graduated.

a weekend before this past weekend, my little brother david graduated from college. one of the special treats from this graduation weekend was the influx of different families. cousins and aunts, uncles and sisters came from all over to celebrate this important milestone for this crop of young folks who had spent the majority of the past four years living in the capital city of the state of connecticut- hartford.

of course in true north american tradition, feasts were prepared as beverages were kept cold. the parents that i met with an old school pound due to my scuffle with a street dog in the capital city of india, were kind and fascinating. tales of moustaches, long flights on pakistan international airlines during the hajj, late night walks through hartford and hopes for the future were shared amongst families throughout the weekend.

the strong friendships built and sustained over the past four years were visible and beautiful to watch. those boys from yesterday, well of course, they were enjoying because they were about to graduate...

love and health to all...