Washing machines…(and dry cleaning for that matter) are now one of my favorite inventions!! Yes, I know there have been many other important technological advancements in history, but right now I cant think of anything more satisfying than being able to use a washing machine. I finally have my Indian clothes (after 2 weeks of frustration) and am now systemically ruining each garment with the bucket washing technique. It’s a comedy of errors… my wet red top brushes against and thus stains my blue top, I drop my white kutah in the Rajasthan red clay while trying to hang it up on the line and then a random burst of wind comes and knocks my clean clothes off the line onto the dirt so I have to rewash. Ugh. God bless whoever invented the washing machine! (I saw a nice one at the store the other day for 6500 Rupees or about $140)
July 7 is a very auspicious day here in India (and I guess for Hindus all over the world). Besides being my beautiful friend Erika’s birthday…It’s “Guru Day” and to make it even more special…it’s a Full Moon! The holiday is basically a “teacher appreciation” day where people pay respect to their teachers and their teacher’s teachers for sharing their knowledge. Pujas are performed, shrines are decorated and at my mothers school they are having an assembly for the children to honor the teachers. Another part of the celebration is that you purchase special stacks of grass and then make a wish as you feed them to the cows….and I'm told your wish will come true! So in honor of Guru Day, remember all of your teachers and be thankful for the lessons they have taught you. (Also make a wish as you feed any cows… or eat them!)
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