This has been an interesting week for me. Our three-and-a-half years old granddaughter (who pointedly corrects me that she is now “three-and-three-quarters, Nana!”) came home from her Montessori a couple of days ago and offered a few gems on Martin Luther King. They may have discussed the subject at school as part of the Black …
What color is My Moon?
A few of us lucky ones may have witnessed live, the recent Blue Red Moon phenomenon. We were only able to enjoy the spectacular pictures of the moon’s sighting, emailed the next morning by my sister-in-law from their farmhouse in India. The breathtaking photos demonstrated the unsurpassed majesty of nature. Pictures of the moon in …
Accolades and Eulogies
“Your career may be ending but congratulations as you begin a new chapter of your life.” “The fun part of your life starts now.” “Are you excited?” “Any plans? Travels?” “You will now have time for things you’ve always wanted to do.” These are some euphemisms commonly used to convince (console?) ourselves that life continues …
Believe
Nearly two years ago when posting my very first blog, I started with the following couplet penned by the famous Urdu poet, Majrooh Sultanpuri: “Main akela hi chalaa thaa jaanib-e-manzil magar log saath aate gaye aur kaarwaan bantaa gayaa” [I had started alone towards my destination, but people continued to come forth and a caravan …
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