Good Friday
It is Good Friday and the heavens open up. The rain was relentless. This is normal for a bank holiday weekend for us. We only get surprised if the sun Continue Reading →
Author: Chitra Gopinathan
Anaesthetic assistants
It was after Christmas and the day it snowed. I heard scrambling noises next to the bedroom. A rat had somehow found its way in from behind the eaves. We Continue Reading →
Bruce’s leaving party
The pattering of rain drops grow louder as I walk into the kitchen. It is raining heavily and making big splashes on my conservatory roof. A perfect day to stay Continue Reading →
Second visit to the Two Brewers
The clocks went forward on Saturday, which means we are closer time wise to our friends and family in the east and further away from those towards the west. Sunday Continue Reading →
The travails of old age
“Don’t ever get old” says Doreen. She is not coping well. “I lie awake at night crying my eyes out”. Old age and frailty, something that creeps up on you. Continue Reading →
Chigwell Row
Chigwell Row, our neighbouring village, our second home for over ten years. A quiet village, with easy access to Hainault forest and about two miles from our current house. Kavitha’s Continue Reading →
Rosie and miracles
The bluebells and crocuses are making a tentative appearance and so are the remaining daffodils which escaped the Siberian snowfall. The cherry blossoms are starting to brighten up the sleepy Continue Reading →
Kottarakara Ganapathi temple
The Kottarakara temple pond looks still from a distance. Part of the surface is covered with lotus leaves but there are no flowers. As I peer down the side of Continue Reading →
Aami and her Pied Piper
Asha arrives early in the morning. When I wake up she is tidying the place. She hates clutter. She makes arrangements for the day. I have another packed day ahead. Continue Reading →
Sasi annan’s after death function
It is only coming up to 9 in the morning and yet the heat is quite intense. We are almost near our destination. Sasi annan’s death function prayers have just Continue Reading →
