I am more acutely aware (today) of the need for Obama to say “I” rather than “we” with respect to the operations regarding Bin Laden. This is a security issue. Lest the jihadists identify and hunt down the military involved in the operation, Obama takes responsibility. He was cognizant of the price on his head going up as he said this. And the ( Read more... )

K is peacefully napping the car, having fallen asleep on the ride back from the airport ( Read more... )

When I bought my car (my first), I was glad to do the traditional car-puja. In explaining it to my American friends, I observed that any ritual beginning is good for the soul. The Ganesha, now installed in front of my speedometer reminds me that it is a big responsibility to own and operate a vehicle and that the road is a place of serious ( Read more... )