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Post by Maria S Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:25 am

Hello! 

Belated Happy New Year greetings.

Hope you are all doing well..and all is well.

On the public front..paying some attention to the elections..in the US, in TamilNadu..not fully into it, yet:)
Like talented and a little controversial (!) public personalities like Cam Newton, Silambarasan..who else? A few more..keeping up when they play, perform..

Def. getting older..with all the good and bad dimensions..

"As time goes on, you'll understand..what lasts, lasts; what doesn't, doesn't. Time solves most things. And what time can't solve, you have to solve yourself." 
~ Haruki Murakami







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Post by Guest Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:34 am

hello back! missed you. OK you can evaporate now. Smile

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Post by Maria S Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:40 am

Hello Mr. SS:) 

Obviously, I missed you too today! 

Good to see you around.
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Post by Seva Lamberdar Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:52 am

Nice to see you back Maria, and a very happy (belated) new year!

- Seva
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Post by Maria S Mon Jan 18, 2016 10:03 am

Thanks and nice to see you dear Seva!

Hope you are doing well.
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Post by Guest Mon Jan 18, 2016 10:16 am

Hello Maria. Nice to see to and wishing you a very happy new year. Also belated Christmas greetings! How did you celebrate the holidays?


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Post by Maria S Mon Jan 18, 2016 10:22 am

Hello Tracy,

Thanks, good to see you too.

Stayed home and rested for the most part..which was nice (and much needed)! 
One of the good things about seniority (!) is that there are fewer expectations and obligations:) Not work so hard entertaining. 

How are you..you always have interesting happenings!
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Post by Guest Mon Jan 18, 2016 10:42 am

Maria S wrote:Hello Tracy,

Thanks, good to see you too.

Stayed home and rested for the most part..which was nice (and much needed)! 
One of the good things about seniority (!) is that there are fewer expectations and obligations:) Not work so hard entertaining. 

How are you..you always have interesting happenings!
and what are your hobbies now? i am in about the same position as you and the only hobbies i have picked up is reuniting with school friends (which means party every week! bohemian all the way) and doing some charity (nothing much to speak of). but something is missing. i want to know what others in my position do? i have a lot of free time but here are things i will not do in that free time - exercise, do gardening, read books, become a member of or hold office in any association.

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Post by Guest Mon Jan 18, 2016 12:21 pm

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Maria S wrote:Hello Tracy,

Thanks, good to see you too.

Stayed home and rested for the most part..which was nice (and much needed)! 
One of the good things about seniority (!) is that there are fewer expectations and obligations:) Not work so hard entertaining. 

How are you..you always have interesting happenings!
and what are your hobbies now? i am in about the same position as you and the only hobbies i have picked up is reuniting with school friends (which means party every week! bohemian all the way) and doing some charity (nothing much to speak of). but something is missing. i want to know what others in my position do? i have a lot of free time but here are things i will not do in that free time - exercise, do gardening, read books, become a member of or hold office in any association.

*write* a book maybe?

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Post by Guest Mon Jan 18, 2016 12:22 pm

Maria S wrote:Hello Tracy,

Thanks, good to see you too.

Stayed home and rested for the most part..which was nice (and much needed)! 
One of the good things about seniority (!) is that there are fewer expectations and obligations:) Not work so hard entertaining. 

How are you..you always have interesting happenings!

had written like 6 paragraphs doing self analysis. thank god can delete posts on this site. 

to your point, yeah. am a boring person who sometimes walks into interesting situations.

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Post by Maria S Mon Jan 18, 2016 12:26 pm

brie wrote:and what are your hobbies now? i am in about the same position as you and the only hobbies i have picked up is reuniting with school friends (which means party every week! bohemian all the way) and doing some charity (nothing much to speak of). but something is missing. i want to know what others in my position do? i have a lot of free time but here are things i will not do in that free time - exercise, do gardening, read books, become a member of or hold office in any association.

Smile

Don't have a lot of free time. Still quite busy working full time, and juggling/dealing with a lot! 
Hobbies..well, enjoying the things I always did. I just meant, cutting back on travel, limiting socializing/interacting..in real life and online.
Well, do like gardening (it's cold now)..watch TV, Sports, movies, music.
To me, besides good health and economic independence..everything else is a bonus.

"Something missing"..only you Mr. SS can figure out a way to fill that gap/void!

Faith, charity/helping others -and finding purpose/satisfaction in what one does..are among the things people do to fill the void. 

However, have to sometimes accept "this is it"..and try to be content:)
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Post by Maria S Mon Jan 18, 2016 12:34 pm

Beatrix Kiddo wrote:had written like 6 paragraphs doing self analysis. thank god can delete posts on this site. 

to your point, yeah. am a boring person who sometimes walks into interesting situations.


Predictably perhaps (!)..I would say, every person is interesting in their own way..and we all part of interesting situations!
It's just the way..your descriptions are in detail, make them interesting to read:)

As long as one is healthy, and loved ones are healthy and okay..boring is okay!

Visiting here after a long time..nice to see you all still around.
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Post by Marathadi-Saamiyaar Mon Jan 18, 2016 1:25 pm


Good to see you

Dont like the republicans and dont like Hillary - too much crookery and she is bad news for India.

Dont like Modi much but hate the rest. Don't like Amma but hate the rest.

In short, I am doing fine hating everyone - EoH.

Glad to know that you are getting older healthily and in 3-d. At my end, life sucks as always and my new year resolution is celebrate birthdays like countdown for the Challenger launch.

Happy Easter.

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Post by garam_kuta Mon Jan 18, 2016 2:03 pm

மரியாக்கா! இத்தமிழர் திருநாளில், நெஞஂசம் மறப்பதில்லை, அது நினைவை இழக்கவில்லை, நான் காத்திருந்தேன் தங்கள் நலம் அறியவேண்டி எனக் கூறினால் அது மிகையாகாது; மிக்க​ சந்தோஷம், பல்லாண்டு வாழ்க!​

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Post by Marathadi-Saamiyaar Mon Jan 18, 2016 2:06 pm

garam_kuta wrote:மரியாக்கா! இத்தமிழர் திருநாளில், நெஞஂசம் மறப்பதில்லை, அது நினைவை இழக்கவில்லை, நான் காத்திருந்தேன் தங்கள் நலம் அறியவேண்டி எனக் கூறினால் அது மிகையாகாது; மிக்க​ சந்தோஷம், பல்லாண்டு (பல பற்களோடு) வாழ்க!​

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Post by garam_kuta Mon Jan 18, 2016 2:13 pm

Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:
garam_kuta wrote:மரியாக்கா! இத்தமிழர் திருநாளில், நெஞஂசம் மறப்பதில்லை, அது நினைவை இழக்கவில்லை, நான் காத்திருந்தேன் தங்கள் நலம் அறியவேண்டி எனக் கூறினால் அது மிகையாகாது; மிக்க​ சந்தோஷம், பல்லாண்டு (பல பற்களோடு) வாழ்க!​


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Post by Maria S Mon Jan 18, 2016 3:04 pm

Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:
Good to see you

Dont like the republicans and dont like Hillary - too much crookery and she is bad news for India.

Dont like Modi much but hate the rest. Don't like Amma but hate the rest.

In short, I am doing fine hating everyone - EoH.

Glad to know that you are getting older healthily and in 3-d. At my end, life sucks as always and my new year resolution is celebrate birthdays like countdown for the Challenger launch.

Happy Easter.

Vanakkam Thiru. U!

Happy belated Maatu Pongal (sorry! Only in the sense of the popular Jallikattu Kalai Very Happy ) and Deepavali in advance:) 
I see the love remains unchanged! 

The elections are going to be entertaining for sure. If one is not concerned about serious matters..it is quite amusing.
But, predictions only go so far...as your memorable line goes "A known devil is better than an unknown devil" (see, I did not forget!)

On a serious note..hope all is well.
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Post by Maria S Mon Jan 18, 2016 3:21 pm

garam_kuta wrote:மரியாக்கா! இத்தமிழர் திருநாளில், நெஞஂசம் மறப்பதில்லை, அது நினைவை இழக்கவில்லை, நான் காத்திருந்தேன் தங்கள் நலம் அறியவேண்டி எனக் கூறினால் அது மிகையாகாது; மிக்க​ சந்தோஷம், பல்லாண்டு வாழ்க!​

அன்புள்ள கரம்,

உங்கள் அன்பான  வார்த்தைகளுக்கு மிக்க நன்றி.  நீங்கள் நலமா?
உங்களை காண்பதில் மகிழ்ச்சி. காலங்கள் மாறலாம்..ஆனால், நினைவுகள் அழிவதில்லை.

வாழ்த்துக்கள்.

பிரியமுடன்,
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Post by Kayalvizhi Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:56 pm

Merry Christmas and Happy western and Tamil New Years!

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Post by seven Tue Jan 19, 2016 12:47 am

Hi Maria. Good to see your post. Have a wonderful 2016. 

TC.

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Post by Maria S Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:32 am

Kayalvizhi wrote:Merry Christmas and Happy western and Tamil New Years!

Thank you Kayal. Wish you the same! 

Hope all is well.
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Post by Maria S Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:33 am

seven wrote:Hi Maria. Good to see your post. Have a wonderful 2016. 

TC.

Well, Hello Seven!

Good to see you too, wish you a great 2016!

Take care, hugs.
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Post by southindian Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:53 am

Happy 2016 for
Bihari New Year,
UP New year and
Madurai nee year.

Please also add
Kanyakumari New Year,
but exclude Chhapra New Year from Bihari New Year.

Do the needful to include/exclude the above... And revert back when done.
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Post by Maria S Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:58 am

Yes, Mr. Vivek..done:)

It was a tough job, but someone had to do it!

Nice to see you too!
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Post by MaxEntropy_Man Tue Jan 19, 2016 8:34 am

அன்புமிகு மரியா அக்கா --
இனிய புத்தாண்டு வாழ்த்துக்கள்!
-மாக்ஸ்
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Post by Maria S Tue Jan 19, 2016 10:07 am

அன்புள்ள மாக்ஸ்,

உங்கள் இனிய வாழ்த்துக்களுக்கு நன்றி.

பிரியமுடன்,
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Post by Guest Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:13 am

Maria S wrote:
Beatrix Kiddo wrote:had written like 6 paragraphs doing self analysis. thank god can delete posts on this site. 

to your point, yeah. am a boring person who sometimes walks into interesting situations.


Predictably perhaps (!)..I would say, every person is interesting in their own way..and we all part of interesting situations!
It's just the way..your descriptions are in detail, make them interesting to read:)

As long as one is healthy, and loved ones are healthy and okay..boring is okay!

Visiting here after a long time..nice to see you all still around.
Smile texas for responding. i was very busy since my last post and thus did not check. i just got some good news on business front so my mood is cheerful. the good news matters to me for my firm is also one of my children and this news was game changing.

after reading your post i have decided what i will do. i will spend more time with "save india" where my school friend is a managing trustee (elected post and not permanent). they finance and supervise other charitable efforts in rural bengal and manage some projects on their own. my intention to join my friend is not necessarily borne out of charity (it is selfish) - i want to travel to interior, remote bengal and SEE and see more and learn and of course, party with them!

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Post by Maria S Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:52 am

brie wrote:Smile texas for responding. i was very busy since my last post and thus did not check. i just got some good news on business front so my mood is cheerful. the good news matters to me for my firm is also one of my children and this news was game changing.

after reading your post i have decided what i will do. i will spend more time with "save india" where my school friend is a managing trustee (elected post and not permanent). they finance and supervise other charitable efforts in rural bengal and manage some projects on their own. my intention to join my friend is not necessarily borne out of charity (it is selfish) - i want to travel to interior, remote bengal and SEE and see more and learn and of course, party with them!


Congratulations!

Excellent decision:)

I suppose timing matters, when it comes to giving suggestions (not taking credit for it..just passing on, what I know-was told:)

Speaking of timing..I miss you all too..will come by!

Take care Mr. SS. Bye for now.

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Post by Guest Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:55 am

Maria S wrote:
brie wrote:Smile texas for responding. i was very busy since my last post and thus did not check. i just got some good news on business front so my mood is cheerful. the good news matters to me for my firm is also one of my children and this news was game changing.

after reading your post i have decided what i will do. i will spend more time with "save india" where my school friend is a managing trustee (elected post and not permanent). they finance and supervise other charitable efforts in rural bengal and manage some projects on their own. my intention to join my friend is not necessarily borne out of charity (it is selfish) - i want to travel to interior, remote bengal and SEE and see more and learn and of course, party with them!


Congratulations!

Excellent decision:)

I suppose timing matters, when it comes to giving suggestions (not taking credit for it..just passing on, what I know-was told:)

Speaking of timing..I miss you all too..will come by!

Take care Mr. SS. Bye for now.

Regards.

do drop in. i love interacting with old friends (the heart made us choose who we want as friends) and which is why i still return to this watering hole.

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Post by Guest Tue Jan 19, 2016 12:05 pm

i dream of a lot of things, but i don't know if i will retire a rich woman. So, while my first plan is to go on cruises all year round, the realistic chances are that i will sell my house, rent cheap, wear a clean nightie or PJs daily, and play solitaire on iPad or whatever there will be that time all day long.

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Post by Guest Tue Jan 19, 2016 12:08 pm

Beatrix Kiddo wrote:i dream of a lot of things, but i don't know if i will retire a rich woman. So, while my first plan is to go on cruises all year round, the realistic chances are that i will sell my house, rent cheap, wear a clean nightie or PJs daily, and play solitaire on iPad or whatever there will be that time all day long.
 cruises? you will end up old hag with a cat for company. maybe incredibly rich but nonetheless.

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Post by Guest Tue Jan 19, 2016 12:10 pm

brie wrote:
Beatrix Kiddo wrote:i dream of a lot of things, but i don't know if i will retire a rich woman. So, while my first plan is to go on cruises all year round, the realistic chances are that i will sell my house, rent cheap, wear a clean nightie or PJs daily, and play solitaire on iPad or whatever there will be that time all day long.
 cruises? you will end up old hag with a cat for company. maybe incredibly rich but nonetheless.


lol. am not a fan of cats. dogs are too much work. nah, i may still have online buddies to matha phodo with, hopefully lol. i mostly tend to drive them away.

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Post by swapna Tue Jan 19, 2016 1:37 pm

I experienced an e when I saw your name here.

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swapna wrote:I experienced an e when I saw your name here.

what's that?

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Post by MaxEntropy_Man Tue Jan 19, 2016 8:52 pm

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what's that?

eructation.
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Post by garam_kuta Tue Jan 19, 2016 10:31 pm

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swapna wrote:I experienced an e when I saw your name here.

what's that?

ah.. i know you are charitable, but still, you believe in miracles ? common, there must be some method to your madness Rolling Eyes

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garam_kuta wrote:
Beatrix Kiddo wrote:
swapna wrote:I experienced an e when I saw your name here.

what's that?

ah.. i know you are charitable, but still, you believe in miracles ? common, there must be some method to your madness Rolling Eyes

(I swear I had posted late last night. Maybe I slept before even checking it went through or not).

I was just checking to see how he will reply. Will he have the balls to openly admit that he was sexually harassing a woman online or will he say something cute like Max tried to do for him.

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Post by swapna Wed Jan 20, 2016 11:30 am

Beatrix Kiddo wrote:
garam_kuta wrote:
Beatrix Kiddo wrote:
swapna wrote:I experienced an e when I saw your name here.

what's that?

ah.. i know you are charitable, but still, you believe in miracles ? common, there must be some method to your madness Rolling Eyes

(I swear I had posted late last night. Maybe I slept before even checking it went through or not).

I was just checking to see how he will reply. Will he have the balls to openly admit that he was sexually harassing a woman online or will he say something cute like Max tried to do for him.
max hid behind someone else to say what he wanted to say. now watch how hot dog and uppusaamy react to this post.

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swapna wrote:
Beatrix Kiddo wrote:
garam_kuta wrote:
Beatrix Kiddo wrote:
swapna wrote:I experienced an e when I saw your name here.

what's that?

ah.. i know you are charitable, but still, you believe in miracles ? common, there must be some method to your madness Rolling Eyes

(I swear I had posted late last night. Maybe I slept before even checking it went through or not).

I was just checking to see how he will reply. Will he have the balls to openly admit that he was sexually harassing a woman online or will he say something cute like Max tried to do for him.
max hid behind someone else to say what he wanted to say. now watch how hot dog and uppusaamy react to this post.
what if they don't you lecher? what will you do? masturbate more?

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Post by swapna Wed Jan 20, 2016 1:03 pm

brie wrote:
swapna wrote:
Beatrix Kiddo wrote:
garam_kuta wrote:
Beatrix Kiddo wrote:

what's that?

ah.. i know you are charitable, but still, you believe in miracles ? common, there must be some method to your madness Rolling Eyes

(I swear I had posted late last night. Maybe I slept before even checking it went through or not).

I was just checking to see how he will reply. Will he have the balls to openly admit that he was sexually harassing a woman online or will he say something cute like Max tried to do for him.
max hid behind someone else to say what he wanted to say. now watch how hot dog and uppusaamy react to this post.
what if they don't you lecher? what will you do? masturbate more?
hahaha, answer this q: after which word in your first sentence should a comma be inserted, for the sentence to make sense?

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Post by southindian Wed Jan 20, 2016 2:21 pm

swapna wrote:
brie wrote:
swapna wrote:
Beatrix Kiddo wrote:
garam_kuta wrote:

ah.. i know you are charitable, but still, you believe in miracles ? common, there must be some method to your madness Rolling Eyes

(I swear I had posted late last night. Maybe I slept before even checking it went through or not).

I was just checking to see how he will reply. Will he have the balls to openly admit that he was sexually harassing a woman online or will he say something cute like Max tried to do for him.
max hid behind someone else to say what he wanted to say. now watch how hot dog and uppusaamy react to this post.
what if they don't you lecher? what will you do? masturbate more?
hahaha, answer this q: after which word in your first sentence should a comma be inserted, for the sentence to make sense?
Thomas

How about this below? Believe me, if you are still alive after 25 years, you will speak the sentence this way.

What, if, they, don't, you, lecher? 
what, will, you, do? 
masturbate, more?
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Post by Guest Thu Jan 21, 2016 1:00 am

swapna wrote:
brie wrote:
swapna wrote:
Beatrix Kiddo wrote:
garam_kuta wrote:

ah.. i know you are charitable, but still, you believe in miracles ? common, there must be some method to your madness Rolling Eyes

(I swear I had posted late last night. Maybe I slept before even checking it went through or not).

I was just checking to see how he will reply. Will he have the balls to openly admit that he was sexually harassing a woman online or will he say something cute like Max tried to do for him.
max hid behind someone else to say what he wanted to say. now watch how hot dog and uppusaamy react to this post.
what if they don't you lecher? what will you do? masturbate more?
hahaha, answer this q: after which word in your first sentence should a comma be inserted, for the sentence to make sense?
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Post by Merlot Daruwala Thu Jan 21, 2016 1:11 am

swapna wrote:I experienced an e when I saw your name here.

Hallelujah! An epiphany!!
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Post by Maria S Mon Feb 22, 2016 12:51 pm

Hello!

The day after I last posted here..I lost her- my mother.

It has been a difficult time. dealing with a lot, including the short trip to India with all the physical and emotional exhaustion. Although we prepare ourselves for the inevitable with aging parents, it was sudden and has left a great void which will remain forever. My mother was a force to be reckoned with..she led a simple life..lived alone..fiercely independent to the end, smart and strong, well educated and traveled (lived in the US since the 60s) and had a remarkable life..friendly and hospitable towards all..lovely and funny! As any parent and child, we did not always agree, respected her and admired her,remained very close, and spoke to her almost every day. Without siblings and my father's passing, it feels strange..even visiting Chennai was different..She would always wait for me at the airport smiling and happy, come to send me off, controlling her emotions..as many things have, that has come to an end.

I miss her very much..just recovering slowly on many levels..returning to some kind of "normalcy"..

Speaking of which..the US Presidential elections seem to be unpredictable and entertaining..
I will not be involved, will not volunteer to help any campaign. Just observing!

Donald? Behind the bombastic and belligerent talk..is a softie. In the incredible and unlikely case that he is elected, will be soft, change his mind quite often, and will not be scary as he seems now.

Cruz..wonder why the Republican establishment is so against him..thinks he is dangerous.

Marco..seems cute, youngish and very lucky.. the establishment support is a little strange.

John..a Governor with a long political resume, seems qualified..but, the personal appeal is missing.

Ben..don't see him winning any state.

Bernie..okay and lucky..but, let's be real, America will not elect a self-proclaimed socialist.

Hillary..leaning towards voting for her..qualified and experienced..with all the battle scars and baggage..likeable enough, admirable.


Hope you are all doing well.
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Post by Guest Mon Feb 22, 2016 12:59 pm

hey Maria... sorry to hear about your mother. May her soul rest in peace. *hugs*



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Post by Maria S Mon Feb 22, 2016 1:01 pm

Thank you, Tracy?

Appreciate the hugs.
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Post by Vakavaka Pakapaka Mon Feb 22, 2016 1:13 pm

Very sorry to learn about your mother's passing away. As much as we learn to rationalize and cope with the loss, it is a difficult experience. 

Looks like she lived an active and fulfilled life. 
May she RIP.

Good to see you back.

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Post by Marathadi-Saamiyaar Mon Feb 22, 2016 1:58 pm

Maria S wrote:Hello!

The day after I last posted here..I lost her- my mother.

It has been a difficult time. dealing with a lot, including the short trip to India with all the physical and emotional exhaustion. Although we prepare ourselves for the inevitable with aging parents, it was sudden and has left a great void which will remain forever. My mother was a force to be reckoned with..she led a simple life..lived alone..fiercely independent to the end, smart and strong, well educated and traveled (lived in the US since the 60s) and had a remarkable life..friendly and hospitable towards all..lovely and funny! As any parent and child, we did not always agree, respected her and admired her,remained very close, and spoke to her almost every day. Without siblings and my father's passing, it feels strange..even visiting Chennai was different..She would always wait for me at the airport smiling and happy, come to send me off, controlling her emotions..as many things have, that has come to an end.

I miss her very much..just recovering slowly on many levels..returning to some kind of "normalcy"..

Speaking of which..the US Presidential elections seem to be unpredictable and entertaining..
I will not be involved, will not volunteer to help any campaign. Just observing!

Donald? Behind the bombastic and belligerent talk..is a softie. In the incredible and unlikely case that he is elected, will be soft, change his mind quite often, and will not be scary as he seems now.

Cruz..wonder why the Republican establishment is so against him..thinks he is dangerous.

Marco..seems cute, youngish and very lucky.. the establishment support is a little strange.

John..a Governor with a long political resume, seems qualified..but, the personal appeal is missing.

Ben..don't see him winning any state.

Bernie..okay and lucky..but, let's be real, America will not elect a self-proclaimed socialist.

Hillary..leaning towards voting for her..qualified and experienced..with all the battle scars and baggage..likeable enough, admirable.


Hope you are all doing well.

Sorry to hear about your mother. India (visit) will never be the same, and can even turn out to be indifferent as there is no anchor left. All the uncles and aunts are good for 1 coffee or dinner. But, still contact with them are important to remind ourselves where we came from. If you were near her in her final days then you are fortunate in a way (than many others) as your mother must have known that her daughter was nearby, close to her.

I dont have much interest in the American politics this time around as after all the hoopla and drama, there is not a single exciting fresh candidate.

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Post by Seva Lamberdar Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:04 pm

Maria S wrote:Hello!

The day after I last posted here..I lost her- my mother. ..................
Dear Maria,

Very sorry to read about the passing away of your mother, who certainly sounds like a great lady from your description about her in the above and the way she had raised her daughter (yourself) into a highly educated, responsible and decent person. May the departed soul Rest In Peace, and my condolences to the bereaved family. 

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Post by Guest Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:10 pm

upps... as such this day is not going so well Sad

anyway, i need to counter this with a slightly funny story. one of XH's cousins still calls me bhabhi. old habits. so last night he texted to me, 'bhabhi, girl and i got engaged'. girl being a name that pretty much e'one in my fam now knows as his gf. first i said congrats... then i fought with xh on why he didn't tell me before, as xh had just recently talked with his fam. xh said he had no clue. anyway, then i decided to share the news with my fam on our whatsapp group, as most of them are also close with this cousin. instead of announcing the news in my own words, or taking a screenshot. I copied that text above, 'bhabhi, girl and i got engaged', as is. older understood right away, and began having a discussion with me on a private chat (we were on different floors, ok). then i switched back to my fam chat, and there was my bhabhi, thoroughly confused, asking, 'what's going on' and a dozen other emojis. i was like, why is she so suprised, we all knew cousin will eventually marry the girl. then i realized lol, that she read that text as if it was a message from me to her, 'bhabhi, girl and i got engaged'. hahaha... that one got me family-roasted for quite a bit last night.

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