Tributes

She is truly a blessing to her very huge family. She has lived long enough to see not only her great grandchildren but also four great-grandchildren. Raising 7 kids on her own through severe hardships alone makes her a very strong woman and God indeed has blessed her for she has lived and still is...

During my high school years Counter Strike and Call of Duty were the most popular multi-player video games which we used to play whenever we could find time in the College’s Library before winter and after summer (as our mid term and final exams are held in Summer and Winter). We had to finish ...

I was in 3rd grade when we adopted a puppy. Me and my brother named him Gucci. He was very small and fragile and before leaving to school everyday we fed him milk with a baby bottle. It was very cool to see a dog feeding from a baby bottle as he looked more cute and adorable drinking his breakfast...

A lot of times we don’t appreciate people who are there for us throughout our lives because we often feel like we deserve their kindness. We need to appreciate these people and forever show them gratitude because, well, aren’t they just heaven sent? That is why I am writing this tribute to my ...

It all began when my uncle paid a visit to our backyard.  ‘This place looks quite desolate. Why don’t you rear some animals?’ he inquired my father.  My father thought it was a good idea.  The next question was which animal to rear?  Certainly not cows or goats because they require exten...

Bubby came to my life when I just turned 18.  It was a special gift from my dad who knew I was an animal lover.  It’s been seven years now but I remember everything about that day quite clearly.  When I first laid eyes on Bubby, I was overjoyed.  I knew in my heart that I’d love this baby ...

Music, music, music, you beautiful being! I want to sing it from the rooftops and promote your existance to all living creatures. You are something to be shared and cherished by everybody on this Earth. Music, you have played such an intrinsic role in my life and continue to be the most healing gi...

They say that “blood runs thicker than water”. That family comes first. Well, I don’t agree and I wanted you both to know that you are my family; Roxy and Cynthia. You are two incredible siblings who bring so much happiness to this life! We shared so many experiences together and so much lov...

My country India is a country of 1.3 billion people. Serving such a momentous population means that the countries resources are going to stretch thin. Food, shelter, education, border security are very important issues while the idea of road safety and making better roads generally takes a back ...

  In the loud sounds of an unknown city, a family of three is struggling to find a taxi to the nearest bus stop. The father is looking actively whereas the mother is taking care of her son and the luggage. That young boy was me. I was maybe 12 or 13 years old at that time, but aware of the tension...