Report of 14 Feb 2016
Happy Valentine's Day!
We are well and hope the same with you.
2 weeks ago, Scott and I started a weight-management venture. We have been alarmed to see the increase in obesity in our part of the world and want to "teach the world to" eat. Size zero is not the goal, disease zero is. Obesity affects almost all body systems and can even cause cancer.
Business is slow-going. That does not matter, though, we know our material and will continue to push it.
The Banyan has been wonderful. Today was "Family Day" at our Kovalam branch. The staff and families showed up in their Sunday best, we had very tasty biryani and then an entertainment program. There is an education wing of the B called BALM - Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental health - and its students sang and danced. Scott and I also danced; it is a great love for me and Scott graciously indulges me when the boys are not around. There were also a few carnival games, horse chariot rides, popcorn, cotton candy and a mini giant wheel. All staff appeared to have a good time.
We were in Madurai 2 weeks ago for the anniversary of the demise of my brother, Manu. Though 17 years have elapsed, it is still tough to stand by his tombstone (or even say that word), clean it while my Dad holds my purse and cell phone and dupatta (shawl), and remember Manu's robust, handsome self. He loved my husband and children; when we entered his house in Bangalore after his accident, the first thing I saw was a photo of my sons, propped on his fridge. That was, at once, nice and difficult to see. I remain very grateful that Manu's wife and sons are in close contact with us.
So we did the cemetery visit, ate some of Manu's favorite foods, and left the next day. We were back a week later for a friend's son's wedding reception. It has been a week since our return and it feels like more: my father was in the hospital between our 2 visits with a respiratory infection, and it was tough to leave him. He is better, thank goodness.
We had this weekend to ourselves, barring Family Day, and saw several Tamil movies. We also saw "Room," and were mesmerised by Brie Larson's performance. Through the whole flick, I was suffused with a sense of gratitude that Ms. Larson's character's experience did not befall our sons.
It is dark on our balcony, the sea is no longer visible and I will head in. We hope all of you have a very good week.
Unw -
R
We are well and hope the same with you.
2 weeks ago, Scott and I started a weight-management venture. We have been alarmed to see the increase in obesity in our part of the world and want to "teach the world to" eat. Size zero is not the goal, disease zero is. Obesity affects almost all body systems and can even cause cancer.
Business is slow-going. That does not matter, though, we know our material and will continue to push it.
The Banyan has been wonderful. Today was "Family Day" at our Kovalam branch. The staff and families showed up in their Sunday best, we had very tasty biryani and then an entertainment program. There is an education wing of the B called BALM - Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental health - and its students sang and danced. Scott and I also danced; it is a great love for me and Scott graciously indulges me when the boys are not around. There were also a few carnival games, horse chariot rides, popcorn, cotton candy and a mini giant wheel. All staff appeared to have a good time.
We were in Madurai 2 weeks ago for the anniversary of the demise of my brother, Manu. Though 17 years have elapsed, it is still tough to stand by his tombstone (or even say that word), clean it while my Dad holds my purse and cell phone and dupatta (shawl), and remember Manu's robust, handsome self. He loved my husband and children; when we entered his house in Bangalore after his accident, the first thing I saw was a photo of my sons, propped on his fridge. That was, at once, nice and difficult to see. I remain very grateful that Manu's wife and sons are in close contact with us.
So we did the cemetery visit, ate some of Manu's favorite foods, and left the next day. We were back a week later for a friend's son's wedding reception. It has been a week since our return and it feels like more: my father was in the hospital between our 2 visits with a respiratory infection, and it was tough to leave him. He is better, thank goodness.
We had this weekend to ourselves, barring Family Day, and saw several Tamil movies. We also saw "Room," and were mesmerised by Brie Larson's performance. Through the whole flick, I was suffused with a sense of gratitude that Ms. Larson's character's experience did not befall our sons.
It is dark on our balcony, the sea is no longer visible and I will head in. We hope all of you have a very good week.
Unw -
R
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