Report of 06 May 2012
Hello from the Carmel library -
It is nice to be blogging again.
I left India for the U.S. about 3.5 weeks ago. I missed Naren practically the minute we parted ways, but the flights were uneventful, and the Europe-U.S. one was much more crowded and chaotic than the India-Europe one. BUT - the flight took off, stayed in the air and landed, and I am safely here, so that's really all that counts. Lufthansa and I had been in a mighty battle about their lack of service, and it's essentially a "Thank you for the feedback, we aren't going to change a thing" situation, combined with a large dose of "Who the f*** cares?"
Scott met me in Indy, and we went to the warm home of the Taber family (an annual destination), where I ate a piece of fruit and went to sleep. The following day, I rounded with Dr. Love, ate lunch at St. V and went to my new workplace to sign several papers. Then off to Terre Haute to see Navin and hand over his goodies (from India - his chem textbook and calculator :) ). It was good to see him, and we watched him in track practice for a bit and ate dinner with him. Off to Houston the next day, stayed with our wonderful friends Sharon and Keith. We drove to Clear Lake, where we used to live, and where we owned a home; if in Houston, we always stop to see the house and it was no different this time - stop, see, reminisce, sigh, drive on. We met up with Scott's former boss, Charles and his wife, Carolyn, each as charming as the other. Then we had lunch with our Coorgi friends, Bojie, Vinod, Pushpa and Kaveriappa. That was lovely. On to San Antonio, see our soulmate friends Aurora and family, Lamont and Gaby, eat dinner with wonderful mentor/friend/prof Linda Johnson and her husband, Dave. All good fun. On to Sara Luduena's to spend the night (experience her warm hospitality, and contagious giggles) and then see some students the following day - both the group that came to the Banyan last year (very beloved to many of us), and the group that will come this year. Rounded with former cardiology prof, Greg Freeman, and that was loaded with learning and laughter. Back to Houston to Sharon's place, and on to New Orleans the next day for the annual conference of the American College of Physicians. That was - reliably and unshakably - the solid learning experience it always is, accompanied by seeing such salves for the soul as Faith Fitzgerald, and the ACP crew.
We flew back to Indy on 22 April, Scott's Mom got us, we visited her sister and brother-in-law, and the 5 of us had a laugh-fest that is usual for that environment. We visited Scott's grandfather, who turned 95 on the 23rd, and caught up with his aunt Peg and her grandkids. Back to Indy, where I started work at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI). Sid, who used to work there and is a friend of mine, came to a ceremony there and it was good to see him. We went down to Terre Haute on Saturday, the 28th, for a memorial ceremony for the President of Rose-Hulman; Matt Branam was a very personable gentleman and I enjoyed meeting him last year. He died suddenly on the 20th, and I grieved for him as I would a family member.
We saw dear friends Kris and Gabe (and their 3 very cute daughters) last week, and they generously outfitted us with home needs. Scott and I have rented an apartment on the West side of Indy, near my workplace, and it is a very cosmopolitan neighborhood. I have spied an Egyptian restaurant, Mexican fare, and Scott and I bought fajita seasoning at a large International supermarket. We have also seen a bunch of movies, including "The Avengers." Mr. Downey so rules. Ms. Johansson's uniform was the only one that did not zip up all the way. Olivia and her parents joined us for dinner last evening after Olivia and her Dad ran the Mini. It was good to see all of them, and they, too, have generously outfitted us with home needs and clothing.
It is nice to work here, and to have so private a life. Our doorbell in India rings fairly often, and I like the anonymity of living here. Not to mention the plethora of salads and fruit (and chocolate :) ).
Unw -
R
It is nice to be blogging again.
I left India for the U.S. about 3.5 weeks ago. I missed Naren practically the minute we parted ways, but the flights were uneventful, and the Europe-U.S. one was much more crowded and chaotic than the India-Europe one. BUT - the flight took off, stayed in the air and landed, and I am safely here, so that's really all that counts. Lufthansa and I had been in a mighty battle about their lack of service, and it's essentially a "Thank you for the feedback, we aren't going to change a thing" situation, combined with a large dose of "Who the f*** cares?"
Scott met me in Indy, and we went to the warm home of the Taber family (an annual destination), where I ate a piece of fruit and went to sleep. The following day, I rounded with Dr. Love, ate lunch at St. V and went to my new workplace to sign several papers. Then off to Terre Haute to see Navin and hand over his goodies (from India - his chem textbook and calculator :) ). It was good to see him, and we watched him in track practice for a bit and ate dinner with him. Off to Houston the next day, stayed with our wonderful friends Sharon and Keith. We drove to Clear Lake, where we used to live, and where we owned a home; if in Houston, we always stop to see the house and it was no different this time - stop, see, reminisce, sigh, drive on. We met up with Scott's former boss, Charles and his wife, Carolyn, each as charming as the other. Then we had lunch with our Coorgi friends, Bojie, Vinod, Pushpa and Kaveriappa. That was lovely. On to San Antonio, see our soulmate friends Aurora and family, Lamont and Gaby, eat dinner with wonderful mentor/friend/prof Linda Johnson and her husband, Dave. All good fun. On to Sara Luduena's to spend the night (experience her warm hospitality, and contagious giggles) and then see some students the following day - both the group that came to the Banyan last year (very beloved to many of us), and the group that will come this year. Rounded with former cardiology prof, Greg Freeman, and that was loaded with learning and laughter. Back to Houston to Sharon's place, and on to New Orleans the next day for the annual conference of the American College of Physicians. That was - reliably and unshakably - the solid learning experience it always is, accompanied by seeing such salves for the soul as Faith Fitzgerald, and the ACP crew.
We flew back to Indy on 22 April, Scott's Mom got us, we visited her sister and brother-in-law, and the 5 of us had a laugh-fest that is usual for that environment. We visited Scott's grandfather, who turned 95 on the 23rd, and caught up with his aunt Peg and her grandkids. Back to Indy, where I started work at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI). Sid, who used to work there and is a friend of mine, came to a ceremony there and it was good to see him. We went down to Terre Haute on Saturday, the 28th, for a memorial ceremony for the President of Rose-Hulman; Matt Branam was a very personable gentleman and I enjoyed meeting him last year. He died suddenly on the 20th, and I grieved for him as I would a family member.
We saw dear friends Kris and Gabe (and their 3 very cute daughters) last week, and they generously outfitted us with home needs. Scott and I have rented an apartment on the West side of Indy, near my workplace, and it is a very cosmopolitan neighborhood. I have spied an Egyptian restaurant, Mexican fare, and Scott and I bought fajita seasoning at a large International supermarket. We have also seen a bunch of movies, including "The Avengers." Mr. Downey so rules. Ms. Johansson's uniform was the only one that did not zip up all the way. Olivia and her parents joined us for dinner last evening after Olivia and her Dad ran the Mini. It was good to see all of them, and they, too, have generously outfitted us with home needs and clothing.
It is nice to work here, and to have so private a life. Our doorbell in India rings fairly often, and I like the anonymity of living here. Not to mention the plethora of salads and fruit (and chocolate :) ).
Unw -
R
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