Monthly Archives: February 2015

2002, 2015

A Peacock Speaks

By |February 20th, 2015|Uncategorized|1 Comment

A Peacock SpeaksThe peacock screams, “Here, here; here I am.  Look at me what I can do.  I can spread my […]

1102, 2015

Was Buddha Born in Nepal or in Lumbini—That’s the Question? by Deepak Shimkhada

By |February 11th, 2015|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Nothing would make me happier than to claim that I was born in the land of the Buddha. However, I am not comfortable with the “Buddha was born […]

1102, 2015

Taxi Ride in Chicago: A True Story Deepak Shimkhada

By |February 11th, 2015|Trip|2 Comments

During my family and my recent trip to Chicago, we flagged down a taxi from our hotel in downtown to go to Devon Avenue on the northwest side of the city. My family took the back seat and I took the passenger seat […]

1102, 2015

What Lakshmi got to do with money?

By |February 11th, 2015|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Tihar is celebrated for five days. On the third day, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for one’s well-being. Lakshmi, also referred to as Shree, is the goddess of wealth and happiness. However, many people erroneously take wealth for money. People don’t seem to understand the meaning of wealth. Wealth comes in many forms such as good […]

1102, 2015

Chicago: A Nostalgic Trip Deepak Shimkhada

By |February 11th, 2015|Trip|0 Comments

Recently my family and I flew from Los Angeles to Chicago, the Windy City. The purpose was to visit the city we once lived many years ago. So it was a walk down the memory lane, an attempt to reignite our fond and bitter memories of the city.
Winter in Chicago is characterized by bitter cold […]