing as a Canadian …
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