I heard an elderly voice on the other end of the telephone as we planned a university event. To respect his privacy, I will call him “Adam”. Adam had devoted the last twelve years of his life taking care of his wife, who recently passed away. His … [Read more...]
Celebrating Love
February 15, 2018 by
It’s the evening of Valentine’s Day, and the world over is celebrating love, as a special tribute to the women and girls in their lives. I saw a Dad stop by to bring presents for his daughter and grand daughters - a ritual for over 35 years. I saw … [Read more...]
Sister Thappa – The Other Mother – A Repost from the Archives
February 8, 2018 by
Originally posted to my blog on September 26, 2013, this still rings true today: I grew up in a British boarding school in the foothills of the Himalayas in India, spending 13 years of my life in those mountains. I lived and studied in that … [Read more...]
My Weakness
February 6, 2018 by
I remember standing on the other side of the glass, at the hospital nursery, staring at this little face, swaddled in a blanket. I stood there, for what seems like an eternity, soaking in, the new purpose of my life. At first glance, I lost my heart … [Read more...]
