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Not The Wife Material's avatar

I am so so happy for you (read: so so jealous of you 🤩). Thanks for the recommendations though.

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BadBudda's avatar

Beautifully written, makes me think what all my busy days are about. I loved the poem by Ernesto Trejo. Found myself sinking in stillness and silence for a few minutes after reading it. Thx

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Avinash Shenoy's avatar

Beautifully written! Thanks for the recos.

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Prasid's avatar

Loved these reccomendations. And loved the way you wrote about them.

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Prerna's avatar

Your posts are a balm for the soul. Picking up Lama Rod Owen’s book first. Much love, Ila!

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Kamalini Natesan's avatar

What a stunning piece! I loved it all- especially the stillness and of course each and every book review. I loved the way you’ve expressed yourself and your absence. Keep sharing, keep writing.

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Is this anything?'s avatar

It's been so long. I have a lot of catching up to do, but let me tell you that I felt uncomfortable after reading the opening few paragraphs. I hope you are in a better place now than when you wrote those lines.

One doesn't have to be productive all the time (of course, I take this to extremes by not being productive any time, but I digress), so please do not worry about that. Even when you are trying to switch it off, look at how intentional you are in ensuring no two pictures of books are clicked in the same background. That is you. I hope you are better now.

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Ila Reddy's avatar

It's been so long indeed. I've missed the pleasure of reading your comments here Daddu, though I have been following your lovely musical posts! Trust you to notice the background of each photo - that is so you too :) Hope you have been well!

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Is this anything?'s avatar

Yes yes! all is well. Actively unsubscribing some newsletters so that whatever limited time I have on earth, I should read my fav people. only.

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