Granma and I have a 'Secret Garden'

Of late I developed more liking for trees and plants. So I'm all for growing plants and trees at home now. Last time when I came to native there was one custard apple plant coming out near curry plant. I told my mom not to cut that. But then this time when i came here it was already cut. When I ask my mom, she says it's not good for the family if we grow that near the house. I don't have any belief in that. Started getting angry. My only hope now is my grandma. I love my grandma though at times she tests our patience to the core...She is 80 + now but then she is always active. She walks few miles and goes to our farm everyday. She'll not listen to anyone but for me. If I tell her to take care of my plant she will not let anyone cut at least they'll have that fear.

There is one more small one coming out now. I told her to take care of that one and one more plant. She has hidden that 2 plants now by covering with some bamboo basket. Today when I removed that and saw the plants..it's been watered and very fresh...I don't know how long can she protect that but then we have a 'SECRET GARDEN'. This feel is lovely and I'll cherish that forever.

Diwali - is it a celebration/irritation?

It's diwali. Everyone around here are celebrating and in the festive mood. But I'm all the more concerned about the pollution they create by burning the crackers. What kind of a celebration is it? They go on with the crackers till 10:00 PM. Don't they have any common sense? How disturbing it is for the infants, elderly people and the patients who needs some rest? It looks like noone has the social reponsibility. I'm not sure if I can put down everything what I feel.

Should government be doing something? Atleast they can control it to some extent. They can stop them from burning crackers after 8:00 PM. Unless it is imposed on them, they don't stop it.

Be conscious...

I want to be cautious/conscious in reducing my plastic bags usage. Whenever I go out to pick something, be it groceries, snacks etc., I have to take my cloth bag along. But then I keep forgetting... I've to remember very often and then it will become a practice.

I'm inspired by my friend as she always keeps one in her handbag. It reduces significant amount of plastic bags consumption. Why not try this when it's very much possible. Get a cloth bag today and you can use it for a longer time. Again, try not to use paper bags as it cuts down the count of live trees.