tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335839002024-03-23T23:21:24.505+05:30The not-so artful dodgerArtnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15060564468230843716noreply@blogger.comBlogger1552125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-29871083413927625642014-08-31T11:13:00.000+05:302014-08-31T11:13:10.457+05:30Thank You and Good Bye<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It has been a wonderful 8 years of blogging. Yes, Eight!<br />
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Am going to continue to record important milestones and Anushims and Adittys for their reference in the future. But I guess it is time to go off public.<br />
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Those of you who are friends and family, you will have access to newer posts if you wish to have it. <br />
Let me know: artnavy@gmail.com<br />
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The storytelling blog will remain open: http://artstales.blogspot.in/<br />
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Thanks and it has been a great journey and I have made some wonderful friendships, shared my small triumphs in art and home decor and even got my break into published writing and story telling all on account of the blog. Your encouragement made it happen. THANK YOU and TATA.<br />
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Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-8147340313934498442014-08-29T06:59:00.001+05:302014-08-29T06:59:40.155+05:30Ganeshas galore<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-41078075026466951292014-08-24T07:21:00.002+05:302014-08-24T08:04:31.498+05:30Mad About Madras/ Chennai<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Old followers of the blog may recall Chennai Chronicles<br />
The last five years away from the city, I see so many changes on each trip of mine.<br />
Here are some interesting books/ reads for kids set in Chennai<br />
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TARA<span class="userContent"><br /> <b>Excuse me, is this India? </b> is a very well illustrated book- set in whinsical verse, it is colourful and imaginatively illustrated bringing the flavour of Chennai to the non local populace. It appeals not just to children as is the case with most good picture books. The illustrator, a </span> Swiss quilt artist visiting
the city created her impressions of what she saw, using textiles
that she bought while she was here!<br />
<span class="userContent"><b><br /> Trash! On Ragpicker Children and Recycling</b> is poignant but not depressing.</span> Velu's struggle set in various parts of Chennai, raises a lot of questions on child labour , waste management and urban lifestyle. It was
developed in workshops that Tara did over a period of time with
<span class="il">ragpicker</span> children. Artist Orijit Sen spent time in Chennai visiting
their neighbourhoods, took photographs and reworked the pictures
into images for the book. More suited to adults and older children.<br />
<span class="userContent"><br /></span><span class="userContent"><b>Ponni the Flower Seller</b> a photo story of real life service providers of the city- another</span><span class="userContent"> thought provoking read, though out of print now.</span><br />
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TULIKA<br />
<span class="userContent"><b>Vaalameenukkum Vilaangameenukkum Kalyanam</b> - based on a Chennai gaana song, my grandma used to read it to my older one<br /> <br /> The coming of age stories - <b>Mayil </b>will not be quiet! and Mostly Madly Mayil<br /> <br /> <b>A Gift from the sea</b> and My friend the Sea- one of the best things about Chennai</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">A story and a song and Priya's Day one can claim are set in the outskirts of the city </span></div>
Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-80936334417535311642014-08-21T08:09:00.002+05:302014-08-21T08:09:54.834+05:30Janmashtami and more<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
At home for Janmashtami, we churned out cheedai- salt and sweet versions, kai mukrukku, payasam and appam. The girls helped to make the vellam cheedai with such expertise and gusto<br />
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Also did some cute paintings., krishna crown and rangolis.<br />
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So the real birthday dawned and Anush was paricular about North Indian food and a fancy place<br />
We opted for Barbeque Nation at the Lido and she was so happy with their dance, song, cake and the<br />
food of course. Adi was dazzled and wanted the SAME for her bday!! Talk of advance booking.<br />
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Navy took them for some fun at the games parlour at the mall- yes, even we give in once in a few months.<br />
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Also a good word for Tadka Singh who opened their doors early to us for a Sunday brunch!<br />
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Anush's gifts included Monopoly, a cycle, a book shelf and books of course.<br />
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Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-69783818277369954502014-08-21T07:58:00.006+05:302014-08-21T07:58:45.706+05:30Chittradurga<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We had a long weekend and made it to Chittradurga fort and caves nearby<br />
A day trip is suffcient but be prepared to walk and climb a lot.<br />
Certainly worth it though.<br />
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Very good highway for most part, a great guide, cooperative kids, farm fresh melons, gigantic windmills and welcoming sunflowers along the way, all made for a good trip<br />
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Here is a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdNjRgW3hBk">wonderful <span data-reactid=".38.1:3:1:$comment934538369905620_934538573238933:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:0"></span></a><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".38.1:3:1:$comment934538369905620_934538573238933:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".38.1:3:1:$comment934538369905620_934538573238933:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0"><span data-reactid=".38.1:3:1:$comment934538369905620_934538573238933:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$0:0"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdNjRgW3hBk"> dramatization</a> of the Obavva story that is famous there.</span></span></span><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".38.1:3:1:$comment934538369905620_934538573238933:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".38.1:3:1:$comment934538369905620_934538573238933:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0"></span></span><br />
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".38.1:3:1:$comment934538369905620_934538573238933:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".38.1:3:1:$comment934538369905620_934538573238933:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0">And here is a link with details of <a href="http://anubimb.com/chitradurga-day-2/">what you can see at Chittradurga</a> </span></span><br />
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Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-82928060497305982492014-08-13T10:06:00.001+05:302014-08-13T10:06:30.361+05:30We are family<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When all seem to be lamenting( celebrating) the loss of the joint family it has been different in my case.<br />
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I grew up in a nuclear family with no siblings. My grandma joined us only when I turned 17 or so.<br />
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Today I live in a joint set up and feel certainly blessed to have one side of the family which supports us completely. And the other which is loving and encouraging, even if from a distance. <br />
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But there are moments of discomfort when senior citizens judge my folks for being with us, being lucky to spend their life not as am empty nest but with grandkids.<br />
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There are young nuclear families envying us for the support we have- help/ advise on rearing kids, liberty to travel on work on the same days, adult company amidst all the kid rearing, house keeping.....<br />
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But this set up can work only if everyone respects, adjusts and carries their own
share of the work and moves on despite the inevitable differences.<br />
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Live and let live I say!</div>
Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-47959314938784278072014-08-11T08:58:00.003+05:302014-08-11T08:58:48.756+05:30Anush's Ninth Bday Party<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Anush chose the theme, her outfit, hairstyle, friends list,activities , menu all herself.<br />
My baby is growing up!!<br />
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Theme: Sunshine/ Sunset Fun.<br />
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Menu:<br />
Raw banana Bajjis , Cheese Pasta, Waffles with mango icecream, Goldfish biscuits<br />
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Activities:<br />
Photo with Ms Sunshine <br />
Treasure Hunt<br />
Movie: Goonies with Adi as the usherer<br />
Hoop Chain <br />
Dance with props<br />
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Goodie bag:<br />
Embellished with a Sun by the sisters<br />
Your Turn now - from FunOKPlease<br />
Stickers and chocolates<br />
AND a cute sunny story by her , illustrated by none other than the very generous and kind Ashok Rajagopalan of Gajapati Kulapati fame!!<br />
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Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-32343076074411608822014-08-08T15:07:00.000+05:302014-08-08T15:07:06.730+05:30Anush's star ninth<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Wow. My little girl is growing up!<br />
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While I fear for her, I know she needs to go out there and explore<br />
While I have dreams for her, I hope she chases her own and has some of them come true<br />
While I care for her, I am sure she knows to and will take care of herself and a few others too<br />
While I do not want her to get hurt, I know she might but she will rise stronger<br />
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I am a super proud mom and (slowly) I will learn to let go and to hold on,<br />
As the situation and she demand.<br />
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Many Many Happy Star returns to our first darling.<br />
May the world be as kind and cheerful to you, as you are to it.<br />
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Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-42943306023901365472014-08-08T14:49:00.003+05:302014-08-08T14:49:48.660+05:30Adittys<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My little singer who wants to do all her big sis does<br />
Taken to writing so well , continues to dance like a dream<br />
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As for an Aditty- her latest is :Sricondensed<br />
( she loves srikand and condensed milk)<br />
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Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-64458874899729728992014-07-30T10:13:00.002+05:302014-08-08T14:47:58.121+05:30Yercaud Calling<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Our family vactaion with Navy's side of the family took us back to Yercaud<br />
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Last time also we stayed at Sterling but sans Aditi and Navy and with a newly minted one year old Anush and her maternal grand folks. We managed a lot of sight seeing then as it was a small gang and all early risers. <br />
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This was a different kind of fun- the adults ate and chilled out and gupshupped, the cousins bonded.<br />
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Discovered an eatery called Sri Saravanabhavan which served yummy clean Tamil veg food.<br />
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A quick & fun get away for sure. The journey though was hot!<br />
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Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-47654692326324091652014-07-23T14:06:00.001+05:302014-07-23T14:06:31.928+05:30Movies and more<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Saw a lot of movies recently :<br />
Humpty Sharma- not worth it<br />
Dhrisyam- can see many times, very gripping<br />
Samayil araiyail- very sweet, Cheeni kum types and truly for foodies<br />
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The girls went for the ET show with their father.<br />
Was surprised they recalled all the acts and also some from the previous year<br />
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Adi is steadily mastering reading. So happy to see her excited about her own skills.<br />
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Anush's quilling is good enough for her to create earrings for herself and her sister<br />
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The loom is not in use but the girls enjoy the band weaving kit their I aunty got from the USA.<br />
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Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-6217392711467697712014-07-14T09:16:00.000+05:302014-07-14T09:16:20.326+05:30This and that<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I had an official trip to Tuticorn but enjoyed the me time to shop at
Gnanam bakery ( macaroons, nutbar, cake) and roadside nongu and jaggery
shops.<br />
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Saw Bobby Jasoos the previous weekend and loved it, wanted to watch Humpty but did not<br />
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Kids and Navy enjoyed the ET show with all its new acts. Was amazed that the girls recalled so many minor details from the previous year as well.<br />
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Had a great family get together on Saturday. And a lovely 80th bday of a family friend that we decked up for.<br />
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Story telling is going on well- an article this year as well in The Hindu Metro Plus.<br />
Story writing is going on well too but not acceptance by publishers...heheh.<br />
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Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-61759229078878492862014-07-07T08:47:00.001+05:302014-07-07T08:47:26.517+05:30Another year goes by<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Completed thirteen years in my current job. WOW.<br />
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Well the last few months have been tough yet rewarding.<br />
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Here is to easier and fruitful times!<br />
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Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-44306146385166894112014-07-04T18:56:00.001+05:302014-07-04T18:56:14.033+05:30Aditty<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Adi- Amma is your work over for the day?<br />
Me- Yes baby, unless some client calls me...<br />
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Adi - What does client mean amma?<br />
Me - It means customer- Like you buy things at Big Buzaar...you are their customer/ client.<br />
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Adi- NO Amma.<br />
Me - Why Adi?<br />
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Adi- I am a Nine to Nine Customer. ( another department store in our area)<br />
Me- Hahaha!!</div>
Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-55876313280566554152014-07-01T14:15:00.000+05:302014-07-01T14:15:23.710+05:30Boston News<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My SIL has come over and brought a suitcase full of goodies for us<br />
She also carried a set of Carmen Deedy books from a friend !!<br />
Kids are so happy to have their super fun cousin over...</div>
Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-50636279801832888382014-07-01T14:10:00.001+05:302014-07-01T14:10:10.588+05:30Fifteen Years of ArtNavy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
18 years of knowing each other<br />
15 years of legal partnership<br />
A lifetime together .... Good to have the right company while life takes you on and you take on life.....<br />
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Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-55478002399854447222014-06-26T08:52:00.002+05:302014-06-26T08:52:27.381+05:30Forty Years of Togetherness<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
All kids love their parents. I am no exception.<br />
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Most grandkids love their grandfolks. My girls are no different.<br />
Some sons in law get along well with their ILs. Navy is fortunate.<br />
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But not all parents are as selfless as mine. A big thank you Amma- Appa and all of our wishes to you as you complete forty years of wedded bliss ( well mostly ..heheh). <br />
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Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-36177288301794890992014-06-20T16:59:00.002+05:302014-06-20T16:59:45.583+05:30Training sans trainers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My little one has just begun cycling fairly well without trainer wheels...Yipee!!<br />
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To the joy of cycling their mom never really learnt....</div>
Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-85505285169310189712014-06-18T12:48:00.003+05:302014-06-18T12:48:50.466+05:30The weekend that was<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
After a hectic Saturday with two story sessions in opposite ends of town, had a laze at home Sunday with just some pait puja at Srinathji.<br />
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On my work trip to Mumbai, I managed to squeeze in a story session into my lunch break and got back alloo for making wadis. Yumm.<br />
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Read a gripping book, Karna's wife ( just needed a bit more editing) but a definite recco. read.</div>
Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-4886488909567383262014-06-18T12:40:00.003+05:302014-06-18T13:04:15.280+05:30Once upon a crush<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Being part of the old mommy blogger network in India, we all know Kiran. After her first fun book The Reluctant Detective, she is truly making waves with Once Upon A Crush. It is already a top seller in the Romance genre.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The protagonist, Rayna De, could be my young cousin or any of her friends or even some of my younger workmates.However much a woman tries not to be defined by marriage and kids, society seems to demand/ lead her to that. And as you near the thirties, the tension mounts if you have not found Mr Right.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">To add to that, Reyna's 'evil' boss makes her life a nightmare. She is capable but lands up in all sorts of problems. Enter Deven, a colleague and a saviour of sorts, given Reyna's tumultuous life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">But Deven is not exactly a solid rock and sends mixed signals, in Reyna's insecure view. What happens next and does Reyna 'settle down'? And with who?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Buy the book <a href="http://www.flipkart.com/once-upon-crush/p/itm9789382473916">here</a> and the e-version can be bought <a href="http://www.amazon.in/Once-Upon-Crush-Kiran-Manral-ebook/dp/B00KC68BAS">here</a></span><br />
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Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-26148174720088604122014-06-09T17:44:00.003+05:302014-06-18T12:44:47.014+05:30Aditty<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
After the exhilarating Manganiyar Classroom we saw a not so exciting a bit too technical Taala Vadya as part of the Bhoomija line up for the Jackfruit fest<br />
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Adi asked me why there were no girls in either performance, except the lead in the latter.<br />
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Went to the Green Bazaar enroute to Daddy's Deli for their delicious waffles and great service.</div>
Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-87764254265687742562014-06-05T14:19:00.003+05:302014-06-05T14:19:44.076+05:30Loaded<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Has been a rather heavy few days<br />
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Went to Mangalore and to Ahmedabad<br />
Found beautiful copper pot in the former and yummy mangoes at the latter<br />
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Conducted 4 story sessions!<br />
Home session for Pratham, Kidwai, Bloom & Grow and Indus school<br />
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Had a lovely friend from Chennai days drop by and one who moved recently to Blore as well<br />
Caught up with our close friends- Ns and celebrated T's bday<br />
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The girls have started school and both return later than last year<br />
Adi is a SENIOR!!<br />
Anush is in fourth and roll no.3 ( something I was almost all my life)<br />
How time flies...</div>
Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-45529980912053631892014-05-26T16:02:00.000+05:302014-05-26T16:02:00.050+05:30(no)Cycle Day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The food at Konark with friends kept us engaged and we got to the Cycle Day much too late, armed with helmets and all. But still managed to have some fun...<br />
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Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-10246638412607860462014-05-24T20:25:00.001+05:302014-05-25T15:51:45.490+05:30Holiday Special<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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special features a behind-the-scenes take on the stories by its writers and
artist. </span>The Suppandi story is longer but there is no Shikari Shambu or Amar.<br />
Overall, a must have for the slightly older Tinkle fan!!<br />
Anushka's rating: IIIIIII ( full power)<br />
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The girls went for three weeks to a friendly neighborhood camp which
turned out wholesome and varied in coverage. Very homely too. Am glad
also because this afford some respite for my folks. <br />
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Both
kids attended the swimming class for a fortnight and can manage well in
the big pool. All thanks to Appa for motivating Adi who thankfully did
not catch a cold till the last day of class!<br />
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S hosted a
couple of creative bdays- Charlie and the Chocolate factory and
Thomas.The girls were on a sugar and more high from them<br />
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Artnavyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33583900.post-16966326870056593152014-05-21T15:56:00.003+05:302014-05-21T15:56:58.812+05:30Adittys<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Adi is a very keen domestic help<br />But as she was getting in the maid's way, I exclaimed" Adi is this all you know? To Sweep..."<br />
Promptly she replied' NO. I know mopping too!"<br />
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She created a complex pattern and said "Mine is complicat'or' ."<br />
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She was happy to carry the home made caramel popcorn to a party.<br />
On the way back she said- "I think maximum I ate. And Anush."<br />
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On play habits; " I more or less played with A."<br />
Implying she played most of the time with A</div>
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