Kinder everyday

When my children and I first met Eunice, her big warm smile made us feel at home, almost immediately. Our meet and greet was at The Barn which is a volunteer-run thrift store that sells pre-loved clothing, bags and other household items. Eunice oversees the operations...

Shades of kindness  Three years back, I met a young, bubbly woman, Teena. She was actively working among the blind children at the time.  What did she teach?  “Painting,” she said.  Surprised by her answer, I asked the question again. I sensed a smile in her tone and...

Shakespeare calls senescence the second childhood. And indeed, it is when you think about it in terms of how, just like children, the aged seek help to do their day-to-day activities. However, the difference in both the phases is the ‘hope for tomorrow’—while there is...