Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Feb 10, 2012, 3:59 am
On our fifteenth Wedding Anniversary (Feb 9) as Sury and I marveled at the years gone by, cherishing the fact that we've been happily married for fifteen years (phew!), I couldn't help but think back in time.  Image credit: Randomwisdomblog.wordpress.com I found myself smilin...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Feb 9, 2012, 12:45 pm
The prompt for Day 9 is: Write a haiku inspired by the following image. Okay, folks, I dedicate today's haikus to my fifteenth wedding anniversary, which is today. United I need no padlocks  to keep you inside my heart
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Vidya Sury posted an article on I love you, mom! - Feb 8, 2012, 1:35 pm
Miss you every single day. People talk about remembering. How can we remember when we never forgot in the first place?
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Feb 8, 2012, 12:58 pm
It is Day 8 and the prompt is:  Quote: "This Above All, To Thine Own Self Be True". Use all or part of the quote in your haiku. Day 8:  Self Love Guard thy dignity And to thine own self be true.  You are your best friend. &#...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Feb 7, 2012, 11:49 am
Today's prompt: Theme: Life Form: Haiga. Paint/Write your Imagination on an Image for the theme. Use paint, microsoft powerpoint, photoshop or any software to write a Haiku about Life using any inspiring image. Day 7:  Celebrate life Image credit: answersfrommen.com&#...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on I love you, mom! - Feb 7, 2012, 1:27 am
Satyanarayana Puja days - what fun it was. It is Full moon day today, pournami and I am remembering the hustle and bustle of the morning rush to finish making breakfast, packing lunches, all before 8 am so that you could go bathe and get ready for the puja. You would insist on making the kesar...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Feb 6, 2012, 1:21 pm
Today's prompt is Write a Haiku and Pi-Ku for the Theme or Word - "Think". Pi-Ku, is a derived form with syllable structure 3-1-4 while our regular haiku's is 5-7-5. Day 6: The Power of Thoughtful words (haiku 1)  Your thoughts ...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Your Medical Guide - Feb 6, 2012, 3:02 am
There really aren't any signs. In fact, certain types of cancer have almost no warning signs. But there are some that show specific signs and symptoms. Watch out for these and take action, because it could mean the difference between life and death. Or wors...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Feb 5, 2012, 11:15 am
It is Day 5 and the prompt is "your choice" which means my choice. This one is an "acrostic haiku" Here I pick a three letter word, and write a haiku. So - I chose "ACE" and because I was in the mood "NEW" also.  Day 5: New beginnings Another day dawn...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Feb 5, 2012, 2:19 am
One of the specialties about visiting any temple in India is the series of shops that welcome you and literally usher you into the entrance of the main shrine. Of course, there are the hundreds of touts who promise you the heaven and earth on the presiding deity's behalf :-). If you're n...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Feb 4, 2012, 11:56 am
The prompt for today's haiku is "opposite emotions" Day 4: Farewell Tears of joy escaped Unbidden. Goodbye sadness Hello happiness Her cheerful smile hid An inner turmoil raging Under the s...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Feb 3, 2012, 11:39 am
Today's haiku prompt is "paint the picture"    Day 3: Worldly-wise Balanced on a stick Wrinkles of experience Speak louder than words. Years of observing Passers-by ...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Feb 2, 2012, 10:59 am
I could keep on writing around the theme "mother". February 2, 2010 was the last night my mother spent at home. On Feb 3, 2010, she was rushed to hospital with a collapsed lung and never recovered, and after being on complete life-support for five days, passed away on Feb 8, 2010. She wa...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Your Medical Guide - Feb 2, 2012, 2:56 am
I just read a bit of news that was somewhat shocking-scary. It relates to the biggest drug recalls of this decade  - and I found two commonly used drugs listed as recalled as recently as January 2012! (To know more read:  what is a drug recall)   &#...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Feb 1, 2012, 7:37 am
On Saravana's invitation, I decided to participate in the Haiku Challenge. This means I must be faithful and post every day from February 1 to February 29 - that's 29 Haikus in 29 days. Wish me luck, friends. Encourage me :-) I am more used to writing limericks and other funny verse. ...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Jan 31, 2012, 6:34 am
So – What’s the big deal about posture? And what does the mind have to do with it? Lots. Good posture is important for good health. And I am sure we’ll agree that health is indeed wealth. But besides physical health, your posture can also have a bearing on your emotional heal...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Jan 29, 2012, 4:30 am
This Sunday, join me on a visit to the Vishwa Shanti Ashram which is a 40-minute drive from my place in Bangalore. It is located at 24 km Tumkur Road in Arasinakunte, and founded by Sadguru Sant Keshavadas,. Vishwa Shanti = Universal Peace.  Sadguru Sant Keshavadas was born at Bh...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Jan 25, 2012, 1:57 pm
Title: Balasaraswati: her Art and Life Author: Douglas M. Knight Jr ISBN: 978-93-80658-81-0 Publisher: Tranquebar My hardbound version: Rs 599/- When "Balasaraswati, Her Art and Life” came up for review, I coveted it an...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Jan 22, 2012, 4:40 am
Let’s take time to smell the flowers, today. Some are from my backyard, and some from other places. All from my camera. and....my own sweet sleepy flower, 6 years ago. Kindly hosted by Unknown Mami every Sunday, Sunday In My City is my most favorite linky. Because I am fond of h...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Jan 20, 2012, 11:03 am
We were having a heated argument about optimism and pessimism - and it threatened to reach war-like proportions. Obviously, when you compare them, optimism has a better reputation than pessimism and you'll hear people constantly telling you that "'tis better to be optimistic".  
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Jan 17, 2012, 2:05 am
... my 8th Main Road. I travel the length of this three-kilometer road four times a day. For me, my ride on 8th Main is not just a ride. It is a whole lifestyle with some interesting yet strong, unusual relationships I've formed along the way. I do everything en route - gr...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Your Medical Guide - Jan 16, 2012, 7:00 pm
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine.   If there is one thing that makes me mad, it is the thought of changing my pharmacy which is a hop, skip and jump away from where I stay.  Switching would mean high...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Jan 15, 2012, 9:36 am
Or Thai Pongal, as we Tamilians call it.This is a five day festival with much significance and we celebrate it in a big way. Today also marks the first day of the month "Thai" in the Tamil calendar and there's a saying which, roughly translated, means "when "thai" is born, solutions are born"....
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Jan 13, 2012, 12:23 am
This morning I caught the update that Blogger has introduced the two-level commenting system. This is really great news. But why did this have to happen just five days after I installed Disqus to replace the old commenting system? So this is destined to be a rhetoric question. I regular...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Your Medical Guide - Jan 12, 2012, 12:10 am
Nothing like a little D.I.Y. (Do It Yourself) to make yourself feel good, if not better. All it takes is ten minutes. Go on. Try some of these. Exercise is a big stress-reliever! Stand with feet apart, toes forward. Shift your weight from side to side gently. Go b...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on I love you, mom! - Jan 11, 2012, 10:23 pm
When we hear Talat Mahmood, you are obviously in our thoughts and we talk about which songs are your favorites. Very hard to choose when it comes to Talat - still!. Here's one song you always enjoyed hearing: I am trying my best to be a creative cook, Mi. Last night I panicked about what to give V...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Your Medical Guide - Jan 10, 2012, 1:31 am
My guest post at Gingerchai.com today is about fighting 'flu with foods and home remedies. I started 2012 with the ‘flu and can’t tell you how irritating that is. I am usually not prone to the usual cold and stuff (touch wood, ha ha) so imagine my shock to find I actually developed t...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Jan 10, 2012, 1:15 am
"Mummy, what would you do if your name was not "Vidya"?" "I guess it would be something else" "Did Paati* have any other name in mind when she named you "Vidya"?" (Paati = Grandmother in Tamil) "Yep. I think she also had "Poornima" in mind" "Why "Poornima"?" "Because ...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Jan 8, 2012, 1:59 am
Well, almost. I consider the road we live in as my doorstep. Because we have everything we want along this road - bakeries, sweet shops, grocery stores, supermarkets, fashion stores, fruit stores, dairy, medical stores, hospitals, hobby classes...  you name it, we got it. Yester...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Jan 7, 2012, 1:30 am
Since I began the year with the 'flu, I've been putting off "taking stock" because I simply haven't had the energy to think new stuff. I focused more on finishing up client-projects (I like my bread, butter and flavored cheese). The afternoons have been a bit lethargic and warm - and I felt to...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Your Medical Guide - Jan 3, 2012, 12:07 am
Happy New Year, folks! It is Tuesday and time for my post at Gingerchai.com. Today, I've written tips about looking better, feeling better and living longer. After all, New Year is the time most people make resolutions around these aspirations. And while we are already aware of most of t...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Jan 2, 2012, 11:49 pm
Yesterday, I had the privilege of being featured on Emily's blog in her "Scenes From Life" category, where she generously invites readers to share their memories. Emily's blog is one of the most beautiful blogs I've come across. She writes in a way that directly speaks to the reader's he...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Jan 2, 2012, 12:10 am
Happy New Year to everyone - I wish you a year (and beyond) that is full of happiness, peace, health, joy, prosperity and may all your dreams come true. I had the happiest week of the year, visiting my spiritual hometown. Why spiritual? Be...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Dec 31, 2011, 12:49 pm
As I realize I’ll never see 31.12.2011 again, I am also thrilled to note that I am ending this year on a joyous note, if not physically, definitely mentally and emotionally. Overall, it has been a year of ups and downs, but am grateful that I was fortunate to enj...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Dec 27, 2011, 5:36 am
It has been a hectic four days of travel and meeting family and friends. My next stint of travel begins today and I am very much looking forward to this trip. In the meantime, I am musing on how fast 2011 has whizzed by. This has been a busy year, different in many ways and inspire...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on I love you, mom! - Dec 27, 2011, 4:55 am
You know what I mean, Mi. Let's do a namaskaram of peace to Chocolate Amman, a.k.a. Kolavizhi Amman. You would have loved this temple, Mi. It is in Mylapore near that Sanskrit College. Amazingly, the weather was also very cool. Mini-mama enjoyed the trip. We're now wait...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Your Medical Guide - Dec 27, 2011, 4:46 am
When life gives you lemons… Whatchoo gonna do? Besides make lemonade, you can do lots more with lemons – lemon juice and peels included. The next time you make lemonade, don’t throw away the peels.  Just thinking about a lemon brings the word “Fresh” to mind,...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Your Medical Guide - Dec 25, 2011, 8:57 am
Wishing you the best Christmas you ever had! May it be healthy, wealthy, peaceful and full of love! Cute Image from wellsphere.com Vidya Sury
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Your Medical Guide - Dec 22, 2011, 10:47 am
A picture is worth a thousand words. Here - check out this great poster on how you should eat - with a guide to portions. Like this post? Feel free to Subscribe to Your Medical Guide by Email and get updates directly into your mailbox!  Vidya Sury
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Vidya Sury posted an article on I love you, mom! - Dec 22, 2011, 12:05 am
Depending on how we look at it, some things are good and some things, not so good. I am so not looking forward to a trip we have to make, but we'll do it anyway, to get it over with. Moreover, wouldn't want to waste money cancelling the tickets. My crazy mind things, imagine how may Seva Sadan...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Your Medical Guide - Dec 21, 2011, 2:03 am
A majority of us tends to take our backs for granted until that niggling pain refuses to go away. When that happens, we are more than ready to believe that there is nothing worse in this world than a severe backache. Do you agree? :-) Now, let's take stock of how much we really know our ...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Your Medical Guide - Dec 20, 2011, 12:18 am
Next time you're done with drinking your tea, don't throw away the leaves or the teabag, whichever you use. I believe if you can recycle something, you’re doing yourself a favor. So you could have literally knocked my skin-colored toe socks off when I read a longish list of fifty plus uses ...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on I love you, mom! - Dec 16, 2011, 12:41 am
Just about describes my state of mind now. Mi, I battled for two weeks, trying to get the building manager to understand that there's a pipe leaking and the irritating thing is steadily soaking the wall of the pc room and verandah. Finally I got him to come check and he left with the promise i...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Your Medical Guide - Dec 12, 2011, 11:54 pm
Today’s post is about the health benefits of herbs and spices. A great substitute for salt, herbs and spices also bring along crucial antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that: Strengthen your heart Keep your skin beautiful and healthy Make your hair lust...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on I love you, mom! - Dec 10, 2011, 9:38 pm
I didn't think I'd be writing this so soon, Mi. P'ma passed away yesterday. It is odd to think you did not live to see/hear it. Of course you would have cried and felt miserable, because no matter what, blood is thicker than water, is it not? So, where are the tears? But I th...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on I love you, mom! - Nov 25, 2011, 12:52 am
The good first. This November 23 was a different kind of birthday for Vidur. He was keen on going to the Angala Parameshwari temple on Magadi Road. We did, and oh boy, you should have seen how they've renovated the place. Amazing. The huge cutout that used to freak Vidur out is no longer...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on I love you, mom! - Nov 17, 2011, 1:55 am
Mi, can you believe it? Pulmonary Fibrosis runs in the family. How weird to first of all come to know this after you passed away from a collapsed lung which was a result of "idiopathic" pulmonary fibrosis. And now, we learn that it is more of an idiotic situation than idiopathic. &...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on I love you, mom! - Nov 8, 2011, 11:24 pm
...is even better than Breakfast at Tiffany's or Breakfast in America. Because our breakfast at Seva Sadan commemorates the eighth of every month for us. Oh, what a pleasure to feed people. Mi - now (as you wisely predicted) I understand lots of things that I got bugged about when you me...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Nov 2, 2011, 7:01 pm
This post brought to you by TRESemmé. All opinions are 100% mine. I wish I had a solution for every time I had to go out in a hurry and realized my hair did not look the way I wanted it to look. It can be so exasperating. My clothes would be ready, but my crowning glory,...
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Vidya Sury posted an article on Going A-Musing - Nov 1, 2011, 1:10 pm
Big day for me today. How could things not be good when I have this calendar to look at throughout November 2011? Go on. Click the picture to see the full version! Back in January this year, I briefly mentioned this in a post. We were thrilled that Vidur's ...
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