Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Updates

Trying to scribble here after long time. This time my excuse is more work in office, travel and a test. So many things happening and so little time to write.

After all the global warming signs, like the droughts around the world, inadequate rains, irregular weather, higher temperature, world is starting to get scary. I dont know how many of us are concerned but this is a real thing to worry about and sadly I am not sure if we can indeed so something or is it just too late. Parts of east coast which were lush green are not total brown and some of the normally filled lakes are scary dry.

And there is a news of firestorm in California. Unbelievable that tens of thousands of acres of land would just get burned down with little chance of being put down. With daily talks of technological advance in world, it is sad that we cannot even put down the fire that is engulfing thousands of dream homes - even after three days.

I was watching the news with people being forced to leave the homes grabbing whatever it takes. That made me think and I was wondering if I was in that situation, what would I try to salvage the most. Everything in house is precious and there is only little we can afford to carry with us. How much are we ready mentally and physically?!


p.s. Last past weekends, I had a chance to attend the garba dance festival. Have to say, garbas in USA are far better than the ones in India, Mumbai in particular. What I really liked was that here they had real garba songs and crowd was well behaved and well dressed. Compare this to hindi songs played at most of the garba venues in Mumbai. I enjoyed garbas in Mumbai too but here in USA they are far more traditional. Atleast until now.

18 comments:

shells said...

The weather pattern is so different and looks terrible everywhere. Hope you are doing fine.

Mayur said...

hey man garba rocks isn't it! glad u enjoy'd it!
hey man i have used one of the pics frm ur blog-hope you dont mind! :)
Cheers!

Occasional Brilliance said...

hey... long time no news... i dunno abt the garba bt i ws in delhi meeting tanuj's parents... [:d]

n d weather sucks everywhr... its the end of october and its 31 degrees in the foothills... tats nt a good sign... i dunno wt the authorities are waiting for...

starry said...

I have to agree with you.I think it is due to global warming.All sorts of climatic changes.

Mumbai Guy said...

Starry Nights - Good to see ya after long time. Weather is going to kill us all, hopefully not!!

Mann - Sorry couldnt be in touch as much as I would like to. Should be here more often now since am back from travel.

Mumbai Guy said...

Pria - your blog changed?

Priya said...

No MG. Looks like thaz someone else.

Mumbai Guy said...

Another Priya. Yupe, figured.

Keshi said...

And MG doesnt visit me anymore...just cos of one post that we didnt agree on? :)


Anyways I hope ur doing well. TC!

Keshi.

kulpreet yadav said...

Hi Mumbai guey,

First, the name is interesting, Mumbai being one of my favouirite city.

Loved the garba dance. Thanx!

KP said...

garba is always fun!!!!

Priyankari said...

Hi, first of all wish you a Very Happy New Year!

I agree absolutely with the global warming part...I just think it daily while to and fro from office, but really donno why no hard steps has not yet being taken...the situation already so worse...
Nice to hear about garba dances there :)

Nice post!

Unknown said...

hmmm... :D

Priya said...

Hey MG,

How have u been? Long time:))

Mayur said...

hey mate
where are you lost??!!
come back soon! :)

Occasional Brilliance said...

whr r u mg??? long time n news... :(

Priyankari said...

Hey, things not yet settled? No posts for a long time!

Mumbai Guy said...

I will be here shortly. You'll take care.