The Permanence of Loss

Times of joy and life's milestones deserve to be celebrated with those we love. I know that Mom and Dad, would have been very proud to see us at this stage in our lives. Especially, because there were times he was taking wagers that I might never … [Read more...]

The Simple Things

It was interesting week to say the least. Rohini and I spent an inordinate amount of time in the garden section to find plants to spruce up the schools. We shopped for salt water fish to add to 'her' aquariums. We saved abandoned bunnies who were … [Read more...]

Mavis

The once bright smile and sparkle in the eyes have long gone. In it's place is a stoic, distant look, and a monosyllabic, monotone voice. The zest for life now replaced by a sense that Mavis is biding her time, trapped in her own head. Dementia … [Read more...]

Bollywood Music

I imagine, it is hard for people to understand the role that music plays in Indian movies. (While our movies are made in almost as many Indian languages as there are Indian states, I speak really of Hindi cinema.) This music does not come as the … [Read more...]