Mom said she gave me roots so I could have wings but I hate thinking of my life without her

First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam.ca/essayguide. Open this photo in gallery:Illustration by Alex SiklosI hope the bird is just stunned. What looks like one of the fallen autumn …

Going back to her roots

Residents display their Chinese names written in calligraphy in Costa Rica on Feb 10, 2024, as part of the Chinese New Year celebrations. [Photo/Xinhua] Costa Rican filmmaker explores her Chinese identity through her late grandmother's life …

Levin: ‘Ghosts of a Holy War’ explores the roots of the Arab Israeli conflict

The year 1929 remains a dark, horrifying chapter in Jewish and Israeli history. Nearly two decades before the founding of the state, Arab Palestinians, incited by Haj Amin al-Husseini-the pro-Nazi Mufti of Jerusalem-rampaged through the holy city of Hebron …

Clark stays true to roots, gives fans exactly what they want in homecoming

Caitlin Clark scored 16 points, including four trademark long 3s, in the Fever's 108-44 preseason win over Brazil at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Next up: Fever at Atlanta, 3 p.m., Saturday (preseason) IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark knew what her hometown …

Sag Harbor Playwright Robert Schenkkan’s Latest Draws on His Roots

Robert Schnekkan For Robert Schenkkan, it’s personal this time; it’s about Bob and Jean. A distinguished playwright for 40 years who has won a Pulitzer and a Tony, his newest play is a love story about his parents, told through the letters they wrote each …

Pay for play: From Rajasuya to roadmaps, India’s ancient roots of outcome-based funding

'What gets measured gets managed,' noted Peter Drucker wisely, In the world of projects, infrastructure and government schemes, measurement and management is difficult. The challenge lies in effectively measuring outcomes to ensure resources are …

In Memorium: Exploring the Grunge Roots of Chris Cornell Before Soundgarden

In the wake of Soundgarden’s recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, many fans have been thinking of the band’s late frontman, Chris Cornell. He was one of the most beloved musicians to come out of the genre. Soundgarden was originally …

Foundations of Thought — Roots of Upadhyay and Lohia’s Philosophical Traditions

India’s intellectual landscape has long been shaped by diverse streams of thought that address not only economic progress but also the moral, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of life. Two prominent figures—Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay and Dr. Ram Manohar …

Community Roots: Green Thumbs Garden Club grows at Ottawa Library

Tipperary players stop off in Kilkenny to enjoy Smithwick's Roots Festival

An exciting four days of music when the Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival is underway with music lovers coming from near and far. Among those to sample what the Marble City has to offer this weekend, were the Tipperary Camogie team who stopped off in …