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Grannymar- The deed is done! I have a NEW HOMEI have cogitated for a year or so, about updating my blog face. A couple of pals set about the task, but work got in the way so I was sitting all forlorn and aging on the byways of life. Formatting on my old outdated blog, in the last few days was driving me to distraction, [...]
- The deed is done! I have a NEW HOME
Author Archives: padmum
The Prince’s Awakening
Another beautiful Zen story from Osho, courtesy my friend Anand Zen. I am reminded of one of the most beautiful stories that I have come across in my life. A king in Japan sends his son to a mystic, to a master, … Continue reading
Never allow a cat in your life
A great saint was dying and he said to his successor, a young man, “Remember one thing: never allow a cat in your life,” and he died. A big crowd had gathered to listen to the last statement of this … Continue reading
What I did and do for a living
I breathe–that is a super achievement for me, Conrad! I have been a homemaker all my life! I have also been a caregiver to various elders in the family. The rest that follows is my spiel that I dish out … Continue reading
Posted in Friday Loose Bloggers Consortium, Life skills, Society
Tagged cookbook, Indian cinema, living, spirituality, stage, teaching
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NATIONAL HEALTHCARE vs PRIVATE MEDICAL CARE
Welcome to the Friday Loose Bloggers Consortium where Anu, Ashok, Conrad, Delirious, Gaelikaa, Grannymar, Magpie11, Paul, Maria the Silver Fox, Rummuser , Will Knott, Shackman and I write on the same topic. Please do visit the linked blogs to get different flavours of the … Continue reading
Not Over Yet!
Not Over Yet! Goodness gracious! What can you write on this Will Knott? The internet came to my rescue!! ‘Not Over Yet” is a song by Grace, released as a single in 1995 peaking in the UK Singles Chart at #6 … Continue reading
Tomorrow
When the great Sufi mystic, Hasan, was dying, somebody asked “Hasan, who was your master?” He said, “I had thousands of masters. If I just relate their names it will take months, years and it is too late. But three … Continue reading
Posted in Friday Loose Bloggers Consortium, Life skills
Tagged Hasan, hope, Kabir, masters, mystic, Now, Power of Now, spirituality, Sufi, thief, tomorrow
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A Time to Let Go
Kamala opened the door and entered the house. It had been a long day and she was tired. She worked with the local centre for dyslexic children and today there had been a new admission – a small boy, 5 … Continue reading
Posted in Friday Loose Bloggers Consortium, Society, Wellness and health
Tagged bangles, children, New York, toys
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The Healthy Tamil New Year Feast
My article apperared in The Hindu supplement dated Thursday 12, 2013 Enjoy your New Year’s Day festive meal as it has a part to play in your well being Whether it is Ugadhi (Andhra and Karnataka), Gudi Padwa (Maharashtra), Tamizh … Continue reading
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Tagged astringent, bitter, feast, salty, shadruchi, six tastes, sour, spicy, sweet, Tamil New Year
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TREASURES
I was a pebble Tiny, on the beach Picked and cradled In the palm of a child Stroked, caressed Lovingly cherished Brought out at times Stored in a secret place I was a feather Light and fronded Meandering in the … Continue reading
Posted in Friday Loose Bloggers Consortium, Poetry
Tagged crayon, feather, pebble, storybook, treasures
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THE LAST WISH
This is a story that I wrote some years ago. It seems to fit both the topics for Friday LBG Broken Relationships and Finality. This is a typical Tamil Brahmin story. If you have any doubts please ask me. SHEILA … Continue reading
Posted in Friday Loose Bloggers Consortium, Life skills, Women
Tagged head bath, old age home, rituals
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