By Amitabh Sharma One’s eyes were transfixed at the tennis court where people were hitting seamless backhand shots, some running around playing volleys, others training on perfecting their game. Among the agile youngsters, and the young at heart, was a gentleman in his tennis gear, gingerly holding the racquet with both hands and gently swinging…
By Amitabh Sharma We were introduced to our ‘recycled teenagers’ Jenny and Stephanie couple of weeks ago, learnt about their love affairs with tech. As much as they are keeping themselves occupied, finding happiness in virtual space, but day to day realities are not bringing them joy by any stretch of the imagination. Their struggles…
By Amitabh Sharma These stories have been told, more times, unfortunately, than we would like. The ideal life, as our parents knew it – get educated, find a job, raise a family, work diligently, and retire … with the bliss of watching children grow, playing with grandchildren, catching up with friends. Retire, did we say,…
By Amitabh Sharma “She was always thrifty,” said Kay*, as she spoke about her grandmother Debbie*. “She always used to find ways to earn and save money.” Grandma Debbie could give earning, saving and investment advice, and some key lessons in microeconomics and money management. She wasn’t any trained banker by any stretch of imagination…
By Amitabh Sharma Last week, we got an insight into Aunt Anna’s life, her transition from Cuba to Jamaica and then the United States, where she took upon herself to see her granddaughter Angelique through in academics. We get inspired from people’s lives, and especially what they do. Anna is one such person, who doesn’t…
By Amitabh Sharma We are here in the sunny Caribbean, on the island of Jamaica, where a group of parents and grandparents decided to go on a day bus trip right after a Category 4 hurricane passed the island. As her parents were on a high adrenaline mode, back home, Sue* was worried … there…
By Amitabh Sharma “These two went on a trip despite my telling them not to,” said Sue*, her voice had a tinge of anger and concern at the same time. “They didn’t say anything and decided to go anyway.” Well, it wasn’t her kids that Sue was concerned and upset about … it was her…