The Joy of Little Things

Girija is all of (nearly) 7 and she made breakfast today! It is remarkable to watch little children do things that are a chore for grown ups. The sheer discovery of a new source of joy and the relentless pursuit of adding to what they observe truly make children the parents of mankind. Everything has a new beginning and the process is a lot more fun to them then the outcome.

As I watched her pop the toaster and as she gingerly, while climbing on a stool, extricated butter and preserves from the fridge, wrapped up in her own little world- truly enjoying herself, I learnt so much about living in the moment.

A wonderful beginning to the weekend..

HotOber ( Hot October)

Autumn is meant to herald the onset of winter. The leaves begin to turn a darker shade of green before turning crimson, biege and many beautiful shades of red. The streets and motorways are beautifully lined with picture-postcard views where the old order changeth. People bring out their woolens, test their heating and before the clock goes back in the last week of October- prepare for early suppers and start on their Christmas lists.

2006 has been clearly unusual this far. Quite remarkably so.

I had to rake my driveway only twice this far and the weekend was close to a nice summer day. Not that I am complaining but the undercurrent of this phenomenon is rather frightening. CO2 emissions, global warming, a fading planet may be a distant possibility for most of us- it turns real when you witness some of this stark and significant climate change. I was at Heathrow airport this morning and it was indeed ironic to see that some of the largest hoardings were advertisements from companies conscientious about CO2 emissions, alternative energy and environmental responsibility. All this at an airport clearly bursting at its seams with airplanes that collectively only burn bigger and bigger holes in the ozone layer!

Apart from that life continues in its state of unabated frenzy!

Once again...

Here I am again... With a fresh resolve to sign in and write more frequently than I have in the past. Still in the UK. Time has just flown past. No rest for the wicked! Work continues in full swing and the kids are growing up really fast. Girija loves her school in Denham even though we now live in Amersham. Abhi has just won an award for the best student all-round and Uma continues to make her mark in Piano.

In the middle of all these- they are currently enjoying autumn in Amersham which is where we live in the Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire


Have lived through a change of all seasons in England and have to say- it is quite refreshing to experience it after a few years of monotony. That said, winter is upon us with its long (dark) nights. Sometimes I think the festivity of Christmas is meant to just alleviate the gloom of these cold dark wintery nights.

Lots going on. Lots to experience and lots to share...so keep reading!