It is still summer time in Wombourne

Amma sends photos from Wombourne where she's visiting cousin Prakash. "Still summer here," she writes, though winter creeps closer. The image shows her beneath ancient trees, smiling that familiar smile that transcends continents. Growing up in Srivilliputhur felt distant then. Now, separated by oceans, these digital exchanges have become lifelines. A nephew needs tuition; within hours, family scattered across three countries pools resources through their private network. No formality, just roots remembering roots. She'll return to our small town soon, pockets warm with stories and hearts warmer still. Summer lingers wherever family gathers.