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#SS 24/2021 #94
A post BEFORE Tamizh New Year, the first day of Chittirai. Known as Putthandu or Puthuvarudam. Or Vishu, Vaisakhi, Gudi Padwa. On or around 14th April on the Gregorian calendar.
A post also before Saree Speak’s 5th birthday.
Dear Vini has asked that we share 5 things we love about ourselves.
That in itself displays the selflessness of this forum’s founder. No hidden agenda. Just that we highlight, uplift, celebrate ourselves,
Which I will do tomorrow.
Today, is a day of reflection.
Pre New Year.
A making of a wish list. I say wish because I don’t want to make resolutions.
I wish for so many things. I wish to write, to publish, to cook, to feed, to laugh, to see my family smile, to hear my friends laugh, to inspire, to create legacies, to make music, to hug my mum, my sisters..not necessarily in that order.
I wish to be happy,
And for that,
I need to be at peace,
For I think we all know that,
When we are peace inside, it radiates outside. And we are able to come to terms with whatever’s taking place around us.
Sharing a quote apt for my age and times (actress Cherie Lunghi) : “I think it’s nice to age gracefully. OK, you lose the youth, a certain stamina and dewy glow, but what you gain on the inside as a human being is wonderful: the wisdom, the acceptance and the peace of mind. It’s a fair exchange.”
Draped a beautiful handloom silk in lovely autumnal rust, with geometric korvai brocade in dark green on borders and pallu; gold and green mango buttis on body. For class then a dinner to send off a young friend going overseas. Gifted by husband at an exhibition just before Tamizh New Year in 1993. Thanks so much Ratna Vasudevan akka for helping with the selection. Unmatched with a brown and orange checked cotton blouse with gold and orange borders on sleeves. An additional photo shows me in a 1993 click with the saree’s actual blouse.
Bavani’s Happy Place 