Serendipitous discoveries!

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 6/18/2013 12:37:12 PM

'This article on the forgotten dowries of Karaikudi in The Mint was something I had mentally bookmarked.  Even emailed the writer who said the only way to get some was to go there.  So that wasn’t happening in the near future, our travel quota is kind of done for the time being. In the US … Continue reading »'

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A distant dream? I say Heck No!

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 6/16/2013 4:27:43 AM

'P of Towards Harmony reached out after reading some post, I think.  Actually, I forget how we stumbled upon each other but am I glad I did!  She works with differently abled (yeah, that’s right – abilities we’d really love to have!) children.  Her post here touched me – she’s the we’ll-bloody-get-it-done positive type.  When … Continue reading »'

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Set it up!

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 6/15/2013 1:23:01 AM

'Tuesday, late, late night blending into Wed early morning: Major enthu happened off today.  Carpenter made some more shelves for the therapy space I am setting up at home and we did some rejigging, some dismantling of furniture that is about as old as our marriage (those who diss Ikea – take this, pine furniture … Continue reading »'

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Limited to experience

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 6/9/2013 11:03:41 AM

'The saying in Autism circles is ‘when you have met a child with autism, you have met A child with autism’. Think it applies to more things in life.  Okay, so if someone is grossly negligent, a review of their services is in order, I will work off of others’ experiences on some simple things … Continue reading »'

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Finding passion

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 6/8/2013 5:37:16 AM

'So I was an accountant.  Was being the operative word until life, circumstances, personal interests and values got me into working with children who have different needs, educationally and otherwise.  I started studying autism and today have a job where I will work more with children who have different academic needs, different emotional requirements very … Continue reading »'

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Carrots!

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 6/4/2013 12:52:06 PM

'Went book shopping with a colleague at warehouses and godowns today.  We finished up with time to spare, with a good start of some 100 books for kids over the age of 10.  She had found this place in Koramangala and Daughter (book buying assistant) and I went along very happily. It is a 100% … Continue reading »'

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Of trees, travel and general junk!

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 5/31/2013 3:07:25 PM

'Monday early morning: So much seen in one month and fortunately for you all, I am not a detailed travel writer.  Going to bullet point (ish – as much as bloggers are capable of that!) some highlights, since I am up super early with a combination of jet lag, excitement at starting a new career, … Continue reading »'

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And it is done!

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 5/22/2013 8:04:08 PM

'Sitting in my city – DC is my home in the US, it shall always be! I had to do something to grab a piece of it for my blog.  Another hour to leave, all repacked and ready…my blog needed to be remembered.  It has been an awesome trip, one of those I know we … Continue reading »'

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It’s almost time!

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 4/22/2013 4:39:54 AM

'We’re almost there, counting down to a month long vacation, visiting old haunts.  The stuff we saw on TV in Boston – part of old haunting grounds.  So a bit moderate in cheer, there will be serious security and Indian looking husband will probably be ‘randomly’ picked every time for security checks, we’ll have to … Continue reading »'

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Give the guilt up! First!

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 4/14/2013 4:40:43 PM

'Have been reading posts, trying to focus on my exams.  Well, they’re done.  And this dam has to burst. In the last month, I have heard so MANY stories of how people feel guilty.  Not exaggerating to say almost everyone.  Except me.  I have (kind of) kept quiet about what I think of guilt, I … Continue reading »'

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Because I need to remember this!

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 4/7/2013 4:34:29 AM

'A quick post because I have to remember and need a break from the studying! Honest, straight, fact based, matter-of-fact feedback feels like praise, when it is not.  Got this from my viva yesterday, was on top of the world and that is not normal for me.  I normally question it, give excuses (saying things … Continue reading »'

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A short one

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 3/28/2013 4:30:40 AM

'on history.  We’ve been putting together quite a set of resources on history recently – somehow just happened.  Some books: Roshen Dalal’s two volumes on Indian History, Ancient World, Percy Jacksons that use ancient myths in a fantasy context, graphic novels of different personalities and books on famous people – it all adds to the … Continue reading »'

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At double digits

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 3/27/2013 4:34:19 AM

'Daughter turns 10 on Monday.  Double digit hit. Eeeep!  Where did the years go? From the little one whose head was only as big as my palm to the pint size I could carry under my arm to the ahem…piggy-back-mostly times today, this girl is something else.  Calm, self-assured, able to stand up for herself … Continue reading »'

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The world is a good place!

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 3/26/2013 12:55:46 PM

'Recently, it has been a pretty big deluge of bad news in the world outside.  Women are threatened everywhere, it seems like.  I see parents of children with special needs and their struggles are massive, often they are battles fought by armies of one on the behalf of the child.  It is easy to think … Continue reading »'

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Some books

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 3/25/2013 8:19:28 AM

'A book that made its presence felt in the 15 minutes we ended up having at Higginbothams in Chennai.  Can I say it is awesome to see more of stuff on Indians for them?  The book is a decent mix of the current, just past and long past with Akbar/Kabir to Kapil Dev/Kalpana Chawla. This … Continue reading »'

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But they want it…

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 3/18/2013 4:24:32 AM

'This whole thing on pink and blue, princess and superhero/knight/any other form of violent macho avatar across an era.  If this is what they are exposed to in what they see, hear and are bought, is it any surprise that they want it?  Like the religion thing.  If all they see around is one kind … Continue reading »'

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Why is it

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 3/14/2013 4:58:14 PM

'that you can have 17 things to do in a limited time and most things get done but 3 tasks in a whole day is an issue? that no amount of preparation can stop the children from crying out when it is time to stop reading aloud, the 51st page…the 101st, all same? that stories … Continue reading »'

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Paneer!

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 3/14/2013 6:47:33 AM

'Because Sangeeta Khanna of Banaras Ka Khana  and Healthfood Desivideshi has helped me do something I never thought I could: make paneer in cubes.  The stuff that looks like store bought but is better in taste.  The variation that did it – using a collander/large tea filter type thingy versus hanging in cloth (bonus: not … Continue reading »'

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On religion – an update

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 3/12/2013 4:41:21 PM

'That organized religion is akin to organized crime is my view.  Still my view.  Have pontificated on that here, so no point doing it again. One of Daughter’s good friends had her communion.  We went to church and sat through the service, listened to the songs (by the way, other than one prayer, every prayer … Continue reading »'

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It is over, people!

Author : Sangitha      Blog : Life and Times in Bangalore      Date : 3/9/2013 5:37:20 PM

'One dissertation done.  Two case studies, super thick, heart and soul (mine) included also done. Some exams left but have time.  Doing nothing this weekend except listening to total zonkers like these: “Amma, who are your favourite inventors? Mine are Homo Erectus, for standing up.  And cooking with fire….” He was puzzled at how hard … Continue reading »'

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