Monday, 30 November 2009
Saturday, 28 November 2009
Feeling thrilled with my work, I proudly presented my product to my wife for her perusal. She looked at it for a minute and I was not very happy seeing the expression on her face. She looked at me and said,” there is lot of mumbo jumbo here than useful information for selecting a good washing machine”. I hastily assured her that the items were of latest technology and hence the high-tech words used to describe them. Half-heartedly she agreed to have a look at 3 of the items in the neighborhood Super Market.
On reaching the shop, the sales person came running to me and enquired what I would like to see. I was happy that I was the one chosen by him to explain the details about the Machines exhibited there. I asked him for the “One touch – Automatic with Fuzzy Logic” which I had selected from the Internet. He responded with, “Excellent selection, Sir you have chosen the best Model which has the latest Technology in-built.” “The entire process of your washing will be converted into a pleasurable experience without any need for supervision, while the machine performs perfectly producing the cleanest possible wash for the clothes.” I was very impressed and looked at my wife (Read, My selection and it is excellent!). She was intently looking at the Front Panel of the Washing Machine and something told me that whatever she was thinking wasn’t complimentary. She called the assistant and asked him, “If one touch was all that was required what these 4 buttons are doing on the Panel?”. The sales assistant jumped as if he was hit by a bolt of lightening. I knew instantly that she had pulled the right chord while I was swallowing all the mumbo jumbo dished out to me.After checking some pamphlets the assistant mumbled to her about the need for some basic input to the machine like type of clothes, cold or Hot wash etc and tried to convince her that they were necessary even for an “Automatic Washing Machine”
Not convinced, my wife turned away and started looking at other models. Needles to say, after an hour or so she had chosen the most durable, economical and sturdy looking “Manual Machine” for half the price of the Automatic Version shown earlier and obtained an additional 1 Percent cash discount by paying in Cash.
As we were walking out she asked me, “Ram, What you always say about Computers, GIGOLO or something like that…”. I hastily corrected her that it was not GIGOLO but just GIGO.
Monday, 23 November 2009
Saturday, 21 November 2009
How lovely were the times when you were so nice
Fresh as the morning mist and tingling as the Ice
The walks we went through the pine wood forest
Holding your hand , we seldom needed rest
I held you in my arms and looked into your eyes
River of desire I could never fathom in hundred tries
Ever a mystery you remained for me till date
When you left me I could blame no one but Fate
It was so wonderful to just Laugh and play
Not a care in the world, its true I say
Hugs and kisses were all that I got
In return for all my smiles on the trot
With my chubby cheeks and dimple chin
There were none that I could not win
Wish I could always remain that way
As a little Baby and keep my worries away
Friday, 20 November 2009
The journey till Philadelphia was uneventful. Once we were nearing the city of Hershey the scenery began to change. I was very happy to see the panoramic view of green meadows on both sides of the road with scattered houses that looked like chocolates. Reaching Hershey we were so hungry that we rushed straight to the food court. With the input of calories we began our tour of the factory and other places. It was indeed an excellent place with very hygienic atmosphere and such a variety of chocolates. I indulged in helping myself to a good quantity ignoring the silent but lethal look on my wife’s face.
By the time we finished the tour and got ready for the return journey, which is a good 130 Mile, I and my grand daughter were so tired that we began to sleep. When my son woke us up on reaching the house it was 8PM and God did we have a good time! I think I enjoyed it more than the little one.
Five months rolled by and during August 1964 the problems began to get worse. My mother’s hypertension steadily remained at 160/95 causing tremendous tension to both my Father and the Physician. Remember in 1964 there were hardly any specialty hospitals or any sophisticated diagnostic facilities like today and things were near primitive and we had to go the Government Maternity Hospital, for Delivering a baby. We had not made any arrangements for the hospital because it was still very early. On 31st August my mom got so delirious that she had convulsions and we were very scared. The Doctor who checked her up said it was eclamsia or something which is better avoided during pregnancy. This added more fear to our already sinking hearts. We rushed her to the Hospital and she was admitted in ICU. After 3 days of excellent dedicated efforts of those Angels (Yes that is how the Doctors appeared to us) could bring down her BP but decided that she cannot go through 3 more months for delivery in this condition. They suggested to my father that it was imperative to terminate pregnancy to save her life and anyway 30 odd weeks old fetus is not much of a baby! He agreed and the Doctors performed the Operation.
It was September 1964 when the Doctors called my Dad and informed him that the operation was successful and my mother was safe. We all cried with pleasure and rushed to see her. She was alright and had got back some colour in her cheeks and was on the path of recovery. We thanked GOD for his mercy in saving her from near disaster. It is then the Staff Nurse asked my dad, “Don’t you like to see the Baby!, Sir ?”. It almost shook my Dad. He said, “Baby? Which Baby? Is the Baby alive!?”. She smiled and said, “Well, you better wear the surgeon’s clothes and follow me”. We were given face masks, body gown sterilized, and led to a room which contained a small fish tank like contraption, called Incubator and showed us the tiny spec of life lying there in all its glory. It was so small in size that we could hardly make out its features. The nurse said, “You know your girl has broken the record for the earliest pre-born fully developed infant”. Our eyes were filled with tears and we were just looking at her.
It took 2 more months for the baby to come out of incubator and only for feeds the mother was allowed to hold her in her hands with Her own mouth covered in a mask, lest she infected the baby. This Early Gift of God is today settled in USA with her two kids who are in their teens and a happy family. Strange Indeed are the ways of GOD. Dedicated to the Pre-Born kids Month of November.
I wrote this for Self Love Project
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Politician: We will eradicate Corruption totally.
Meaning: You will never get what you want anyway!
Boss: You have improved quite a Bit John!
Meaning: Earlier your work was S**T
Lover: I love you from the bottom of my Heart
Meaning: There are quite a Few in the slots above, before you
Husband: Darling you look so beautiful Today!
Meaning: I am working from Home today and want my Peace.
Wife: I really do not know what I would have done without you, my Dear
Meaning: Get ready to pay another Credit Card Bill.
Child: Daddy my teacher said your Papa and Mama are the best Parents!
Meaning: She wants your permission to join the school excursion.
Blogging Colleague: Wow!,You are posting like a Marathon.
Meaning: Dude, Its time you stopped. Enough is Enough.
Written in Lighter Vein. Even I fall for flattery!
Brenda waited for Robert at the Airport with pulsating heart.
Earlier in the day they had decided to run away from their home to Sanfrancisco
To begin their lovely life together
Robert had gone to bring the cash by selling the jewels Brenda had brought.
After every minute Brenda kept looking at her wristwatch
Yet, it is the time that passed and she had a Flight to catch.
After 5 or 6 hours it dawned on her, the extent of betrayal
Love has cast on her.
For Acrostic Only
Light on Humour
And to share
Useful outlet
Good impact
Heart taken care
For Acrostic Only
Drifting
Often
Not caring
To protect
Easy
Ventures
End Tragic
Nemesis
Try see
How safe
It is
Never act
Kinda Haste
Absolute
Blasphemy
Obtuse
Utter
Trash
Illicit Act
Taboo Beware
For Acrostic Only
When I was a tiny spec of life
You held me in your arms with tender care
Pains you suffered to get me here
I just cannot tell or try to fathom
For every single move I made
You had an answer ready at hand
In Hunger or Pain I would never be
You were always there to tend and See
I have not seen the God Almighty
But in you I will always see my Deity
Love is such a wonderful thing
You cant tell it is fun or pain
Makes a man lose his senses
No matter , it breaks a few fences
It makes you mad and sad at times
God!, you think even her chatter Rhymes!
When she flaunts her looks at you
Zoom goes your heart its true
Little you know what she thinks at Heart
You fell in Love Blind to start
It felt so good to be with her
Forgot Even the gift of costly Fur
No matter what the world may feel
I’ve fallen in Love too deep to keel
I Blog@ My Musings
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Hovering
Ethereal
Attraction
Very
Earnestly
Nurtured
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Amazing
Matured
Impeccable
Artistic
Soul
Happy Birthday! AMIAS
Lasting
Overwhelming
Volatile
Emotion
For Acrostic Only
Monday, 16 November 2009
Arrangement in order
Chosen words with care
Random perhaps but beware
Overall Meaning is the snare
Strict about the text
Try not to fight
Impressive but don’t hurry
Come and Feel Free
For Acrostic Only
Stealthy
Tricky
Alarming
Lewd
Kinda
Evil
Renegade
For Acrostic Only
Dominating look as ever
Right choice of wear
Easy on the eye
Soft on the tie
Strong sense of attire
Every inch a debonair
Do it always right
Try and act straight
On feet Black Shoes
Kiwi, polish, you choose
It's kinda strange world
Lesser dressed better made
Love all please smile
For Acrostic Only
Sunday, 15 November 2009
Soft and adoring Lips
Ensuring smooth tender Kiss
Demuring glint of eyes
Uttering alluring cries
Craving for love afire
Tormenting heart with desire
Improvise she can perfect
Over a thousand act
No one can comprehend
For Acrostic Only
Delightful
Assortment of
Brilliant
Hand skills
Applied with
Native
Dexterity
For Acrostic Only
CHECK THE BACK OF THE PC AND SEE IF THERE IS ANY DEVICE AS SHOWN BELOW, FITTED THERE.... IF SO..then DO NOT USE IT!!!
This device fits at the end of the keyboard cable connecting to the PC specialized to save all typed keystrokes in it? Mostly could be used in net cafes, exhibitions, hotels and airports. Therefore be careful,especially, people who use the internet in these places to check their bank accounts online or any other important sites. After you see the bank account and leave the PC it will be easy to open your account again as all that you had typed have been saved in the Black device. Therefore, you should check the PC for any suspicious piece behind it before using the net in public places for confidential data.
Spread across a square
Unfilled spaces galore
Designed to fool anyone
Over the faulty nine
Know your numbers well
Untrained, you always fail
For AcrosticOnly
Cool as the cucumber
Rigid as a Floor
Inspired by a dream
Call it any theme
Knowing all the nuances
Eager for his glances
Tendulkar is the King
Lords or in Eden
England or the Kiwis
Got them all together
Each on their own
Never did he falter
Did it always smarter
For Acrostic Only
Saturday, 14 November 2009
Immaculate in his Attire, he is clean like a whistle
Always smiling and his eyes got a twinkle
Ram, Rahim or Robert, we were all the same
He often said, what's there in a name
Be it Rain or shine, He was always there
You just come and learn to your heart's desire
He taught me English, Maths and Poetry
I met Keats, Shelly and Frost amidst Geometry
He would enact many a scenes from Shakespeare
Stunned and awed would be the atmosphere
Under his tutelege many of us grew to great heights
With him always standing there, school in his sight
When I heard about his sad demise this Fall
I thought, it was the "most unkindest cut of all".
I wrote this for writer's Lounge
A girl child, so tiny
Is often a mother's Agony
Giving birth though not a crime
But to a Girl, is a shame
When will it Dawn
A girl's shiny Morn, when
One would feel proud
To have her around
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Monday, 9 November 2009
Saturday, 7 November 2009
who else but the little one we call Tendulkar
Thursday, 5 November 2009
ஒரு வருடத்தில் அங்கேயே பிறந்து வளர்ந்த சித்ரா எனும் பெண்ணுடன் ஆபீஸில் சிநேகமாகி அவளையே திருமணமும் செய்ய முடிவு செய்தபின் ராமனாதனால் ஒன்றும் மறுப்பு கூற இயலவில்லை. விளையாட்டாக ஐந்து வருடங்கள் கழிந்தது. சங்கரனுக்கு ஒரு மகன் பிறந்து அவனுக்கு நான்கு வயது ஆகியிருந்தது. இதற்கிடையில் பல முறை அமெரிக்காவுக்கு வருமாறு சங்கரன் விடுத்த அழைப்பை ராமநாதனும் அவர் மனைவியும் ஏற்க மறுத்துவிட்டனர். ஆசாரமும் ஆன்மிகமுமே வாழ்க்கையாக கொண்டிருந்த ராமனாதனால் அமெரிக்க வாழ்கையை ஏனோ ஏற்க இயலவில்லை. சங்கரன் மகன் கணேஷுக்கு ஒன்பது வயதானதும் அவனுக்கு பூணல் போட ஏற்பாடு செய்து,அவர்கள் பேரனை பார்க்க கண்டிப்பாக வரவேண்டும் என்று டிக்கட்டும் அனுப்பிவைத்தான். மறுக்க முடியாமல் ராமநாதனும் அவர் மனைவியும் ந்யுயார்க் பயணம் ஆனார்கள்.
ஏர்போர்ட் சென்று அழைத்து வந்த சங்கரன், கூட தன் மகன் கணேஷையும் அழைத்து சென்றான். கணேஷை பார்த்த ராமநாதனும் அவர் மனைவியும், அவன் அப்படியே சங்கரனை வார்ப்பு எடுத்தாற்போல் இருப்பது கண்டு ஆச்சரியம் அடைந்தனர். பூணல் மிக நன்றாக நடந்தேறியது. தாத்தா பாட்டி என்று அவர்களிடம் ஒட்டிக்கொண்ட கணேஷுக்கு ராமநாதனின் கம்பீரமான தோற்றமும் அவரது உண்மையான பாசமும் அவரிடம் ஒரு பிணைப்பை ஏற்படுத்தியதில் வியப்பில்லை, இத்தனை வருடங்கள் ஏன் வரவில்லை என்று அவரை கேட்டதற்கு, ராமநாதன் தங்களுக்கு இந்திய வாழ்கை முறை மிகவும் பிடித்து விட்டதால் அமேரிக்கா வர இயலவில்லை என்று கூறினார். மிக புத்திசாலியான கணேஷுக்கு அவர் முகத்தில் எப்போதும் இருக்கும் ஒரு சோகத்தின் காரணம் அறிய ஆவலாக இருந்தான். ஒரு நாள் தனியாக இருந்த ராமனாதனை பார்த்து, " Thaatha, I see that you always look like longing for something that you have lost! What is troubling you? Can you please share it with me." என்றான். மனதில் பொங்கி எழுந்த எண்ணங்களை மறைக்க இயலாமல், கண்ணில் வழியும் நீருடன் அவனை நோக்கி "சொல்லறேன் கணேஷ்." என்று பேச ஆரம்பித்தார் ராமநாதன்.
ஒரே பிள்ளையான சங்கரனை தஞ்சாவூரில் படிக்க அனுப்புவதையே மனம் விரும்பாததையும், அவன் அவர்களை பிரிந்து அமேரிக்கா சென்றதும் தன் மனைவி அதிர்ச்சியில் ஒரு வருடம் பேசாமல் பிரமை பிடித்தாற்போல் இருந்ததையும் சொல்லிவிட்டு, சங்கரன் இல்லாமல் தனியாக வாழ்வதில் அவர்களுக்கு பிரியம் இல்லை என்றும் சொன்னார். கண் இமைக்காமல் கேட்டுக்கொண்டிருந்த கணேஷ் அவரை கட்டி அணைத்து ஒரு முத்தம் கொடுத்து விட்டு, " Thaatha this is a simple matter. You should have told me earlier," என்று கூறியவாறே வெளியில் சென்றான்.
அன்று இரவு சங்கரனிடம் தங்களுக்கு இந்தியா செல்ல ஏற்பாடு செய்யுமாறு கேட்ட ராமநாதனிடம் இன்னும் ஓரிரு மாதம் இருங்களேன் அப்பா என்றான் சங்கரன். பக்கத்தில் இருந்த கணேஷ் "Yes Thaatha, my exams will be over by this month, so that I can also plan to leave with you to India" என்றதும் அதிர்ந்து போனான் சங்கரன். என்னடா சொல்லறே நீ யும் போறயா? என்று கேட்டான். கணேஷ் அமைதியாக, "Dad, you know I do not dig this place. I am so excited about doing my IIT and then my MBA in Ahmedabad. So let me do atleast the remaining 9 years of my studies in India and be with Thaatha and Paatti..I want to give them their lost happiness, Dad.".என்றான். என்ன சொல்வது என்று அறியாமல் நின்றனர் சங்கரனும் அவனது மனைவியும். சிறு பிள்ளையென நினைத்த கணேஷின் அற்புதமான சிந்தனையும், தங்கள் மனதில் இருந்த ஆசையை தீர்க்க அவன் செய்த காரியத்தின் சிறப்பையும் கண்டு மனம் உருகி மெய் மறந்தார் ராமநாதன்.
