Bhangra and John Denver

Cooking curry this morning with the radio tuned in for the english news broadcast around 9 am, I couldnt help but smile as the hindi-accented radio DJ announced eclectic requests for hindi and english songs complete with dedications, 'happy birthday to Preeti from Smeetha, enjoy "California Dreaming."

I feel like I have somewhat of a daily routine now, my days full with Indian cooking in the mornings, heading into the office by mid-morning and working on a class to be given later on that day or planning a retreats ( several are coming up in September and November) and then usually a meeting, class, or other activity in the afternoons and evening. Several chai breaks are included in this day, as well as tiffin lunches with most of my coworkers- everyone brings food from home and passes around their plates, tasing a bit from every persons lunch. This past Sunday was particularly busy, another Malida for the Golden Age club, youth elections for the JYP youth committee in the afternoon, and a disco at night. After its all over I might head out for kulfi ( an ice cream type dish) or pani puri with a coworker before heading home.

Today I'm off to visit Bayiti , the old age home, again in Thane. I haven't planned anything in particular for this visit, though after being called on to sing impromptu Israeli songs at the Malida, I have a feeling that these people love music and singing, and I will be more than happy to oblige, just as long as I get to learn some of the Marahti Bene Israel tunes in exchange. I am thinking of starting a singing club or monthly music gettogether here. I'll keep you posted on everything and will also put up photos soon. Cello (see you), bye! ( pun not intended, sorry)