When Breath Becomes Air

Paul Kalanithi, the brilliant author of the book "When Breath Becomes Air", died of lung cancer at the young age of 36. I read his work of brilliance in 24 hours — yes, could not put it down. Period. The son of Indian parents — a Christian father, … [Read more...]

Electronic Despair

About a month ago, my TV went blank. Earlier this week, my iMac bit the dust. Even before I could bid farewell to a critical piece of my electronic arsenal, my new IPhone died. Won't power on — period. How, and when did I become so dependent on these … [Read more...]

Battling Our Demons

I can't imagine the pain of a father, and the agony of a family, whose young 23 year old daughter ended her life because her demons took over. We all have our moments of anguish and self doubt, and we all learn to battle our demons in different … [Read more...]

#fighter Ryan DeJong

How does a young man find the internal fortitude to stand by the love of his life, as she battled cancer? In an age where loyalty is fleeting, and relationships of convenience are all too frequent, we occasionally meet people who redefine love, … [Read more...]