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| All Words: 36 Things happen. They either happen because you make them happen -- or because you didn't do something to make something else happen. Any occurrence is the consequence of your action or inaction, as the case may be! |
| It's amazing what emotional support can do. I was feeling so low yesterday, exhausted and irritable. Made some phone calls - friends, family. Went and visited a friend who runs a cafe and bought myself a snack there. Phoned my counselor after a few years, she's still available in case I need formal sessions with her. One of Dad's helpers is going out of town in December and I was worried about that but the agency says they'll send a replacement at the time. Just talking to people, and knowing that my counselor is there, has given me strength. I'm feeling much better today!  |
| I listened to Ken Follett's EYE OF THE NEEDLE audio book. I'm not usually into spy thrillers but I like Ken Follett, having read some of his a couple of decades ago. I loved The Of The Needle. The plot, the characters, the research ... extremely well written. I was in the world of the book and stayed with it for a while. Can't talk of spy thrillers without speaking of my favourite, Mrs. Pollifax. I discovered her in Oct. 2020, listeing to audio books while in lockdown. I've listened to all fourteen books multiple times. My favourite is "Second Thief', followed by "Elusive". The others come down in line, and I don't like "Lion Killer" or "unveiled" as much as the others. I like the character of Mrs. Pollifax a lot. She reminds me of Gallico's Mrs. Harris, whom I adore. (And the same actress plays these two characters in the films! )I spy a thriller!  |
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Deadl..." Dearest deemac, Hallo hallo! Got any ducks?   Sorryyyyyyyyy, sorryyyyy, dearerst deemac I could not resist. Well, readers, it is confession time. I, Sonali, hereby declare that I have annoyed deemac as much as the duck annoyed the man at the lemonade stand, and that Dee has been very gracious about it inDEEd. I even did a newsletter about how allergic he is to ducks, and he was ducky enough to send me a Merit Badge.My ducks ran all over Dee's plot lines, ruining his in-and-outs, and instead of getting glue and sticking them to a tree, he bought them some lemonade. Far from getting my ducks in a row, I let them run a-duck, and they quacked all over Dee's plots.Ah -- what memories this song brought back! I  you, Dee!! |
| Yes! Today I brought home: 1. Soap shaped like a unicorn 2. A cow-shaped planter 3. A little glass froggie This was at a sale by "A Hundred Hands", a non-profit organisation run by a friend of mine. More than a hundred artisans from across the country gather to sell their wares directly to the buyer. They'll be in Bangalore for five days and then tour other South Indian cities. I met up with a friend of mine and we wandered around the stalls together. Also, since I go each time (twice a year), many of the stall-holders recognise me now so I chat with them, too. My friend and I had a snack there together and then went to her place for a cuppa tea and another snack. We showed off the shopping to her hubby and son, and tempted her son to accompany her there for another visit by describing the snacks on sale. For Dad, I brought home some almond-milk-powder and a couple of sweet pickles. I might visit again too, and bring him some more things to eat! A good day was had by us! |
There are crooks at every corner In different costumes Crooks disguised as saints, as saviour Crooks disguised as brides or grooms. There are crooks disguised as advisors to help and guide others But the worst crooks of all Are those disguised as fathers or mothers. These are the crooks who have children for their own selfish reason Not because they want and love a child You know -- that's worse than treason. To hold the marriage together or because society does expect it And then, when the child is born They quite near to reject it. They resent the imposition of this little soul, upon their time They grumble and complain They're losing out on their prime. They could've had a career They could've done this or that they could've changed the world But for this brat to be babysat. The child grows up carrying the guilt "I shouldn't exist!" And that voice in the head Through life does persist. It affects whatever the person does Each job, each relationship It tells on health and happiness It ruins many a friendship. Those crooks disguised as parents Steal a lot more than gold They steal the life of another person And of many more untold. Please, before you conceive a life Think - are you ready to commit? It's a big responsibility Don't take it if you're unfit! The damage done then Is tragic beyond measure When you're a neglectful parent You've stolen a lot more than treasure. 44 Lines 245 Words for
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Deadl..." Honestly schools should teach responsibility. It should be a separate subject, compulsory, every year. And if you fail Responsibility, you fail the whole year. You are responsible for what you do. Except under very extreme circumstances, the buck stops at you. And if you're the one who 'made someone do' something they didn't want to, then you're responsible for your actions and theirs. So -- it should start at home, with little chores and little acts of kindness. And taking the consequences of not doing those chores, or of not choosing to be kind. It should go on to school. Maybe even be graded or marked, if that's the only way to get it in, though I think internal rewards are better than external ones. But yeah -- have the responsibility, understand the consequences of not fulfilling that responsibility. No 'made me do' allowed. If it starts with the small things, the big ones will take care of themselves. (Not that I'm saying don't put the measures in place for those, but there'll be less of them.) Learn responsibility. Teach responsibility. I wish I could make you do that. |
| It's odd how culture works. For example, it's rude to say 'no' to an elder -- so when Dad asks someone for something, they say 'yes'. Then they disappear! So it's rude to say 'no', but it's okay to do 'no' ... ? 40 Words |
| In my classes, I have to be rigid to be creative or flexible. I have to stick to the age group I'd decided on. If I am rigid about these things, I can allow the discussion and creativity to flow. Words: 40 |
| This word - 'apply' brought to mind my Grade 8 Math teacher. He wasn't a very good teacher, and each time we struggled to answer, he'd say 'apply, apply and no reply'. I smile about it now. It wasn't nice then. All Words: 40 |
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