Actually, I got 'em all cut [Jim]
Alas, the last fortnight has ill afforded opportunities for extensive ruminations on the Activities, or lack thereof, of the Hartley Household. And, alas again, now is not the time for all good bloggers to come to the aid of the readers for reasons which will be mentioned shortly. However, Time does afford the composition of the Short Version of the Blog Entry That Might Have Been.
1. I received a hair cut a couple of weeks ago. The barber spoke no English. My hair emerged the shortest it has ever been since I first started growing hair. In the words of Lily: “Dad! You look terrible!” Other family members agreed. It is growing. Well, what is left is growing.
2. I was at a roundtable discussion with a dozen people and the US Ambassador to India to discuss Indo-American cooperation in education. I received a very nice form letter from the Ambassador after the event.
3. The school at which I am teaching had a graduation ceremony last week. The primary speaker was the President of India. The President of India’s role in India is much like that of Prince Charles in England. India apparently still has a fascination with English governmental forms. Interesting guy, the President of India. If you have never seen a picture of him, it is well worth the Google search--strangest haircut on a Chief of State you will ever see.
4. The Christmas Play at our church was last night. Clara was the Talking Bell; Lily was the wife of the Inn Keeper and Wise Man Number 2 (Incense); Emma sang in the chorus.They were, obviously, great.
5. On Friday, I went to the library at the American center to return some books. On my way out I ran into one of the Public Affairs people who asked if I was going to the program. I had no idea what program he meant. There was a panel discussion that night on “Separation of Powers.” So, I went back inside to hear what they had to say. Five minutes before it started, someone walked over to me to say that one of the speakers couldn’t make it and so they wondered if I would be willing to give a talk on the subject. Shortlythereafter, I gave a ten minute lecture on US Constitutional Law. I think I even sounded like I knew what I was talking about.
6. Tonight we leave to go to Orissa. The consulate has arranged a set of lectures for me down there. Janet and the kids are coming along for vacation. On Saturday, we will all go over to Puri for a real vacation (for me) for a few days. We return to Kolkata on the 20th.
7. I need to go pack.
1. I received a hair cut a couple of weeks ago. The barber spoke no English. My hair emerged the shortest it has ever been since I first started growing hair. In the words of Lily: “Dad! You look terrible!” Other family members agreed. It is growing. Well, what is left is growing.
2. I was at a roundtable discussion with a dozen people and the US Ambassador to India to discuss Indo-American cooperation in education. I received a very nice form letter from the Ambassador after the event.
3. The school at which I am teaching had a graduation ceremony last week. The primary speaker was the President of India. The President of India’s role in India is much like that of Prince Charles in England. India apparently still has a fascination with English governmental forms. Interesting guy, the President of India. If you have never seen a picture of him, it is well worth the Google search--strangest haircut on a Chief of State you will ever see.
4. The Christmas Play at our church was last night. Clara was the Talking Bell; Lily was the wife of the Inn Keeper and Wise Man Number 2 (Incense); Emma sang in the chorus.They were, obviously, great.
5. On Friday, I went to the library at the American center to return some books. On my way out I ran into one of the Public Affairs people who asked if I was going to the program. I had no idea what program he meant. There was a panel discussion that night on “Separation of Powers.” So, I went back inside to hear what they had to say. Five minutes before it started, someone walked over to me to say that one of the speakers couldn’t make it and so they wondered if I would be willing to give a talk on the subject. Shortlythereafter, I gave a ten minute lecture on US Constitutional Law. I think I even sounded like I knew what I was talking about.
6. Tonight we leave to go to Orissa. The consulate has arranged a set of lectures for me down there. Janet and the kids are coming along for vacation. On Saturday, we will all go over to Puri for a real vacation (for me) for a few days. We return to Kolkata on the 20th.
7. I need to go pack.
1 Comments:
Aren't you back in Kolkata? I'm eager to read some blog updates! :) Merry Christmas!
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