Day: December 9, 2024

Tenafly, New Jersey, Mid 1960’s Whilst acclimating to life in America after having lived years in India there was MUCH to get used to. Christmas being a big one. We would wake to my mother’s joyous reunion with her  piano, hence Christmas carols, loud and clear and Dad’s exuberant humming to go with.  My sister … Read more

Malibu, December 2024 Fog laden, wind wild, light piercing, or roseblushed still. No matter what the world is doing, singing perches outside my window in loyal commitment to rousing and greeting. Is that the commitment?  If so, why continue? “Good morning”, says I.  And the pitch intensifies. We hear but do not listen. “Your singing … Read more