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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ These bloody lilies always make me sad And you don’t see them always or throughout the year. They make a brief appearance and go back to sleep underground for next 10-11 months. After the start of monsoon, they suddenly start showing up (as if coming from no where). Another peculiarity of these lilies is – bud/flower comes first followed by leaves. You don’t have to take care of them by digging, watering etc. They just come at the right/set time, display and go. It reminds me of our house where I spent most of my life. They would grow year after year, in one big line in a L shape (two sides of our house). And they would sprout out on our main way/path to the public well ( which was about 150mtrs away). While carrying two-two buckets full of water (I used buckets iso pots, a pot was used only to fill up bucket) , we always made separate pathway (longer route) so that they are not disturbed or damaged. During the time of Saibinn visits our home, we put some of it (usually one each) in a jar/bottle and made 2 flower vases (Vaz) and place on the table in front of Saibinn. However, despite the Saibinn (O/L of Milagros) visiting our homes upto five times a year (now once a year), we were not so lucky all the times. As said, the brief appearance of lilies only last for about 2-3 weeks. I did not even know it’s name both local or English or botanical until I saw it in the local newspapers about 7 weeks ago. Again, recently I saw them in another newspaper with no names. Actually, I wanted to capture them again this time but it was too late. Now, I will have to wait for another 11 months or so. For me they are very nostalgic as they grew with me for most part of my life. Sadly, they are not showing up now around our (deserted) house Perhaps, they like our 'zag' (house inmates) or our company Here they are 'Bloody' Lilies http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk8/576972091/ PS. (most may have seen them before here) Scadoxus multiflorus African blood lilies [email protected] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
