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Hey Biju, Thanks. I thought about all the stuff that I've done in my life. And more than playing with a rock band, more than being in an FM radio station for 5 years, more than being a 'learning consultant', I feel like my role as a parent gives me the most satisfaction. I work from home, so I can afford to take on quite a bit of the parenting responsibilities. As side effects, I've become a better cook, I've been running regularly for about 3 years now, and I my commute consists of ambling over to the study from the living room. So, no complaints. And the sanity reserves are high. On Thu, Aug 7, 2014 at 11:01 AM, Biju Chacko biju.cha...@gmail.com wrote: Welcome Rajesh! It's nice to see that you identify yourself first as a parent. Too many of us think their identity is their jobs, which is sadly limiting and so transitory. I think I'll do the same. Hi, I'm Biju C and I'm father to two boys, 7 and 4 respectively. Is there a 12-step programme to restore my sanity after such trauma? :-) -- b On Thu, Aug 7, 2014 at 10:19 AM, Rajesh Mehar rajeshme...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, My name is Rajesh Mehar, Uday just added me to this list. I'm a parent of a three year old, and I live on a relatively quiet street in Jayanagar, Bangalore. I was born in and grew up in Bangalore and other than for a one-year-stint in Mumbai, I've lived here all my life. Happy to join the fun.
Re: [silk] Bangalore silkmeet
Me too Naresh Narasimhan Sent from my Phone On 06-Aug-2014, at 10:06 pm, Thejaswi Udupa thejaswi.ud...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Aug 6, 2014 at 7:55 PM, Udhay Shankar N ud...@pobox.com wrote: Show of hands? *shows upraised hand*
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Hey Rajesh. Small world. Do share your gourmand adventures. There are a fair number here. -- Alok Mix's Law: There is nothing more permanent than a temporary building. There is nothing more permanent than a temporary tax.
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Hi Rajesh, Welcome on board. On 7 August 2014 11:57, Rajesh Mehar rajeshme...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks. I thought about all the stuff that I've done in my life. I'm with you and Biju on this. I like to think that everything else that I do is so that I can have a better life with my wife and three boys. And this, more than anything else constrains almost all the decisions I take. As side effects, I've become a better cook, I've been running regularly for about 3 years now, and I my commute consists of ambling over to the study from the living room. So, no complaints. And the sanity reserves are high. I have had similar experiences with cooking. Though I have spend considerably more time on my commute. Cheers, -gabin -- They pay me to think... As long as I keep my mouth shut.
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Hmm...hi again, Rajesh. I want to ask a TDQ...Thread Drift Questionhow many people had a blog on LiveJournal? I know of Udhay, Anjana, Derek, Vinit, Charles, Debbie, Nishant, Kiran-Jace, Suraj, Kalyan, Rajesh (whom I met because of LJ, in fact; I met him as a talented musician, as he didn't have kids or the parent identity then.) I was quite a late adopter, but I enjoyed the then-vibrant LJ interactions very much. It's now moribund, but I still post there regularly as a matter of writing-something-regularly-discipline. Cheers, Deepa. On Thu, Aug 7, 2014 at 12:47 PM, gabin kattukaran gkattuka...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Rajesh, Welcome on board. On 7 August 2014 11:57, Rajesh Mehar rajeshme...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks. I thought about all the stuff that I've done in my life. I'm with you and Biju on this. I like to think that everything else that I do is so that I can have a better life with my wife and three boys. And this, more than anything else constrains almost all the decisions I take. As side effects, I've become a better cook, I've been running regularly for about 3 years now, and I my commute consists of ambling over to the study from the living room. So, no complaints. And the sanity reserves are high. I have had similar experiences with cooking. Though I have spend considerably more time on my commute. Cheers, -gabin -- They pay me to think... As long as I keep my mouth shut.
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On Thu, Aug 7, 2014 at 4:00 PM, Deepa Mohan mohande...@gmail.com wrote: I met him as a talented musician, as he didn't have kids or the parent identity then.) I dare say most people did. I probably display my vintage by saying I've seen a band called 'Roadcrew' live. :D
Re: [silk] Recommended Reading
On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 12:30 AM, Thaths tha...@gmail.com wrote: For the third year in a row, I am turning to silk listers for book recommendation this holiday season. Something I came across that may be of interest (I have not read any of these books myself yet) http://www.timeoutbengaluru.net/books/features/turn-new-leaf-non-fiction Udhay -- ((Udhay Shankar N)) ((udhay @ pobox.com)) ((www.digeratus.com))
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On Thu, Aug 7, 2014 at 6:14 PM, Udhay Shankar N ud...@pobox.com wrote: Something I came across that may be of interest (I have not read any of these books myself yet) http://www.timeoutbengaluru.net/books/features/turn-new-leaf-non-fiction I recently decided to not read any book not older than 5 years (with the exceptions being crime thrillers books by friends). It has stood me in good stead so far! :) Regards, Mohit
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I can vouch for Mohit's recommendations. He recently gave me an excellent book by Neil Gaiman which I'm still reading, very slowly, relishing every page. Adit. On 7 Aug 2014 18:20, Mohit mohitmo...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Aug 7, 2014 at 6:14 PM, Udhay Shankar N ud...@pobox.com wrote: Something I came across that may be of interest (I have not read any of these books myself yet) http://www.timeoutbengaluru.net/books/features/turn-new-leaf-non-fiction I recently decided to not read any book not older than 5 years (with the exceptions being crime thrillers books by friends). It has stood me in good stead so far! :) Regards, Mohit
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On Thu, Aug 7, 2014 at 6:29 PM, Aditya Kapil blue...@gmail.com wrote: I can vouch for Mohit's recommendations. He recently gave me an excellent book by Neil Gaiman which I'm still reading, very slowly, relishing every page. On that note here's Patrick Rothfuss (who is also recommended reading) with a review of Gaiman's _Coraline_: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/61530172 Udhay -- ((Udhay Shankar N)) ((udhay @ pobox.com)) ((www.digeratus.com))
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I've been hacking my way through William T. Vollman's Argall. It's not an easy read, but I'm enjoying it very much. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/300738.Argall Last year I read most of the novels of Flann O'Brian. I recommend them highly, especially At Swim Two Birds. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1003981.The_Complete_Novels I'm also reading a few other books in parallel, including Midnight Rising by Tony Horwitz: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10900047-midnight-rising Of course I recommend my own hackertastic novels, most of which are available for free download here: http://blog.unglue.it/2014/04/30/thanks-for-ungluing-launches/ Here's a brief note about my newest book Biodigital, which isn't yet available for free, but which is available cheap: http://go-to-hellman.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-future-of-book-is-unfinished-john.html jrs On Aug 7, 2014, at 8:59 AM, Aditya Kapil wrote: I can vouch for Mohit's recommendations. He recently gave me an excellent book by Neil Gaiman which I'm still reading, very slowly, relishing every page. Adit. On 7 Aug 2014 18:20, Mohit mohitmo...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Aug 7, 2014 at 6:14 PM, Udhay Shankar N ud...@pobox.com wrote: Something I came across that may be of interest (I have not read any of these books myself yet) http://www.timeoutbengaluru.net/books/features/turn-new-leaf-non-fiction I recently decided to not read any book not older than 5 years (with the exceptions being crime thrillers books by friends). It has stood me in good stead so far! :) Regards, Mohit
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On Thu, Aug 7, 2014 at 6:29 PM, Aditya Kapil blue...@gmail.com wrote: He recently gave me an excellent book by Neil Gaiman which I'm still reading, very slowly, relishing every page. If you finish it fast, you'll be rewarded with beers at my place ;) Regards, Mohit *(M) *+91 9989 420 582
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And apologies: but the rule is to avoid reading books YOUNGER than 5 years (I sent back read my earlier post, and wasn't sure it was clear enough) Sorry again. Regards, Mohit
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Hi, I'm Biju C and I'm father to two boys, 7 and 4 respectively. Is there a 12-step programme to restore my sanity after such trauma? Yes; it's called grandparenthood. There are many opportunities for fun, from feeding the grandchildren sugar just before bedtime to giving them drums. It was one of my father's great regrets that I never had children so that he could exact his well-deserved revenge for my childhood. Cheers, Bruce
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On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 at 9:19 AM, Bruce Metcalf bruce.metc...@figzu.com wrote: Yes; it's called grandparenthood. There are many opportunities for fun, from feeding the grandchildren sugar just before bedtime to giving them drums. It's something to look forward to, for sure. Now I just need to think how to convince the kids that they should think of getting kids of their own, before all the live your dreams; don't settle down too early crap I've been feeding them ;) Regards, Mohit *(M) *+91 9989 420 582
