Friends

This thing called friends.    Diamonds of the heart.

The key is to make it last long.  You've known them longer than your spouse.

Grandma

The shuttle to the Corvette

In Miami she drove us on her Hertz shuttle to the car depot.  She carried our bags.  No problem.  She drags me along with the bag.  Tough one, here.  As she drives it is a constant drivel on her life.  No time for reflection.  In three minutes she has told us about how she punched a neighbor who came in to complain about her dog.  She called the cops.  She almost dislocated her right shoulder.  She's actually from New Jersey, but left her violent husband who was no good.  She just walked out of the whole cold mess and came to sunny Miami.  She has no regrets.    If it weren't for the contents, you'd think she's the happiest person you've met.

Monticello and Wine

Nothing could have brought us to Sideways better.

Yam Raj at the gates of Hell

The point is the drive last night from the ferry to Long Island.  It was pitch dark all the way down.  With the rains and the 10 lane zooming traffic, there was no conversation.  The GPS was God.  And I missed you guys. (Did you hear me say  goodbye, about 8PM EST?)  But we made it alive.  It was a tour de force!  A combination even the best of tennis doubles will not be able to match.

The problem was the officer on the toll road.  It was raining and no moon.  He said, "Gogledibod Ez..."  Sir, I think I got into the wrong lane.  "Could you pass the passxxxx"  Officer, I don't understand...  "This is the last time I am saying this, Give me the Easy Pass."  Officer, I don't have it.  "Just get me that..."  What?  "You just saved yourself a $250 fine."  Thank you, officer.

The moral of the story is.  We will never never drive into New York again.  The next time we face Hell, it will be in Miami.  And she will look very different.

Salem

The two fathers in law arrive at Boston. Suraj and Vicky are there to pick them up. Rainy and cold.  A mission is born :  We go to Salem to see what powers the women have.

The Themes

• The way to the heart is the stomach.  So make a home that cooks.
• You can't agree to disagree.
• Women would burn before they change.  Men will despair trying.
• Preaching parents are poor examples.
• Fun is simple and to be had together.
• Reflection and worries need to have their time limits.
• Americans complain because they've seen the best.  Indians, because they can't.
• Walk and talk together.

The Cast

THE PARENTS
Sanjay
Vijay
Subu
Gaumaty
Shalan
Dr Wright
Anil
Lee
Ga

THE SONS
Ken
Adi
Vicky
Steve
Keith
Lewis
Akhil
Nikhil

A GRANDSON AND GRANDDAUGHTER
Rohan
Erica

A NEW IN-LAW
Sonal

UNCLES and AUNTS
Ashok
Peggy
Cecilia, who suggested the name of this blog

The Eternal Argument

When do you agree to disagree