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Domnic Fernandes' three-part article on Monsoon Preparations and Provision is not only extremely timely but also brings back memories of the Goa of old. The highly informative article, has now, become a hallmark for all articles by Domnic guaranteeing the reader, especially the younger generation of Goan or anyone interested in Goa of an insight to the times when Goa was a place of tranquility, bliss and cooperation rarely known in this day and time. This particular series of articles set me thinking of the amount of preparations which had to me made for the season which most of us take for granted today, although I'm sure that in some areas of Goa renovation of the roof still has to be done to prevent rainwater from seeping into the house. However, the storing of provisions has been left in the past for the majority of Goans. >From the articles one can picture the Goa of old as a place demanding hard work on the part of the individual as most of the work had to be undertaken by the community itself thereby making the community (village) not only self-sufficient but also creating a bond of everlasting friendship and fellowship which this sort of cooperation brings. Unfortunately, with the onset of modernity and the nuclear family this spirit of bonding has fallen by the way side. This is sad and unfortunate. I remember, in my youth, the ladies of the community would gather at each others houses to lending a helping had to accomplish a task or help a neighbour out. This was evident especially at Christmas time for the making of traditional Goan sweets. Alas, not so today....when most of the sweets are purchased from non-Goan bakers. Domnic, after your very successful book, we, the ardent followers of your writings look forward to Volume Two !!! Michael Ali Karachi, Pakistan
