Onion Vendor

Vendors are of many type. Mobile Vendors, Street Vendors, Vendors on the main bazaar roads, Vendors on weekly market of

villages,vendors on highways etc. Many of the mobile vendors or on their legs, whereas a few on bicycle or a moped.

Whether, it is a rainy day or a sunny  day  the mobile vendors are regular.

They walk or ride street by street from early morning till the time their goods are sold.  Some sell a different item the morning

and another in the evening. Whereas some sell seasonal items according to the needs of the season.

But when the bread winning vendor falls sick then the whole family will be in trouble  Whether it is a rainy day or a sunny  day

the mobile vendors are regular.

Many of them who sell flowers, greens and there a many who sell vegetables, plastic items, toys and so on.

In case of the street vendors and other type of vendors, they can manage as the other family member can assist them.

Sandy, the Hurricane has claimed nearly 75 lives which is of 95 MPH(Miles per hour), has lashed the nearly 5 states.

Hurricane Sandy, have washed many homes and  streets, roads and railway tracks are filled with water . Many are in queue to get oil

for thier genrators. Whereas, I happened to read this morning that a mother – Glenda Moore, who lost her two children in the flood is

the saddest part , The poor mother couldn’t save the children though, she was a strong swimmer. Though, the mother and children

escaped 3 sandy waves the fourth one have forcefully grabbed the children away from her. She was on her duty, and she wanted

to leave her boys in the relatives house. But before she reaching the relatives house this tragic incident has happened. Let us pray

for the the poor mother from her own hands, to loose the small kids for the nature’s calamity.

Expectation is the great culprit for many problems. Expectations from the family members either the child from their parents are the parents from the child, between husband and wife, between sisters, brothers, sisters and brothers. Like wise the expectations goes on in all forms. From the top level to bottom levels in business, government and so on. So the whole life is surrounded with expectations. When this expectation is not fulfilled there arises a problem. It may be small,  big or great and that also depends on their level of expectation. There are a few exceptions. There are some who can go cool on all the happenings but even they have certain fall backs. Solution – Never, ever think of anything. Do your work sincerely, do your duty, ignore the wrong perceptions on you. Most of all Silence is the Best Medicine.

Daily apply the juice of Sweet Basil leaves on the faces and leave it to dry. After 15 minutes wash with normal water.  It is natural, no side effects and very much effective. I applied to my son who had pimples and its not there. You can grow this in your backyard or in a pot. It grows quickly.

Note: Extract the juice by pressing the leaves by holding in your palms and crush it.

Normally, we grind powders like Turmeric, Chilly, Coriander,  Wheat, Raggi and so on. After grinding the powders allow them to cool for few hours as it would be hot. After cooling it put it in air tight containers. Put the powder to quarter of the container then press it with a dry spatula  till the powder goes tight. Then again you fill the powder and again press it with spatula. Keep on pressing till the powder is filled and tight so no gaps in between. It should be so tight that while taking we have struggle a little. Then cover it with a neat clothe or plastic bag and close it air tight. Thus the grounded powders will remain the same for an year or so. Store it in a dry place. The taste and smell remains the same and no bugs are formed. While taking, carefully use dry spoon and again press the powder and keep it tightly closed as mentioned above..

Note : Store powder in a small container for daily use.

Cut the potatoes to four halves, one cut lengthwise and the other breadth wise. After it is cooked take away with the help of fork by poking on the skinless side from the hot water. Keep it in the plate and just remove the skin from one corner. It will be removed easily. Now take the fork  out. You do it similarly for all cooked potatoes. We can smash it with the fork itself or we can use a spoon.

Dear Friends,

I shared the happiest moment yesterday and now, I am sharing with you the saddest moment too. This incident happened one week after my close friends call after 16 years – The happiness knew no bounds. That happiest moment turned sad within a week when I heard the news that her husband was no more. It all happened that sudden that she lost her husband in 2 hours – Massive heart attack. She was entirely collapsed not knowing what to do.? When I came to know that nearly 5 days passed and I was totally upset. I was much much upset as I was not able to be there with her at the time of need – So Near and yet So Far. The other thing made me sad was how I am going to face her  a situation which has to be only happiness, –  a meet after a long time. But now, it is the other way round – I was not able to control myself. – At-last,  I consoled myself saying – She was shown to her at the right time – At the time of need.

A year has passed since the day one of my close friend spoke to me nearly after 16 years, the pity is we both live 3 km away in the same city,.  She got in touch with me through my nephew, whom she had seen when he was 3 years old.Seeing him in the profile picture, she had a doubt if it was him and so she searched his friends and found my younger sister, and she confirmed that was the same person. Then she found my mobile number and called me an Saturday night by 10 p.m. I was so surprised on her call and my happiness knew no bounds. We talked for nearly 15 minutes and we planned to meet by the following weekend or so. She was my school friend and we did our postgraduate together. The very next day another friend too called me and spoke with me. Those were happy days of my life, and we brought back the memories of our young days. We must thank Facebook for having been the bridge for us – FRIENDS.

My dear Friends

Today I was so upset , I really do not know why?. But a lot of heavyness was there in my mind. I really wanted to share with you all.

Life that is of twist and turns. No innocence, love, affection, adjustments, understanding, patience and what not. What remains is only ego,

cheating, money mindedness, anger, harshness, hatred, and so on. We come across so many people with different characters. I feel that

we are very much mechanical in our life.  I wish to go to a land or back ages or periods where there is peace of mind, though I knew that is not

possible. It is becoming really difficult for me to get out of all this pressures around us.

The harsh life

The lovely kittens that are roaming around my home drives me to the past golden past days of my childhood.When I was young I happen to spend my holidays in the villages of my Dad and Mom. Those were lovely days and I still remember them. I really feel bad for the kids of the present generation who have and are missing those opportunities. I used to pickup the stones from the lands and play with my village friends. I love to watch the hen and cute chicks roaming here and there. Sparrows chirping around. do remember me having taken a small sparrow and feeding it. I loved kittens so much that most of my pass-time was with it. I love to feed them with milk and the it come rounding my legs and lying beside me in the bed when I sleep. Those were the carefree days. I am happy and lucky to have got such lovely times.

This is a friendly blog, that I wanted to write for a long. But, only now the time has come to me. I wanted to share certain happenings, experiences, views with my friends and in the same way, they can also share theirs. Friends, you can come out with your thoughts, views. ideas, feelings and so on whether it is a happy one or a sad one. The happy ones when shared Doubles the Happiness and the Sorrow ones will lessen your worries or sorrowfulness. This is what friends are for. 

I am in a way gifted to have close friends to share my thoughts and feelings. Though, I don’t see them or talk to them often I do share with them then & there and ease myself – This site is a gratitude to all such friends – Thanks my dear friends.

June 2nd 2012

Today,  I happened to be in my son’s farewell party. Though I was not there fully I heard his thanksgiving speech.I was overwhelmed. I saw him with the mike nearly after 10 years. Though, the modulation in the speech, was not so good, the words he conveyed touched everyone. Even a few cried.I came to know how much he is going to miss his friends. I felt bad for having taken him away from his friends,  but in a way happy that this is why he has realized the true and real  value of friendship. I am sure he will get some more friends from new atmosphere. I wish him Good Luck .