A note of thanks
27 Nov, 2008. 5 Comments. Leave a comment
It’s unbelievable how cruel life can be. Here I am, jumping in the back of a black cab for the Christmas lights on party at a high-end shopping arcade. As I meet friends and drink pumpkin soup, I moan about the delayed celebrity guest of honour. The shortage of macaroons. And then slip off with [...]
It’s unbelievable how cruel life can be.
Here I am, jumping in the back of a black cab for the Christmas lights on party at a high-end shopping arcade. As I meet friends and drink pumpkin soup, I moan about the delayed celebrity guest of honour. The shortage of macaroons. And then slip off with them for a special meal at a chi chi Mayfair American diner.
While on the other side of the world in Mumbai hundreds of innocent people are mercilessly targeted by mindless terrorists. Their lives turned upside down. Families distraught.
My heart goes out to everyone directly or indirectly touched by this terrible incident. If you’re lucky enough to be home, safe, in the comfort of your loved ones – Happy Thanksgiving.
You are so right, Mallika. Thanks for reminding us of the meaning of this holiday.
I had a similar experience, too. We were halfway across rural France when I heard the news. Suddenly all thoughts about carsickness and cold feet seemed so petty. Those of us lucky enough to have a place to call home, and a family to love us are very blessed indeed. And we are equally lucky to have good, spicy food and a community in the blog-o-sphere to remind us that human kindness will triumph.
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You have described that moment well – when the suffering of others shocks us into gratitude. I am so sorry about Mumbai and thank you for marking it.
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