Desi-Paki-Brown Thanksgiving

A VERY DESI - PAKI - BROWN THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving is a day for us the ever expanding Paki Desis or what our children label as " brown people " ...to party . It is not just an event where we sit across the table and be thankful to God. It is somewhat one of our many yearly parties where we dress up in our glitzy " Desi outfits" , talk about politics ( Desi and Amreeki), talk about latest fashion trends , update each other about Desi dramas BUT the menu is not our traditional biryani, Karahi chicken or gajar ka halwa; it is a "turkey " cooked with Desi spices and a spicy masala stuffing . Apple pie or chocolate cake replaces Pumpkin pie as we Desis are not fond of eating Kaddoos ( pumpkin). Well we all are certainly grateful for everything and just another reason to have a dinner party .........

Car Chit Chat

CAR CHIT CHAT ......... The best time of my day is the " pick up " and " drop off" time when I pick up my kids from school and drive back home or when I drop them to school in the morning. I consider myself lucky that I got this oppourtunity that I could spend this time with my children.My car chit chat used to be very funny and crazy when my kids were younger I was the first one who got the latest info about school happenings , report card updates and most important of all was playing referee to their " continuous arguments". It was the best place to revise " spelling words " and " multiplication facts". As my children are getting older I don't get too many answers ; I am the one doing most of the talking . Kids tired after a long day simply answer " maybe " , " guess so", " ok".......on the other hand I keep bombarding them with questions like " how did your test go?", " how was lunch ?"............they are brief with their response yet get mad when I am busy answering phone calls ........"talk to us and not your friends" they say ..........Car Chit Chat time is so precious .......... everyone is sitting within few feets of one another rather relaxing / studying in their rooms at home .........

FIRST DAUGHTER TO MADAM AMBASSADOR

FROM FIRST DAUGHTER TO AMBASSADOR Caroline Kennedy the only surviving child of President John F Kennedy arrived in Japan today as the new US Ambassador . "I just was honoured to present my credentials to his majesty and I'm eager to begin my work as ambassador," she said. Kennedy's appointment, which comes days before the 50th anniversary on November 22nd of her father's assassination in Dallas, has drawn significant media attention in Japan, with several national TV networks providing live coverage of her arrival , people lined up across both sides of the street . Caroline Kennedy is a lawyer by profession and author of two books .She is the first female US ambassador appointed to Japan .

Heidelburg Project

HEIDELBURG PROJECT transforming a city through art and creativity The Heidelburg Project is an open air art gallery set in the heart of the city of Detroit ( eastern side). Tyree Guyton, founded the artistic wonderland almost 27 years back with brightly colored discarded objects to create a two block area full of vibrant colors and unique artistry. This project is a demonstration of creativity and a symbol of hope for a torn and tattered city . One could see brightly painted trash cans to unique door mats and one of a kind street signs along the area.