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St. Mary's Convent High school, Mapusa is staging a play titled "Lion King"
December 1, 2007 - Hanuman Hall, Mapusa
to fundraise for a false ceiling for the school hall
& upgrading the school playground
Headmistress Sr. Namika A.C. / Teacher Mrs. Sonia Noronha
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The more I think about it, the more it seems that a game theory is
being played out on Goanet. Many of these discussions are so PC, that
every sliver of opinion is being validated or rejected by individuals
who in another scenario would reverse opinion. So if something is said
about say the Vatican -- it finds validation by those who in another
scenario would happily castigate it. So if I were to curse out the
Vatican, and the entire College of Cardinals as well as support my
contentions -- the princes in red will find support on this bandwidth,
by those who will do so for no solid reasons other than anointing
themselves as the objective jurors du jour. By now, I surmise that
many conversations have gone offline and perhaps in the process
neutered some good thinkers. So. seriously think twice when an
invitation to carry a conversation offline is proffered. I would not
be surprised that quite a few have made a couple of such mistakes. But
it does not have to be repeated by all. I feel that in going offline
one usually accords courtesy to the one who suggested the offline
tryst, and at such occasion inadvertently also the benefit of doubt.
At the very least when such an interaction takes place, one may
hesitate to take issue (on account of; however spurious the bonding --
this is conjecture on my part) when said offline invitee continues
posting in furthermore strident vein. Of course, some of these posts
are very moving, and some that speak to certain individuals more than
to others.
In this constancy of savdhan, vishram exercising, the quality of the
ideas appear to belabour under the tremendous burden of vigilance. My
suggestion is to seriously consider shunning and avoid responses that
really do not say much other than assault ones thinking. This appears
to be steady use of the carrot and stick schtick. A bit of humor, two
or three endearing remarks, and boom it back to the 80 mm barrage.
I remember something from years ago (2000, I think) when the statement
for a body of my work, Speculatio:reflections on a scourge, was posted
to Goanet. The works were a reflection on atrocities against
Christians which had made the news -- beheading of a priest, another
who was paraded naked, etc. I decided to do these works as my
expression, after having realized, yet waited and seeing that to my
knowledge the subject was not being touched by any Indian artist. Its
a way to remember as well as to keep going. A Sunila Muzzawar wanted
to know in quite certain terms as to why only Christians and not on
other communities. I do not remember the specific community she asked
about. I think this shero was asking me about atrocities against
Hindus. The name suggested that a female and a Muslim, who was showing
a concern for her fellowmen. There was an underlying intensity, which
was confrontational (which is really cool, but still what it was). So,
I thought this must be a nutjob, but realized that a response must be
provided in any case. And it should not be an apologetic one, which is
often the reaction even though ones intention is clean. I had the
presence of mind to point out the broad nature of my work, and if
again if I remember correctly, that I have worked on ideas ranging
from Shunyata, the Hindu pantheon, Indian deities, even travel across
SAARC countries which I illustrated showing a Muslim couple, and on
others subjects. I did not get even a note of confirmation,
considering her earlier tone; either clearing or further villifying
me. I am not a mystic, but am pretty good at sensing stuff, and feel
that I am getting those same vibes recently. Either these people are
of similar inclinations but they certainly are not all clones. Well I
am too old to become a cop now.
So cogitate before you link in the offline sense. Other than that let
me not rain on anybody's potential to make and have new friends.
venantius j pinto
