Note

The powercut of a few weeks ago put a big crimp on my flow of output. My notes piled up, new experiences occurred at rapid frequency and I didn't want to compromise on the quality of my posts. The internet is not very reliable these days (it's gone in and out thrice while writing this sentence), therefore the process to write has slowed considerably.

Nevertheless, the details of the wedding seem like ancient history now. My motorcycle lessons, a few field visits: the oldest field center, the hospital, baap for the third time-- alas, will have to wait.

To avoid the mundane, to keep this fresh, and focus on the extraordinary: I will pick up from the most recent events.

For the rest, please remember I'm available for talk time on the phone and would be happy to tell some stories-- there's plenty that don't make it on here. I was talking to an American friend the other day about how we were amused by the fact that if you remain observant, there's something-- at least an image or moment that is so foreign and interesting-- that you could tell a story about here. But it's not just India. I suppose it's everywhere if we choose to keep our eyes open, non-judgmental, and receptive.