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the king of punjab

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The King of Punjab, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, was named Greatest World Leader in BBC World Histories Magazine. I remember hearing of him through stories told by my grandparents as a little girl. I remember hearing of his infamous battles and outstanding courage. To many, he wasn’t just a ruler. He was an advocate of tolerance, … [Read more…]

atl to mco

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Our story commences on a plane gliding through the night sky. The deafening roar of the plane tunes out the silent, pitch-black night.  A loud ding gouges through the stuffed air, plowing through my eardrums. As my consciousness begins to gather its thoughts, I hear the buzz of the intercom. “Flight attendants, please prepare for … [Read more…]