Minu and Bo are two brown squirrels who live in a big tree with purple leaves. The purple tree as it was called, was at the center of a big garden, opposite of an even bigger palace. Visitors often came to see the palace and the two squirrels marveled at them. “Big camera!” Bo screamed…
Read More‘Mama,’ said the Baby Bear as they dug the pile of garbage for food. ‘Why does it smell so different?’ she asked again. Mama Bear frowned, she had no answer. A group of 12 polar bears had left their home in search for food. The older ones were starving, the younger ones were afraid. They…
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If you’re a 90s kid that grew up in Kathmandu Valley, chances are we share a vivid memory of St. Valentine’s Day. ‘Ah, hai…hami sano huda valentines day ma snow pareko thiyo!’ (Yeah, when we were little, there was snow fall on valentine’s day!). Each year as February approaches, so does this little memory hidden…
Read MoreThe wind blows, piercing cold radiating from the inside of the bones. Curl and twist to keep warm, dreaming of blossom as leaves fall over the ground. Chilly mornings, waiting for the sun to shine.
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I think of summer as autumn moves away opening the doors to winter. Strong gust of November winds blow past my shell ripping apart my safe house just at the start of the cold. Summer has ended, a season gone but work still remains to be done. I’ve been lazy dancing under the sun, now…
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If you must bring upon your rays of heat, shine on, beautiful they are. I shall not ask for the clouds to cover themselves over you, or for the rain to drown you in its waters. I shall only ask for the gentle wind to blow, to become my companion in this journey of seasons.…
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