Scent of spring: Songbirds, cherry blossoms, and warmer days

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    Spring, perhaps the most awaited season of the year, is about to grace this region of the world with its presence. I know spring is about to arrive in Delaware because after a series of unusually frigid mornings, which lasted from December through February, cheerful chirping of red-breasted robins, blue jays, and chickadees has now filled the morning air. In contrast to spring mornings, winter mornings are so hushed and uneventful that one may even question if birds exist in this land at all. To me, birdsongs are the harbinger of spring.  With the first sight of a bluejay perched on the backyard fence or a cardinal dancing on a leafless cherry branch, I know that my wait for spring is almost over, for I’ve learned from past experiences that an increase in bird activity signifies the approach of spring!  In this part of the world, during spring, nature comes alive with an abundance of activity. Everywhere I look, I witness signs of life. I witness new life in the ...

Thought of the day (80)

We need to start teaching our children that the alphabet P stands of Peace. In language classes, we can encourage our children to form sentences with the words, peace and শান্তি. Schools can also arrange workshops and fun activities to impart knowledge about the importance of religious and racial diversity in a society. The word, peace, may sound abstract to a child in the beginning, but as they grow older they will likely become curious about "peace" and its importance in the world we live in. We need to instill in them the importance of respecting and accepting people who are different from them. Perhaps a day will come when our children will understand that without peace the world around us is pretty much meaningless.

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