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Last night, my mom gave me the news that Lillian Dowling died on August 15. She was 99. Lillian was my Grandpa Ed’s partner from 1989 till 2004. They never married (though my grandfather had married two other women after my Nana died in 1979–all three of his wives died of cancer and I think… Continue reading Lillian Dowling, the world was richer with you in it

My flight was completely uneventful. I got to the airport at 3 a.m., waited outside for 45 minutes, realized a machine gun was pointed right at me at one moment in line (shudder). I checked my laptop and phone but didn’t need to, and could have brought a book on board after all. British Airways… Continue reading A very uneventful flight

This is what I’ve listened to on repeat since last night. Now that I note the lyrics, I think I see why. Well… you didn’t wake up this morning — Because you didn’t go to bed. You were watching the whites of your eyes turn red The calendar, on your wall, is ticking the days… Continue reading This is the day

Molly, Departing Originally uploaded by C+H. Posted to my friend Chris’s Flickr stream. It’s 1 a.m. and in 90 minutes, I leave for the airport. My flight isn’t until 6:30 a.m. Oof. On a happier note, thank you, everyone I met in Bangalore! Tonight, a number of people came by… my flatmates Carolyn and Savita,… Continue reading Bye, Bangalore…

i bought a saree! Originally uploaded by maximolly. i bought a saree today. it is so beautiful. it’s a kancheepuram saree designed by my friend archana’s mother and produced where the sarees are woven, in kancheepuram. her mother’s business is in its second generation and is called kafya. the beauty of these fabrics. so lovely.… Continue reading i bought a saree!

Me, Hamish and Lakshmi at the Hampi temple Originally uploaded by maximolly. I brought Hamish to Hampi in large part because I knew that Lakshmi the elephant would be there. I’ve never met an elephant in person (believe it or not) and Hamish hasn’t met his ancestors. At this temple, you put 1 rupee in… Continue reading Me, Hamish and Lakshmi at the Hampi temple

My last full weekday in Bangalore is today. On Monday very early, I fly to London on British Airways, something I was looking forward to doing, but now I’m thinking it’s not going to be a fun trip. I also am planning to be in both Düsseldorf and Amsterdam next week, something I now want… Continue reading Dealing with travel disruptions

Between the foiled liquid bomb plot and the US Embassy announcing a terrorism alert in Mumbai and Delhi (please note, I will be in neither city, I will only be in Bangalore), my usual excitement for travel is instead tense and stressed. My last day at MSR was happy, but I’m spun up in a… Continue reading Make love, not travel? (and my upcoming schedule)

my really great new shoes! Originally uploaded by maximolly. If only I could say the same for my pedicure… but I’ve loved these crazy sandals since my first trip to Grasshopper. Last night, the MSR contingent I’ve worked with most closely took me for a magical dinner there. It’s one of the best meals I’ve… Continue reading New shoes from Grasshopper in Bangalore!

archigrams Originally uploaded by adityadevsood. from the other night, when i gave my talk at cks.