Winter is back. Wow. Temperatures are hovering around 10-12 degrees. Very pleasant and lovely. Just enjoy it.
WINTER MORNINGS
In Jammu when Shyamuncle was posted as RBI manager, they used to shift their office tables etc on terrace of building during sever winter months. RBI Office used to work from terrace, staff sitting under open sky but under glittering sun, with files scattered on floor, peon rushing constantly from original office to terrace office. It must be a scene.
Middle aged men in full suit, head covered in woolen cap or thick scarf, drinking numerous cups of piping hot tea, huddled over some file in group discussing how to arrange delivery of cash in Srinagar! Or any other matter.
And in Pune, here is Kabir and Muskan enjoying morning milk, tea under open sky, with sun sending warm blessings. Priceless.
I take my first cup of tea along with Bindiya around 6.45. The tea is made by me with exact measurements, two spoons of 'chai pati' two spoons of 'sugar' two spoons extra sugar for Bindiya, Adhrak and Three leaves of tulsi. Second cup is repeat of first. Then I wait for newspaper.
Before newspaper arrives, Dhwani comes down in rush-rush mood. Her pick up office bus comes around 7.10. In 24 hours of day this is best time to catch her and talk. She loves to talk, and her cell phone is constantly busy. During day, phone, kabir and school keeps her fully occupied.
During these 5—15 minutes in morning, kabir is sleeping, she keeps cell phone free so that she can keep track of Bus arrival. Her friend keeps her informed about the route of bus and expected time of arrival at Parmar park gate. In this brief time, I come to know about her program, or say what is happening in Tanvi or Tini's life. What are plans, fun activities arranged for 23rd engagement party of her cousin Harsh. If we have time, we discuss Jan 2019, Bunty wedding in Goa. Though she is not going, but she is fully aware of all programs etc. And finally there is always some student's serious issue to discuss.
Thankfully she does not like to complain or play politics and raise some family member issue. Mostly we discuss upcoming event or party. Like new year party is round the corner, so plans and oprions are discussed. Ofcourse she sometimes loves to gossip also, but for that Muskan presence is required. 😊
By 7.30, news paper drops on door. Most of the news is stale as per current standard. TV channels, Goggle news, Whatapp messages have already passed on all news upto last one hour. But old habits are very difficult to kill. And add to it, this joy of reading paper with grand son. Kabir looks out for Animal pictures or super hero (spiderman, captain America) pics. Once he finds that, he takes the control of paper and makes stories based on his hero. Muskan only knows how to divert him from his obsession.
WINTER MORNINGS
In Jammu when Shyamuncle was posted as RBI manager, they used to shift their office tables etc on terrace of building during sever winter months. RBI Office used to work from terrace, staff sitting under open sky but under glittering sun, with files scattered on floor, peon rushing constantly from original office to terrace office. It must be a scene.
Middle aged men in full suit, head covered in woolen cap or thick scarf, drinking numerous cups of piping hot tea, huddled over some file in group discussing how to arrange delivery of cash in Srinagar! Or any other matter.
And in Pune, here is Kabir and Muskan enjoying morning milk, tea under open sky, with sun sending warm blessings. Priceless.
I take my first cup of tea along with Bindiya around 6.45. The tea is made by me with exact measurements, two spoons of 'chai pati' two spoons of 'sugar' two spoons extra sugar for Bindiya, Adhrak and Three leaves of tulsi. Second cup is repeat of first. Then I wait for newspaper.
Before newspaper arrives, Dhwani comes down in rush-rush mood. Her pick up office bus comes around 7.10. In 24 hours of day this is best time to catch her and talk. She loves to talk, and her cell phone is constantly busy. During day, phone, kabir and school keeps her fully occupied.
During these 5—15 minutes in morning, kabir is sleeping, she keeps cell phone free so that she can keep track of Bus arrival. Her friend keeps her informed about the route of bus and expected time of arrival at Parmar park gate. In this brief time, I come to know about her program, or say what is happening in Tanvi or Tini's life. What are plans, fun activities arranged for 23rd engagement party of her cousin Harsh. If we have time, we discuss Jan 2019, Bunty wedding in Goa. Though she is not going, but she is fully aware of all programs etc. And finally there is always some student's serious issue to discuss.
Thankfully she does not like to complain or play politics and raise some family member issue. Mostly we discuss upcoming event or party. Like new year party is round the corner, so plans and oprions are discussed. Ofcourse she sometimes loves to gossip also, but for that Muskan presence is required. 😊
By 7.30, news paper drops on door. Most of the news is stale as per current standard. TV channels, Goggle news, Whatapp messages have already passed on all news upto last one hour. But old habits are very difficult to kill. And add to it, this joy of reading paper with grand son. Kabir looks out for Animal pictures or super hero (spiderman, captain America) pics. Once he finds that, he takes the control of paper and makes stories based on his hero. Muskan only knows how to divert him from his obsession.
