We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started. — Henry Ward Beecher … [Read more...]
The Forever Journey
Just when we think we have it right, the train gets derailed, just a tad. It’s a gentle reminder that “Excellence” is a journey, not a destination. The message is simple. Don’t rest on you laurels. Push hard everyday to pursue this elusive … [Read more...]
The Joys of Childhood
I take immense pleasure in showering our teachers’ children with toys and gifts, and dollar bills to buy ice-cream. It’s my way of “buying” my way into their little, innocent hearts. Small tokens of joy for all of us. My children are all grown up, … [Read more...]
The Language of Children
We had three children in the house. The Canadian siblings, 12-year old Dhruv and six-year old Sara, were meeting their cousin from India, 20-month old toddler Shaira, for the very first time. Expectedly, each day was a circus of entertainment – … [Read more...]