RIP — Officer Lee Leach

Lee was a simple man who recently succumbed to cancer. He was the security officer for many years at the gated community I call home. While most of us had minimal interactions with Lee, he struck all those who knew him as a soft spoken and kind … [Read more...]

Never Leave Home Without Saying Goodbye

Years ago a friend of mine told me that her husband left on a business trip. It was the only day he did not kiss her goodbye. Unfortunately, he perished in a plane crash, leaving a void in her life. And that final goodbye never happened. In the … [Read more...]

A Family Man, Extraordinaire — Justice F.C. Rustagi

My Dad was the ultimate family man. His work, his money, and his heart were always focused on creating novel experiences for his wife and his children. In a traditional society like India, of an era gone by, he was less concerned about social … [Read more...]

The Best Laid Plans…

The bags are packed, the excitement has been building for over six months, Zurich and Prague are in sight, and in a flash, a dear friend of the University passes away. Some travel plans are cancelled, others are altered dramatically. It is a … [Read more...]