Letter from India

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Saturday, April 7, 2007

A Tea Gathering

Yesterday we had a dozen people over to our house for tea. We moved into our home on January 1, 2004. Back then, we were the third house in this sector (the colony has three sectors). Now there are about 100 homes. Over these years our life in Delhi (about 20 kilometres from here) has continued.... Sign in to see full entry.

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At a Loss

Over the last few days I have been at a loss. A loss to describe what I feel, in my body and my mind. My earlier symptoms have returned - allergy related, said the doctor last time. My entire body hurts. I take a combnaiton of anti-allergy pills and pain killers. I sleep poorly, waking up in sweat.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 5, 2007

Flame of the Forest Flowers

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Flame of the Forest Tree (Full View)

Several bloggers asked if I would post the full picture of the Flame of the Forest. Here it is! Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 4, 2007

The Flame of the Forest

Flame of the Forest Tree and the Flowers Have you ever had something beautiful right in your face and not been able to see it? Last week, when I was out for a walk with my dog Aloe, I found these stunning flowers on the ground, under the tree that produced them. I collected them and once I got home,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 2, 2007

Falling in love with the Adenium

I first saw the Adenium or the Desert Flower about 10 years ago. The man I bought plants from brought it over in his cart. As I went through the plants, I spotted it and gasped. It was fabulous! What is this, I asked? Adenium, he said. I bought it and put the pot on the steps leading up to our front... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, March 30, 2007

Driving in Delhi - a State of Mind

The first time I drove in Delhi was in 1991, about six months after we relocated to India. Before returning to India I lived in Rome for six years. For the first two years I rode the bus and subway, took taxis and trains, and was quite happy. When my colleague Phil Harris asked if I wanted to buy a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Golgappa and Alu Tikki - Street Food Par Excellence!

Yesterday evening I had golgappas in Khan Market. I have mentioned golgappas in a previous blog. They are small ping-pong balls, made of cream of wheat (sooji in HIndi) or whole wheat flour. Into this, a mixtiure of potatoes, chick peas or garbanzos (chana in Hindi), spices, and a chutney of mint... Sign in to see full entry.

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Losing a Blog

DO bloggers lose a blog? Yesterday, after a long day, I sat down and wrote what I thought was a jolly blog. I went through it, spell checked it, and as I was scanning down the page, poof, it went. I was aghast. It has happened to me once before some time ago. I just re-wrote it. But last night it wa... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 26, 2007

A Television Appearance

Yesterday I participated in a television show on healing with hypnotherapy. I got a phone call early last week asking if I would participate in a live call in show on Sunday. I was a little reluctant. I have been on TV many times, and it has been mostly an unsatisfactory experience. Most networks... Sign in to see full entry.

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I started this blog in mid-March 2006 when I moved to Kabul, Afghanistan, for a four-month assignment. In mid-July I moved back to India, and am continuing the blog.

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