tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-332491328939495514.post3684951061483343318..comments2024-01-22T00:55:41.067-08:00Comments on Thinking Got Loud: Warmly ServedRam Muralihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15932557588480669430noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-332491328939495514.post-69488552634160657492018-03-11T08:28:00.775-07:002018-03-11T08:28:00.775-07:00Ravishanker - Nandri pala. Mattravai (comment-ilo...Ravishanker - Nandri pala. Mattravai (comment-ilo ner-ilo) kaetka aavaludan kaathirukiren!<br /><br />Anu - thanks for your prompt response.<br />" I will ask their likes and dislikes, their allergies/food preferences and, as far as possible, try to meet them."<br />--> I can totally vouch for that quality of yours :)<br /><br />Re: personal essays vs. self-improvement posts, LOL! I shall blur the lines moving forward! Plus, I enjoy writing more about these loved ones anyway!Ram Muralihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932557588480669430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-332491328939495514.post-35725075855728718042018-03-11T08:06:35.287-07:002018-03-11T08:06:35.287-07:00l agree that food is first and foremost a comfort ...l agree that food is first and foremost a comfort thing, rather than a matter of taste. For me, like a lot of other Indians (I think), food is also the way we show our love and affection. While I have attended many potluck dinners here and have had no issue taking my contribution along, it's a matter of principle that I never host a potluck dinner at home. If I invite someone, it is because I like their company. And because of that, I will make the food - from scratch. I will ask their likes and dislikes, their allergies/food preferences and, as far as possible, try to meet them. There will always be place at my table for anyone who drops in - come, share my food, whatever it is. <br /><br />Now that I have successfully hijacked your post - let me say that I love your personal essays. As opposed to the self-improvement ones. [tongue poked out at you] Seriously, I can really visualise your aunt or your grandfather or anyone else you write about, and there's so much love and affection - and humour - in your posts that I always look forward to reading them.<br />Anu Warrierhttps://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-332491328939495514.post-71443051366068902442018-03-10T22:13:14.288-08:002018-03-10T22:13:14.288-08:00Ha Ha Ram ! What ya topic to write on ") I h...Ha Ha Ram ! What ya topic to write on ") I have oodles to share on this - some not so complimentary and its been an education and eye opener in some ways but I'd have NEVER dared to WRITE on this. <br /><br />Thankfully you've done it and may I say very diplomatically :)<br /><br />Mattravai next comment-il.<br /><br />Or better still...in person !Zolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09347849134451149946noreply@blogger.com