Happy Birthday Dad

Tomorrow would have been Dad's 86th Birthday. He left us almost a decade ago, yet I feel his presence in every ounce of my being. I talk to his photo on my dresser, almost on a daily basis. His advice was simple, yet honest. Principles by which … [Read more...]

Woman’s Best Friend

It was the year 1995 in India.  I was laying on the charpai (a light bed constructed with rope)  basking in the December sun when I heard the yelping of a dog in pain. On close examination, I found a black mange-filled emancipated pup stuck upside … [Read more...]

Homeward Bound…

"To care for those who took care of us is the highest honor." Tia Walker aptly writes. Yes, life is about getting joy while caring for our beloved parents. It always helps when your spouse supports you and takes care of your parents as his very … [Read more...]

Violence Against Those We Love

I have never understood how people can be violent against the people they love. Whether it is their significant other, their child, or their pet.  Hitting a lady is the ultimate act of cowardice. While Ray Rice is the current poster child for … [Read more...]