Report of 5 Nov '06
How time flies -
November already. And it seemed like not too long ago that the world was kicking up the Y2K frenzy.
Life is ok. The boys are through their week of exams, and all parents of their school have heaved a sigh of relief. The week ended w/ a party organised by our apartment complex, which was accompanied by a talent show put up by the complex children. N and N chose not to participate, as they had no time to rehearse, and sat and enjoyed the show. We went to Pondicherry yesterday for a little family R&R; Pondicherry has been renamed Puducherry, and used to be a French possession. Parts of the city still have a uniquely European feel and are lovely. Several folks speak fluent French, and quite a few street signs are in the language also. We ate at a French/Italian restaurant; French cuisine is easily one of my most favorite of world cuisines.
The Banyan is fine, and I am varying my responsibilities there. We have expanded to a new center, and I see patients there as well. This variety works for me. We are making strides in the healing of the patient w/ the huge gash on her butt. She also has a non-functional left leg - it's shorter than the right, and the left foot hangs uselessly off it, instead of being firmly attached to the bone. I asked the visiting physiotherapist if she could please evaluate Ms. M and see if we could get a brace for her left leg. Ms. M has scooted on her butt her whole life (which now has said huge gash on it), and I am very keen (almost to the point of being manic) on finding out if we can work some magic and enable her to stand upright, on two "limbs" - as the rest of us humans do. Stand by for more; the suspense is driving me nuts, and I am really hoping for the best.
The vegetable market's vendors appear to be well. The tomato lady's husband had chikungunya (a viral illness transmitted by mosquitoes), and continues to be worried about joint swelling, which can persist for up to 6 months. I have tested his kidney function, and it is normal, so I assured him the swelling is a normal sequela to the fever. He then gave us a huge bunch of greens at a discounted price, which was a sweet thought. We also loaded up on fruit - pomagranates and guavas and oranges, and this was also given to us at a bit of a discount by the fruit man, whose eczema I have tried to treat.
Tutoring was slow - 1 child braved the rain, and we had to clip through the session, as it looked like more rain. No one is happy w/ the shortened sessions, as there is no time for the kids to draw, color and play Uno or the like after the required lessons. My sons and their friends play happily w/ those of "low caste" - may they never know the horrors of this dreadful system.
There was a family meeting yesterday to discuss the boys' academics, their thought processes and how they'd like us to react if they brought home poor grades. It was well-intentioned, and we hope for more. The good thing is that the boys still talk to us - even if it is a tad loudly at times. There are many, many parents who have bemoaned the lack of communication w/ their teenagers, and indeed, kids of all ages.
Unw -
Renu
November already. And it seemed like not too long ago that the world was kicking up the Y2K frenzy.
Life is ok. The boys are through their week of exams, and all parents of their school have heaved a sigh of relief. The week ended w/ a party organised by our apartment complex, which was accompanied by a talent show put up by the complex children. N and N chose not to participate, as they had no time to rehearse, and sat and enjoyed the show. We went to Pondicherry yesterday for a little family R&R; Pondicherry has been renamed Puducherry, and used to be a French possession. Parts of the city still have a uniquely European feel and are lovely. Several folks speak fluent French, and quite a few street signs are in the language also. We ate at a French/Italian restaurant; French cuisine is easily one of my most favorite of world cuisines.
The Banyan is fine, and I am varying my responsibilities there. We have expanded to a new center, and I see patients there as well. This variety works for me. We are making strides in the healing of the patient w/ the huge gash on her butt. She also has a non-functional left leg - it's shorter than the right, and the left foot hangs uselessly off it, instead of being firmly attached to the bone. I asked the visiting physiotherapist if she could please evaluate Ms. M and see if we could get a brace for her left leg. Ms. M has scooted on her butt her whole life (which now has said huge gash on it), and I am very keen (almost to the point of being manic) on finding out if we can work some magic and enable her to stand upright, on two "limbs" - as the rest of us humans do. Stand by for more; the suspense is driving me nuts, and I am really hoping for the best.
The vegetable market's vendors appear to be well. The tomato lady's husband had chikungunya (a viral illness transmitted by mosquitoes), and continues to be worried about joint swelling, which can persist for up to 6 months. I have tested his kidney function, and it is normal, so I assured him the swelling is a normal sequela to the fever. He then gave us a huge bunch of greens at a discounted price, which was a sweet thought. We also loaded up on fruit - pomagranates and guavas and oranges, and this was also given to us at a bit of a discount by the fruit man, whose eczema I have tried to treat.
Tutoring was slow - 1 child braved the rain, and we had to clip through the session, as it looked like more rain. No one is happy w/ the shortened sessions, as there is no time for the kids to draw, color and play Uno or the like after the required lessons. My sons and their friends play happily w/ those of "low caste" - may they never know the horrors of this dreadful system.
There was a family meeting yesterday to discuss the boys' academics, their thought processes and how they'd like us to react if they brought home poor grades. It was well-intentioned, and we hope for more. The good thing is that the boys still talk to us - even if it is a tad loudly at times. There are many, many parents who have bemoaned the lack of communication w/ their teenagers, and indeed, kids of all ages.
Unw -
Renu
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