The Aftereffects of Fender Bender and Gratitude to My Maker


I am suffering from the aftereffects of a fender bender. That was the first time ever that I was liable for the accidents. Instead, I was in the receiving end. I am very grateful to my God that my son and I drove home unharmed that night. My SUV was also not damaged than expected. My son did not even know what happened that night. … Continue reading The Aftereffects of Fender Bender and Gratitude to My Maker

Change of Season of Life


Winter season is saying Good Bye after leaving record high snowfall this year, Spring is thawing the little snow hills and ice patches from the driveways. Sun is unveiling itself as a reserved bride. The change of this new season cannot be not talked about the changes it has brought in our lives too. This season of life is more like riding a roller-coaster.   … Continue reading Change of Season of Life

One Last-Ditch Effort to Get on the Road


This is the first time ever that the car I was riding in slid like this. Our car uncontrollably danced on the freeway before it went to the ditch in just a blink of our eyes. Picture below, we can see how much we skidded from the road. Fortunately, there was no vehicle coming behind while few other vehicles were at the safe distance. Maybe 200 … Continue reading One Last-Ditch Effort to Get on the Road

Beginning of Day – Then and Now


    Outskirts of Khokana                 Originally uploaded by wufgaeng against censorship The splendor of this mountain and patches of cloud remind me of a popular Nepali song by Ram Krishna Dhakal, “Bihan Uthne Bittikai Himal Dekhna Paiyos, Yo Haatle Sadhai-Sadhai Nepal Lekhna Paiyos.” The lyricist has put these words in such an impressive order which goes like this, “I would see Himalaya preferably as I woke … Continue reading Beginning of Day – Then and Now

Beginning of Day – Then and Now


    Outskirts of Khokana                 Originally uploaded by wufgaeng against censorship The splendor of this mountain and patches of cloud remind me of a popular Nepali song by Ram Krishna Dhakal, “Bihan Uthne Bittikai Himal Dekhna Paiyos, Yo Haatle Sadhai-Sadhai Nepal Lekhna Paiyos.” The lyricist has put these words in such an impressive order which goes like this, “I would see Himalaya preferably as I woke … Continue reading Beginning of Day – Then and Now

Out of the Blue Celebration


Pratya has grown so fast that it’s sometimes hard to hold him in our arms, as he moves so violently. His hair also has been growing too long. Many people, due to his long hair, like him. The other day one gentleman said that Pratya has enough hair to donate. Of course, he has but I am thinking not to trim his hair until summer. … Continue reading Out of the Blue Celebration

Babysit


Today, Prasha had gone for whole day out for her translating job for Bhutanese refugees who were resettled here through International Organization for Migration (IOM). I was home to look after Pratya. But I also had one class after lunch. So, we were looking for someone who could babysit him for two hours. Finally, Tuyata voluntarily lent her helping hand with usual big-heart to babysit. … Continue reading Babysit