Books read this year (2022) so far uptil 17 August 2022

1) Birds of a Feather by JACQUELINE Winspear 4 January  2022. ( Maisie Dobbs mystery)
2) Too Many Cooks / champagne for one by Rex Stout – 7 January 2022 ( Nero Wolfe & Archie Goodwin detective story )
3) The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by  Vase em Khan – 14 January 2022 – set in Mumbai , India ( a detective story )
4) Death at Thor burn Hall – by Julianna Deering – 17 January  2022x
5) Inspector of the Dead – by David Morrell – 24 January 2022 (  a Thomas DE Quincy mystery )
6)) Fer- De- Lance & The League Of Frightened men by Rex Stout – 26 January 2022
7) Ruler of the Night by David Morrell –  5 February 2022
8) A Beautiful Blue Death by Charles Finch – 7 February 2022
9) The Opium Eater by David Morrell – 7 February 2022
10) The Shimmer by David Morrell – 17 February 2022
11) The ” Zeck”  Trilogy by Rex Stout – 4 March 2022 ( Nero Wolfe mystery )
12) Sacrifice by Paul Finch – 13 March 2022  ( a police detective story)
13) Vanishing Man by Charles Finch – 19 March 2022 –  ( a Charles Lenox detective story) – I believe I read this book again – first the hard copy from the library but now on-line.
14) The Rubber Band and the Red Box by Rex Stout – 290 March  2022 ( a Nero Wolfe mystery )
15) Marrying Anita by Anita Jain – 8 April 2022
16) The Hidden BY Caro lyn  Keene – A Nancy Drew mystery – 11 April 2022
17 ) The Caliph ‘s House by Tahir Shah – 19 April 2022 – story about renovating a grand house in Casablanca, Morocco.
18) Angel’s Blood by Nalini Singh – 1 May 2022- a paranormal romance novel –  the author is a New Zealand author of Indo-Fijian  descent
19) India Black & Gentleman Thief by Carol K. Carr – 7 May 2022
20) India Black &   The Widow of Windsor by Carol K. Carr – 13 May 2022  – ( A madam of espionage mystery )
21) India Black and the Shadow of Anarchy by Carol K. Carr – 20 May 2022.
21)Messenger of Truth by Jacqueline  Winspear – 31 May 2022.
22) India Black and the Rajah’s Ruby by Carol K. Carr – 4 June  2022
23) Reincarnation Blues by Michael Poole – 17 June 2022

24) The ABC Murders – by Agatha Christie – 16 June 2022
25) The Card Turner by  ” Louis Sachar ” – 30 June 2022
26 )Archie meets Nero Wolfe by Robert Goldsboro ugh – 6 July 2022
27) The  Missing Chapter by Robert Goldsborough – 10 July 2022  ( Nero Wolfe story )
28) Silver Spire by Robert Goldsboro ugh – 10 July 2022
( Nero Wolfe Story ) .
29) Last Coincidence by Robert Goldsborough- 14 July 2022 ( a Nero Wolfe Story)
30) Fade to Black by Robert Goldsborough – 17 July 2022 ( a Nero Wolfe Story)
31) Murder in E Minor by Robert Goldsborough  – 22 July 2022 ( a Nero Wolfe story )
32) After the Funeral by Agatha Christie – 26 July 2022
33) Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie – 29 July 2022
34) Dead man’s Folly by Agatha Christie – 31 July 2022
35) The Purse by Honore De Balzac -01 August 2022
36) A Deceptive Clarity by Aaron Elkins – 07 August 2022
  37) Fellowship of Fear by Aaron Elkins – 10 August 2022
38) Death on Deadline by Robert Goldsborough – 14 August 2022

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39) ” Poirot” investigates by Agatha Christie – 24 August 2022
40) My Name is Memory by Ann Brashares – 8 september, 2022
41) They do it with mirrors by Agatha Christie – 13  September ,  2022
42) A Dog Named Boo: The Underdog with a heart by Lisa  J Edwards – 23 September 2022
43) Book Clubbed by      Lorna Barrett   – 04 October 2022
44)   The Murder at the Vicarage – by Agatha Christie – 10 October 2022
45) Private India by  James Patterson &  Ashwin Sanghi –  22 October 2022
46) The Monogram Murders by Agatha Christie – 23 November 2022
47) Catch a Mate by Gena Showalter – 5 December 2022
48)  Darkest Night by Gena Showalter – 16 December 2022
49) Alice in Zombieland  by  Gena Showalter-  28 December 2022.
50) Dead Wrong – by Susan Sleep an – last book of the year 2022 – 31 December 2022.

I am reading mostly mystery and lighter books these days.

Here is the list of books read so far

1)The Hero’s Walk by Anita Rao Badawi – 15 January 2021
2) The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy – online 13 April 2021
3)Turtles All The Way Down by John Green – 15 April 2021
( a book which Sitara brought for me to read).
4) A Beautiful Blue Death by Charles FINCH – May 29 2021
5) The God of Small THINGS by Arundhati Roy – May 29 2021 – just completed – fast read – found very depressing book and difficult to read
6) I ‘l l Be Watching You by Andrea Kane – 28 June 2021.
7) The Vanishing Man by Charles FINCH – 10 July 2021 (read on line – loan from Deep River Library))
8)An Extravagant Death by Charles FINCH
8) Beating about the Bush – by M.C. Beaton – a Mrs. Agatha Raisins as private detective – 15 July 2021
9) All the Devils Are Here by Louise Penny -19 July 2021
10) The Woman in the Water by Charles Finch –
21 July 2021
11) The September Society by Charles Finch – 27 July 2021
12) The Hangman by Louise Penny – 27 July 2021
13) The Fleet Street Murders by Charles Finch 31 July 2021
14) Miss Tonka Turn to Crime by M.C.Beaton – 2nd August 2021
15) the Value of Nothing by Raj Patel – 4 august 2021
16) stuffed and Starved by Raj Patel – 9 August 2021
17) The Idiot by ” Fyodor Dostoevsky ” ( a Russian author- mid- 1980s. )- 18 August 2021
18) Death of An Honest Man by M.C. Beaton – 20 August 2021. —- a Hamish Macbeth police story ( in Scotland setting)
19) Death of Yesterday by M.C. Beaton – 21 August 2021 —- read the book in one day plus as it was very hot outside (a Hamish Macbeth police story)
20) The Quiche of Death – Agatha Raisin story by M.C.Beaton – 28 August 2021
21) Death of a Ghost by M. C. Beaton ( a Hamish Macbeth police story – 29 August 2021
22) A Highland Christmas by M.C. Beaton ( a Hamish Macbeth police story ) – 31 August 2021
23) The Legacy of My Life by Jagdish Chandra Sutherland ( Priyanka ‘ s father – Panchal) – 3 September 2021.
24) The Dead Ringer by M.C.Beaton (Agatha Raisin story) – 4 Sept 2021
25) The Inheritance by Charles Finch – 6 September 2021
26) Death of a Dentist by M.C. Beaton — 12 September 2021 — ( a Hamish Macbeth police story)
21)Death of a Dreamer by M.C.Beaton – 13 September 2021 ( a Hamish Macbeth police story)
22) Christmas Crumble by M.C. Beaton – 14 September 2021 ( Agatha Raisin story)
23) The Laws of Murder by Charles Finch – 17 September 2021 — Charles Lenox mystery
24) An Old Betrayal by Charles Finch – 20 September 2021 – Charles Lenox mystery
25) Pushing up Daisies by M.C.Beaton – 23 September 2021 ( (Agatha Raisin story )
26) Knock, Knock, You’re Dead by M . C. Beaton – 23 September 2021 ( a Hamish Macbeth story – a very short one)
27) Books, Cooks, and Crooks by Lucy Arlington ( and – Ellery Adams, Sylvia May ) – 26 September 2021
28) Death of a Valentine by M.C.Beaton – 29 September 2021 ( a Hamish Macbeth story )
29) Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener by M.C. Beaton – 01 October 2021
30) Death of a Nag by M.C.Beaton – 3 October 2021 ( a Hamish Macbeth story )
31 Death of a Policeman by M.C.Beaton – 5 October 2021
( a Hamish Macbeth story )
32) Death of a Gentle Lady by M.C.Beaton- 7 October 2021 ( a Hamish Macbeth story )
33) Dishing the Dirt by M.C. Beaton – 8 October 2021 ( Agatha Raisin story )
34) Death of a Macho Man by M.C.Beaton – 9 October 2021 ( a Hamish Macbeth story )
35) Death of An Addict by M.C. Beaton – 14 October 2021 ( a Hamish Macbeth story )
36) Death of a Scriptwriter by M.C.Beaton – 18 October 2021 ( a Hamish Macbeth story )
37) Death of a Bore by M. C. Beaton – 22 October 2021 ( a Hamish Macbeth story )
38) Death of a Gossip by M.C.Beaton – 26 October 2021 ( a Hamish Macbeth Story )
39) Death of a Liar by M.C.Beaton – 28 October 2021 ( a Hamish Macbeth story ) – mysteries
40) The Wicked Godmother by M.C.Beaton – 30 October 2021 – a general novel
41) Death of a Poison Pen by M. C Beaton – 31 October 2021 ( a Hamish Macbeth story )
42) Death of a Charming Man by M. C. Beaton – 31 October 2021 ( a Hamish Macbeth story )
43) Death of a Celebrity by M.C.Beaton – 2 November 2021 ( a Hamish Macbeth story )

44) Agatha ‘ s First Case by M.C.Beaton – 4 November 2021 ( a Agatha Raisin story )
45) The Blood of an English man by M.C.Beaton – 6 Nov 2021 – ( a Agatha Raisin story )
46) Death of a Dust man by M.C.Beaton – 8 November 2021 ( a Hamish Macbeth story )
47) As the Pig Turns by M.C. Beaton – 13 November 2021 ( a Agatha Raisin story )
48) The Christie Curse by Victoria Abbot – 16 November 2021
49) The Sayers Swindle by Victoria Abbot – 18 November 2021
50) The Witches’ Tree by M.C.Beaton – 18 November 2021 ( a Agatha Raisin story )
51) ?the Wolfe Widow by Victoria Abbot – 25 November 2021
52 ) Death of a Maid by M.C.Beaton – 30 November 2021 ( a Hamish Macbeth story )
53) some Caesar / the Golden Spiders by Rex Stout – 1 December 2021
54) The Rubber Band & the Red Box by Rex Stout – 4 December 2021
55) 3 Truths and a Lie plus Find her – by Lisa Gardner – 6 December 2021
56 ) Three Endearing Young Charms by M.C.Beaton – 7 December 2021
57) The Last Passenger , a Prequel by Charles Finch – (Charles Lemon – a detective story) – 10 December 2021.
58) Murder in Hindsight by Anne Cleeland – 14 December 2021
51) Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage by M.C.Beaton – 18 December 2021
52) Among the Mad by Jacqueline Winspear- 16 December 2021
53) Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear – 28 December 2021
54) Bound by Mystery by Kerry Greenwood – 2 January 2022
55) Death of a Village by M.C. Beaton – 1 January 2022 ( a Hamish Macbeth story )

O! Canada – 2021

The Turmoil

On the eve of celebrating Canada Day (01 July 2021)  – we need  to sit back and reflect as to the nature of events that we have experienced in our fair Canada  during the past year.

I have written a
POEM – which expresses my/our emotions  and admiration  for  Canada – for being caring and compassionate country that we are proud of.

Our Country is in turmoil this  year

For the indigenous communities

first the discovery of the remains of 215 children at the former residential school site in Kamloops, B.C

it sets off a wave of mourning and pledges from government to do better at the work of reconciliation.

All political parties talk about it

For Muslim Community

Then the  running down of  a London family with a pickup truck, killing four and severely injuring a nine-year-old boy -a  ” heinous ” crime.

it sets off a wave of mourning and just disgust at this kind of hate crime .

Talks and marches are organised in many cities to  mourn and express grief for such callous act

All political parties talk about it

For Black  Community

Black Lives Matter (BLM) – this movement took a strong resounding following in Canada – though  originating in US

Now we see Black experts in all fields  on TV interviews

All commercials are with black actors – all of  a sudden so many actors discovered

We see blacks have same aspirations , family love life and talents as others .

For all of us  – Covid-19

Hundreds of thousands have died  of the Covid-19 virus -all over the world

Farewell to dying is becoming difficult

Vaccinations have started in earnest though  masks and social distancing is still maintained

O!  Canada

We are astounded

as to what trauma our country is going through

While seek peace and tranquility 

O!  Canada

We are flabbergasted

with a discovery of the remains of 215 children of our indigenous community

And at the former residential school site in Kamloops, B.C

O!  Canada

We are shocked to the bone

witnessing the  running down of  a London Muslim family with a pickup truck

 killing four and severely injuring a nine-year-old boy

What  an ” heinous ” crime.

O!  Canada

We are shaken and vilified

Our historical racial injustices to Blacks and other minorities

Black Lives Matter (BLM) – this movement with resounding following in Canada

though  originating in US

O!  Canada

We are stunned at the spread of  Covid-19 virus

Hundreds of thousands have died  of the Covid-19 virus

all over the world

Farewell to dying is becoming difficult

O!  Canada

We are proud of our country

Society is working hard to correct the historical injustices to our indigenous community

the outpouring of sympathy and support to bereaved Muslin community was astounding 

Now we see Black experts in all fields  on TV interviews and commercials

O!  Canada

We are proud of your humanity

Now we see Black experts in all fields  on TV interviews

Most commercials are with black actors – all of  a sudden so many actors discovered

We see blacks have same aspirations , family love life and talents as others

O ! Canada

We admire your care and sharing

Vaccinations have started in earnest

Though masks and social distancing is still maintained

Industry and businesses are opening

Government financial support is maintained

O! Canada

We celebrate Canada day

With enthusiasm, pride and joy

We stand on guard for thee

I just discovered the following article I wrote dated 22 February 2009 – a time when economic situation had gone bad.

I am not sure that the article was sent to the local newspaper (North Renfrew Times) for publication. It may have been.

The article- I find it appropriate for the present time -December 2020 – when we all are suffering from the coronavirus pandemic and economic disaster from lockdowns.

                                                                                                   22 February 2009

Wanting to ‘hide under the bed”

These days, when waking up in the morning, do you feel like wanting to “hide under the bed”.

The current news is all very frightening.  Doom and gloom seem to have dominated the news lately.  Economy is in downturn. Recession is being talked about and loss of jobs in Ontario and all over the world is becoming a reality. The terrorism continues to trumpet its ugly side and one has to watch where to go or what to do.

People are getting stressed out even when they themselves personally may not be affected. However, many of us have witnessed the erosion of our savings due to steep drop in stock market.  And there is no end in sight. 

For most of us who are retired from job market, our hard earned money saved for future dignified retirement is vanishing and giving us a nightmare. For those who are young and working hard to raise a family, the news about downturn in economy is unnerving and does not allow proper planning for future.

These days we find ourselves wanting to “hide under the bed”. This mental desire is felt not because we (ourselves) did anything wrong, shameful or stupid but the decay in external environment is real. Many of those financial wizards (including institutions) have proven to be just that –“Wizards” – a sudden disappearing of trillions of dollars. Who can we trust? The future generation is being burdened with heavy debt.

However, we need to keep our cool. “Hiding under the bed” will not work for long, as the world has to be confronted and won with all our genius, hard work, tenacity and faith in ourselves.

Our family and friends are a source of great support and provide the everlasting strength for survival in the current economic downturn.

Faith in ourselves, our family and friends needs to be coupled with faith in humanity and also in divinity. This will help us thru the difficult time.

I wrote this article for circulation amongst my colleagues , friends and family members – to celebrate a “mute” Diwali – to safeguard overselves from the coronavirus.

I will also send the article to North Renfrew Times ( a local newspaper) for publication . They sometimes do not publish – for whatever reasons.

                                                                                                                               7  November 2020

Diwali  2020  (Saturday  14 November )

It  is  the  time  when  we  celebrate  Diwali  – a triumph  of  good  over  evil .

This is  an East Indian tradition  – celebrated all over the world.

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Yes,  , we  have  still the coronavirus  pandemic to suffer  .

Note:  This  pandemic  sprang  from China  since  February of this  year

Yes,   we  have still the Chinese  army encroaching on the Indian territory on the  Himalayas

Note:  In  June  of this  year   a  deadly brawl killed  unarmed 20 Indian border troops

Yes,   we still have  our two  Canadians  in the custody of the Chinese.

Note:   Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor detainedsince December, 2018.

Yes,  the free world  has seen the most  divisive election  in USA

Note:  Though  the  latest   news  give  Joe Biden an edge to become the USA  President  but  it is still not over .

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Veterans  Day

It  is  time also to celebrate  the  Veterans Day  in the coming week   (Wednesday –  11 November ) .

These veterans and their colleagues  sacrificed  their life and limb for the  freedom of our country  during many wars – even in our lives ,  Lest we forget .  

Our many thanks and gratitude  for their  sacrifice  that  we  enjoy  this  freedom.

It should be noted  that if the  next world war  to ever  happen  –  there would be no more Veterans Day to celebrate  – as  most of could  be vaporized  including  the front line defenders.    What a  horrible scenario.

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I   digressed   because  this year  the zeal  for  celebrating   Diwali  is somewhat  subdued  – specially when we  need to  keep  safe from the coronavirus and maintain social distances and cover our  face  with a mask.    It is  a hilarious scene and  of course it is a serious matter and  we  all should  care for our  family,  neighbours  and  the community  while  taking care  of ourselves.

Diwali is a time for rejoicing and renewal  as we celebrate the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.    Diwali  is  an auspicious  festival  celebrated  by  the East Indians  all  over  the world  with great enthusiasm and excitement.    

Diwali  is  also  popularly known as  ” the  Festival  of  Light ” . 

When we celebrate Diwali in Canada, it symbolises the genuine Indian Culture and it is also a symbol for  ” Unity In Diversity ” in action when all peoples join hands to celebrate the victory of Good over the Evil.

In Canada,  the  celebration of Diwali provides us (those from the Indian Sub-Continent) an opportunity to showcase,  to the society-at-large,  our common Indian Culture and our values of tolerance and respect for all. 

Diwali Festival is getting recognised by various national political and social leaderships in many Western countries including Canada  – which helps to generate understanding and friendship between various communities.

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Notwithstanding   many   challenges  currently   amongst  us  –  we  need to   believe and recognize   that    ultimately   ”  good  will  triumph over  evil  “‘ 

This  year  we celebrate  Diwali  between   our  close  family  and maintaining  precautionary  measures   to  avoid  any transmission of coronavirus.   Yes, no gathering and parties.

My wife Jackie and  I would like to wish  you all a Happy Diwali &  a  very successful  New Year. 

I had written this article in 2006 – with so much interesting data in it . I had sent it to North Renfrew Times for publication . Here it is for posterity.

                                                                                                                                       2006 June 17

Father’s  Day

This  year  the Father’s Day for me is an extraordinary  reminder of  the joy  of being a father  especially when I am  at the cusp of retirement at a robust age of  67  ( working since 1962 in my chosen profession ,  without  much  of a  break.

Every year since my daughter was born and after four  (4) years  the arrival of my son , I have received priceless recognition as  a father (hugs, kisses  and that contented gleam in their eyes ), which made living always meaningful  and yes, affordable,

Apart from receiving a Special Illustrated Edition book ( Angels and Demons ) by Dan Brown as a Father’s  Day gift this year, I am tickled to recognize  a couple of intangible gifts  from the kids , which imparts deep satisfaction and innate happiness.

This year my daughter and son-in-law are moving to this area  from Toronto. They decided  on the move when my wife and I were travelling in India during February. Their move to this area is a transformation from the city lifestyle to countryside environment  but also intrinsically signals care for our (parent’s) comfort and needs .

In ny book , this is star-spangled  move as they come closer to us and thus results in us (seniors) not having to make a move to Toronto .  Our move to Toronto  would have been a very expensive one and also uprooting from many years  of imbibed Deep River flavour (and lifestyle) would have been traumatic.

My son completed his Masters degree from University of Toronto this year. We attended  his Graduation investiture  past week , which filled our heart with pride and immense joy. He also moved from a single room shared residence  to a comfortable  two-bedroom apartment .  He is moving on in his life , which is reassuring to us.

AS  a father, one wants to see one’s offspring progress well in life and take their place in society as useful and productive members . This year ,I see positive  changes in my kids’ lives .  This is the best gift  any father can have.

If my father had been alive he would be very proud . His life was an example of  hard work . taking any challenge that comes  his way, helping others at all times , trust all, of compassion but more so to be reliable .  One needs  to persevere in attaining goals and slog on even when success is elusive .  He was always caring and support us in our legitimate needs and wants .

I am relating the above feelings , which I am sure ,  many in our community would similarly have experienced  with their kids . Happy Father’s Day to all.

The following article (my write-up) has been forwarded to North Renfrew Times (on 16 June 2020) for publication in their next issue.

                                                                                                                                                16 June 2020

That week is coming ! ”  Virtual ” Canada Day !   Salute !

It is that time when  the whole world is going nuts over racism . There are protests galore all over the world – mostly the democratic  world .   How can  a police constable – who is a custodian of law can be so cruel when he confronts  a colored person?

Here in Canada , yes there is systemic racism – that has been agreed by   many of our distinguished political and business  leaders .  Yes , many times we wonder  what is happening and by and large we are proud to be Canadian.  A  welcoming country which is a beacon for  warmth and care.

None  of  us  want to be excluded !

I  am  not  white-  so  what ?   I am  openly  proud to be  part of the Canadian  milieu  and I sing praises for my Canada since many years – with joy  and pride. 

Many of you have given me encouragement over  the years for my community work as well as  my writings  and Canada Poems .  You did not look at my ethnicity, my height,  my weight  or  my  handicap . You did not care who  I  pray  to  nor  about my hair. 

Yes, you do care that I remain humble ,  compassionate and caring like all  Canadians  should be.  We want our police forces, our justice system and our citizens to show genuine  compassion and caring.

Our Canada  a  healing  balm for the world  and a shining beacon  for caring for each and every citizen.   We need you.     O! Canada.   

We  celebrate  Canada Day 2020  Day on Wednesday  01 July  with  loyalty and care  in  our heart and with pride and joy.  

Enjoy  your celebratory barbeque and  ” virtual ” social hugs and cheers.       

The following write-up for publication in the ” Letter to Editor ” section of North Renfrew Times – which was published the Wednesday 3 June Edition under the title of — We’re all in this together.

The letter is given below.

                                                                                                                        31 May 2020

Help !

Hi , I need your help.

I am sure you also need my help.

Oh ! hell, we all need help from each other .

For the Covid-19 pandemic , the authorities are relaxing the lockdown and allowing  the opening of stores and offices  though  carefully and slowly.

It has become our individual responsibility to remain safe and also to safeguard public when we are out shopping or gone out walking .

When going to stores such as Valumart or Giant Tiger or Canadian Tire or any other store in our area – it is important  to keep distance from other shoppers  and wear a mask (or a face shield) , if need be.  Follow store safety measures ,  respect other shoppers  and  please do not rush to pick items past a customer already present at  the aisle. 

Coronavirus  or COVID-19  doesn’t care about you or me or about  our gender or age or race or  nationality or height or weight.

It is  everyone’s responsibility to take necessary actions in order to limit its spread.

We do not want ourselves  or our loved ones to get infected .  Who would want to be hooked up to a ventilator or respirator ?

Protect Yourself and Others From Coronavirus.

By  helping each other to  keep safe – together, we’ll get through this.

regards

As when we are approaching our 53rd Wedding Anniversary – I have written a sort of ” a jingle in the heart ” .
I circulated that to many of my contacts on social media and also by e-mails

At least – it takes away from daily grind of listening/reading about terrible news from Covid-19 pandemic.

Also  I hope that it diverts us from  the  monotony of being in isolation . .

What Now? – a jingle in the heart.          –      see below;

                                                                                                                       27 May 2020

What  Now ?

It’s  our  53rd Anniversary

Our wedding  on that day of 27 May 1967

Long  Long ago – in a far away land

Memory etched on our soul and mind

How time flies ?

What Now ?

We sit in isolation

Believing  all safe and sound

Sound of grandchildren jingles on the phone

Cheering and making us jubilant

Life is a continuation of ourselves

What Now ?

Waiting  for new  twists and turns

Then  we were P.J.  &  J.K .

After we were Mr. & Mrs. Shah

Now  we are Pravin & Jackie

Identity changing all the time

What  Now ?

I may need to figure it out

Together the journey  continues

Life Story full  of memories

I will just wait it out

Please Tell me

What now?

                                                                                                                                                   

Celebrating  Shannon’s birthday on 23 May 2020

Born on 23 May 1981 – Our loving daughter-in-law

Hi,  Dr.  Shannon Knights   

Well,  it’s your  birthday on 23 May 

An important  day  all around

Mother of our grandchildren  was  born

A   prospective doctor came in the world

Children  of Ontario  now  feel  safer

We exude  our love for you

Your smile makes  us cheerful

 The oldies are having a joyous time

We pray for your many birthdays to come

Maya, Kieran & Priya  bolster up by you

A mother  gets the world go around

You bring flutter to our son Sunir

An epitome of wonderful daughter-in-law

What a blessing !  

We wish you a very Happy Birthday

 An exciting  day with hubby  and kids

A long distance Hugs and kisses 

Jackie and Pravin Shah