Who is a ‘Real’ Indian?
Since Narendra Modi became India's Prime Minister in May 2015, the definition of a 'true' Indian is a hot topic. However,…
‘Meet the Patels’ Dismissed India’s Complexion Shaming. That’s Unfortunate.
Sasmita and I watched the funny and sweet documentary, ‘Meet the Patels.’ But I did have one major issue with…
Babies and Language; a Personal Story
Recently my mother and I had a conversation about infant children and language. She was excited to see that her…
It’s Time for All Adoptees to have US Citizenship
There are thousands of adults, adopted as children by US citizen parents lacking US citizenship. Thanks to adoptees, advocates, and…
Facing Fatherhood as an Adoptee
Sasmita and I will be parents in early June of 2016! We are excited, but not ready to be parents.…
‘A.J – I Saw a Creature Today’
Recently, Sasmita and I were eating dinner. About halfway through, her eyes got big, and she excitedly told me that…
‘My Brother’s Bomber’ and the Reminder of a Tragic Adoption Story
Last week I finished the exemplary PBS/Frontline three-part series ‘My Brother’s Bomber. The story is about Ken Dornstein, whose brother…
I say ‘dies,’ Sasmita says ‘expires.’ The words signal a major cultural difference.
Earlier this summer I read a fascinating article titled 'Death, Redesigned.” As I read the piece, it struck me how vastly…
Should India seek British Reparations for Colonialism?
Perhaps, but they should look internally as well, realizing they bear plenty of responsibility for their underdevelopment. In mid-July 2015, MP…
Proof of Life – Contemplating Mortality in Afghanistan
The majority of my readers will never spend a month in a conflict zone. I'm in Kabul, Afghanistan until mid-August…