Who needs a Doctor

Chrys and I are hooked on to Dr. Who, the reruns of which are being shown on BBC Entertainment. I don't know why we ignored such a 'fantastic' show earlier (to borrow a word so often used by the Doctor). I have a huge crush on Christopher Eccleston, but from the next episode David Tennant takes over.
Looking forward to many more smashing adventures.

Nut case!

During moments of insanity I fantasise about taking up a job and contributing to putting bread on the table... then the moment passes. In the past year or so I have known the real meaning of doing nothing. When someone asks me what I do all day, I lie that I read and watch T.V. The fact is that most of the time I am doing nothing. Like Krishna said either you are a doer or a non-doer... I'm the latter. I let my brain just settle down and relax in it's gooey casing (with a hard skull around), thoughts may enter and exit but shouldn't expect to leave an impression. I don't remember, so, I don't forget. They don't register, so, I don't dwell on them. I may fall asleep, but I don't dream... it's too much work.

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From Blackadder (BBC)

Lord Blackadder: "What's that around your neck?"

Lord Percy: "It's a small cravat. Apparently, tiny is in fashion."

Lord Blackadder: "In that case, congratulations on having the most fashionable brain in the kingdom!"

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On July 16th we welcomed the newest addition to our family... my nephew Neil. Welcome aboard. Fasten your seat-belt and enjoy the ride :)

Get Real!

Rakhi Sawant wants to stay in the news no matter what. This new Swayamvar show is unintentionally hilarious. Firstly, almost all the guys are strugglers trying to get noticed in the modelling or film industry. Although they may claim to be "Sales Managers" or "Marriage Consultant" or some such thing, all they wanna do is showcase their singing and dancing.

Secondly, Rakhi herself seems to be oscillating between being serious about this whole business and just using this as an attention seeking tactic. I am sceptical about how long such a marriage will last. She is right in thinking that any guy she chooses may just use her as a means to get work in the film/TV industry. You just need to look at her ex-boyfriend hamming away in some stupid serial to realise that. I am sure that once this show is over, she will put up cameras all over her house and take them with her wherever she goes to document the ups and downs of such a relationship. That will be the next reality show till either of them has had enough and opts out of the marriage.

Lessons learnt from the Mahabharat & Ramayan

• Never try to seduce someone who has a sword and a short temper (As Soorpankha found out to the loss of her nose)
• Never chop off the nose of a woman who has a powerful demon brother.
• Never take a vow of celibacy unless you can look into the future (Bheeshma was asked by his step-mom to marry his late step-brother's wives since there was no heir to the throne left after his death. He refused of course.)
• Do not insult a woman with five husbands, you could lose your kingdom and your life (Draupadi's vow to tie up her hair only once she has washed it with Duryodhan & Dushyant's blood was one of the main causes of the war)
• Don't run off to kill a golden deer (Rama) or a magnificient tiger (Pandu) on the insistence of your wife. You don't need to bring back everything she wishes for. As is the wont of women she may change her mind about it later and you may end up with a curse or something.
• Don't trust a woman to follow instructions (Lakshman rekha)
• Sometimes even women cross the line (Lakshman rekha again)
• Don't ask your wife to repeatedly prove her faithfulness. She will go off to her mom's place (Sita asked mother earth to take her in).
• Pancakes taste good with chicken curry ... That's not a myth.