What a “Holi” Experience!
For the first time, I celebrated?Ç Holi with my extended family.?Ç Usually, we do some chowtal singing at the local mandir, but this year, fun-loving sister-in-law decided to go all out!?Ç We are experiencing a wonderful early spring here in Toronto. Usually, it is still cold and the ground is covered with [...]
Postscript to Auntie Baba’s Tribute
Auntie Baba was a very special lady, but in many ways typical of the older women who have come to Canada from Guyana. Strong, humble, spiritual matriarchs, women who are the true Lakshmis of this world. I have met many ladies like that in the small, local mandirs of Toronto.
There is Auntie Kay, (une dame [...]
A Tribute to Auntie Baba who passed to the next life on November 16, 2005
Aunti Baba
This is a tribute to a great lady, with whom I have had two memorable encounters.Aunti Baba died this morning. I was very fortunate to have been able to say good-bye to her last night. She was a strong, passionate and caring lady with a zest for life that sets an example for us [...]