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Ecology or Social Isolation, and How We Didn’t Fall Prey to The Middle School Lunch Bag Trap
October 15, 2011In the first manic weeks of my son’s entry into middle school, I’ve been anxiously waiting for him at the end of the day, ...
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A Pastiche of Festivals to Bring Together a Family
December 21, 2010“Are you Christian?” my seven year-old daughter’s friend wanted to know. My daughter shook her head. “...
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Loved Ones and the Silence of Doing Nothing
November 19, 2010Some cultural peculiarities can never be explained. Like, I am sure most people in my town think I’m nuts because my parents...
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Celebrating Diwali Out of the Box
November 4, 2010When I was growing up in Geneva, Switzerland, Diwali -- the most important Hindu festival and one that Hindus worldwide will celebrate...
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A Tale of Two Swimsuits
October 8, 2010A little over a year ago, when I was packing my suitcase to move to Westfield. NJ, from my home in a city called Arnhem in The Netherl...