Monthly Archives: August 2011

Damn you Irene!

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Manasee

Lots of days have passed by, and I am still pondering what the next post should be about. Mind you, not a day goes by without me thinking of a subject for the post. But when I sit down to … Continue reading →

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Labor of Love

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Manasee

This summer, my garden blossomed for the first time. The foliage is dense and green and the flora is colorful and plenty. Yay!! Some pure white blossoms… And some colors… A gorgeous gerbera!! Yippee! Some buds waiting to blossom.. Lush … Continue reading →

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The day I thought I was going to die

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Manasee

Today was scary. S*** scary. Since morning, the weather was stuffy and rainy, very reminiscent of Pune monsoons. The kind of weather that makes you want to drink hot chai and watch the rain. But by noon, the weather gods … Continue reading →

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I wish

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Manasee

I wish someone would pay me to…. Read books Read blogs Watch Hercule Poirot and Perry Mason series, Alfred Hitchcock movies Study and learn Cook and eat Listen to ghazals Swim Sit by the window and enjoy the rain Sigh…time … Continue reading →

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Schools – now and then

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Manasee

I had the opportunity to visit my three year old niece’s school a few months ago. My sister was more excited than my niece to show me around and after I saw the school, I knew why. I was flabbergasted. … Continue reading →

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Attempts at writing

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Manasee

Writing has never been one of my strengths. I have never written witty mails, or funny posts, or insightful comments on blogs. I was one of those unfortunate kids who have to memorize their essays before language exams. Yet, I … Continue reading →

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