Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family:
Whatever we call it, whoever we are, we need one.
"The voice of parents is the voice of gods, for to their children they are heaven's lieutenants." that is what Shakespeare said once. But, that is what I had experienced during my childhood days and maybe still feel the same.
To become a father is not difficult, but to be a father is...
Murshidabad, a small place in West Bengal where my dad was born - August 1, 1949. He did his schooling and higher education from his native place but, his job preference was restricted to my growth. He choose a place which would provide me ample scope to flourish. The most valuable thing which I have learnt from my dad is 'Sacrifice'.

Bitter are the tears of a child: Sweeten them.
Deep are the thoughts of a child: Quiet them.
Sharp is the grief of a child: Take it from him.
Soft is the heart of a child: Do not harden it.
~ Pamela Glenconner
I am not sure whether my mother came across this but I am sure this is what she followed for me. My mom was born on September 6^th at Naihati, a very small place in West Bengal. My mother taught me many precious value of life like, being calm, patient, hard-working and optimist.

Important days of my life:

Wedding date of my Parents: April 30, 1979

B'Day of my pet: July 14, 1997 (yes, we do still celebrate it).

My best friend is my pet - Sweety. My pet taught me..
Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
- Robert A. Heinlein
I love people. I love my family, my pet . . . but inside myself is a place where I live all alone and that's where I renew my springs that never dry up.