Rememberance Day, 26/11

A year has past since the terrorist attacks. Mumbai is healing, life goes on. It will be just another day at work, with perhaps a moment or two of silence or some time set aside to light a candle or to participate in a peace march or meet. But, for the families of the victims that are left behind, it will take much longer for the scars to heal. Words just fail me and I cannot write anything more.

All I can pray for is peace, peace in Mumbai, in India, in this world.

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It is raining butterflies

Dear Readers,
She was sunning herself on the balcony attached to my parent's bedroom. I caught her on my blackberry's camera (now I love my blackberry). Sometimes, when you see such beautiful things early in the morning, you know that the rest of your day will be as perfect as it can be.
Have a nice day.
Best,
Lubna

At the Bangalore airport

Dear Readers,

Mum has not fully recovered after her major and long illness. So, it was not surprising to note that the trip from Mumbai to Bangalore exhausted her completely. When we got off the flight, she was walking very slowly and I was helping her. Out of the blue a Bangalore airport employee (rather Jet airways ground employee) appeared on the scene and helped us with our luggage. He wheeled the trolley right up to where Kumar, our driver was waiting.

When Mum wanted to give him a tip, he refused, saying it was his job. This was a huge pleasant surprise for us. Wish I had asked him his name, or noted his name. But, I am so glad that there are still people like him who serve with a smile.

Here is a thank you to this person.

This photograph was taken at the Lalbaug flower show some years ago.
Best,
Lubna