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Today is the death anniversary of my Nani. She had a relatively long (but not so healthy) life and yet most of us (perhaps selfishly) wanted her to go on living forever. Nani passed away 10 years ago today, a day before my birthday. I had reached Dhaka after completing an assignment in Ethiopia. I…
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The international NGO I was last working for informed me 2.5 months before my contract end date (with renewal that was almost but guaranteed, so much so that I booked tickets and all for my upcoming RnR) that due to budget constraints my position was not able to be funded by the organization in 2025,…
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Turning 40 for the writer has brought reflection on aging, experiences, and loss. The writer considers the impacts of reaching this milestone and recalls significant birthdays in various locations. The decision to mark the occasion includes starting a blog as a personal gift. The writer looks forward to more life and hopes for a better…
