Saturday, November 6, 2010

Went to Dalhousie Institute as a reluctant guest and came out as an ardent lover of all things quintessentially Anglo-Indian. It's true the Anglos know how to be merry. They have mastered the art of living and that my dear self is an attribute to love and cherish. They have no flashy lifestyle to boast of but exude an infectious warmth which grows on you. They do all the things we love to do- dancing to the music of a live band or crooning on the microphone or drinking in the company of family and friends - but only in a manner that is far more at ease, more comfortable. That kind of disarming candour which allows you to make peace with oneself and enjoy the moment. With an Anglo, you can only expect love and generosity. And it is this open-heartedness that will always keeps me coming back 'home'.

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