“Do as I say. Don’t do as I do.” This mantra has been very effectively used since time immemorial by self-serving generations of so called spiritual and political “leaders”. One set of rules applies for everyone, while the doyens remain above all dicta. Religion and Patriotism are two areas where this might be most apparent. …
Coming to terms
It is always a pleasure to meet with people who have recently arrived in Canada. This past week I was invited to network with and address a group of newcomers, whose arrival in Canada ranged between three months to two years. The esoteric group included young parents with toddlers in strollers, not so young folks …
We are like this only!
Many years ago, stencilled in large, block letters on the end-wall of a pub in Burlington, I spotted the following phrase: “EACH ONE OF US IS UNIQUE” And, scribbled just below, in small letters was stated “Just Like Everyone Else”. Born in India and now residing in North America after having traveled through, lived and …
Family Days
We had friends over for dinner last week and ended up nostalgically recounting those fading memories of fun-filled family gatherings during the summer or winter school breaks at our grandparents’ homes. Preparations would start weeks in advance, with kids being reminded to be respectful to the elders and “learn to get along with your” cousins. …
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