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Tag: Family

Sasi annan’s after death function

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

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 →

Posted in Family & Friends, India | Tagged Family, Kerala | Leave a reply

School autograph

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

Today is the only completely free day I have. I am planning to laze around all day. When I am here, I hardly lift a finger and make the most Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, India, Other stories | Tagged Childhood, Family, Kerala, Kollam, School | Leave a reply

Visiting friends and spelling mistakes

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

The rush hour traffic gets under way. I try to guess the mode of transport from the whooshing noises they make. Some pass with the least racket, while others create Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, India | Tagged Family, Friends, Kerala | Leave a reply

Sasi annan

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

It is Amma’s Birthday. She follows the Malayalam calendar and so it is difficult to keep track. She normally goes to the Sree Krishna temple on her birthdays. Today we Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends | Tagged Family, Kerala | Leave a reply

Lakshmi’s day out

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

The sun’s ray catches the water surface and the lake shimmers in the distance. I drive past it every Thursday and yet this is the first time I have noticed Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Family & Friends, Other stories | Tagged Chigwell, Family, Lakshmi, London | Leave a reply

Bukit Ibam and more childhood memories

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

‘Nostalgic memories can evoke happiness’ the article said. I search my brain for my earliest memories. I see myself hiding under my bed to get away from the noise of Continue Reading →

Posted in Asia, Malaysia | Tagged Bukit Ibam, Childhood, Family, Pahang, School | Leave a reply

Happy New Year 2018

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

End of another year The countdown has begun It is not too far The beginnings of a new one Where did the time go Did I spend it well I Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Family & Friends, Other stories | Tagged Family, Friends, Lifestyle | Leave a reply

Lakshmi’s second Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

It is Christmas Eve and we are driving back home tonight. I say goodbye to Grampy, Nana, Auntie Katie and Alfie. We don’t have a chimney at home. Santa needs Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Family & Friends, Other stories | Tagged Chigwell, Christmas, Family, Lakshmi | Leave a reply

Powys Castle and Clive of India

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

I wake up early. It is still dark outside. The river Severn which flows past the house is quiet today unlike last year. We didn’t go to bed till quite Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Family & Friends, Other stories | Tagged Christmas, Family, Historical Places, Lakshmi | Leave a reply

Christmas tree

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

The start of December brings with it a frosty and cold wind. Although autumn still hasn’t left us completely the chill in the air tells us that it won’t be Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Other stories | Tagged Christmas, Family, Lakshmi, London | Leave a reply

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