This section features memories mostly from my childhood memories in the countryside and the recent past.
In the countryside where I spent most of my childhood, certain wildflowers brought about the early spirit of Christmas. These flowers often brought with them the smell of Christmas, with its festive celebrations in the Purvanchal Range of the Himalayas extension, the hills have sloped down to a certain level, merging with grasslands in between … Read more
When I was young, until recently in my thirties, there were no deaths in my family. And I was almost convinced, although absurd, that there could be no death in my family. I felt blessed and privileged and often thank God for his safekeeping, although we were unworthy. I have lost some friends in the … Read more
The sun, at least for this year, seems to be waning a little. Autumn is here. It is time for harvesting paddy rice in different parts of the world, at least in the countryside where I spent my childhood. I gazed out at my window while sipping hot water in the morning. I could sense … Read more
‘From my father’s Concord Bible to Degree in Divinity’ would be a suitable title that I had in my mind. It’s been a long time now that I can no longer recall the edition or the exact year of publication. My late father’s Bible Concordance features good maps, topical references, and the context of the … Read more
