‘The Isles off the Sea’ created quite a debate did it not ! And many intellectuals researched the history of it through the millions of years, and its existence and its present probable condition, concluding quite conclusively its positioning by the coast of Ireland or Scotland !!

Impressive analysis and final judgement, but not just quite right. And there shall be no indication what is ! So …

But a day spent in production work for ‘Budda’ and the discussions and meetings have taken away most of the cold and wet Sunday. Not much of an issue really considering there were intermittent bursts of cinema, soccer and American Football in between. And yes tons of chips and biscuits - which may not be the most desired choice of food, say the purists that control diet and weight issues ! But hey ! Solitude includes a little departure from routine and form ..

I do wish that I spend more contemplative time with my EF, but Chicago plays well against Seattle amidst snow flakes in the air and a boisterous support crowd which suggests that it is being played in the ‘windy city’. I need to get back to it. And I do hope that you shall allow me the liberty to do so. I am attempting to be back soon to perhaps include some more on the page .. my conscience does not allow any lack of interest in this regard.

There were some urgent requests for more pictures from recent events. There was also an attempt to respond to responses to as many as i could attend to. I do hope that those that missed out were not too disappointed. It is done randomly and this could result in a few being missed out at the last minute. But fear not, I do go through them all, and am so impressed by the nature of information and debate that ensues. Do maintain this. It is educative and so informative for me. And for the others too. I also notice that there is a great amount of conversation amongst each other in the EF. Which is healthy ; though any kind of personal accusation or comment should most decidedly be avoided. The pollution of the format would be a disgrace to its dignity and respect.

Character and nature are such an important ingredient in individuals. They qualify us for society ; in presence, in how we are received and what impressions we create. Many judge us for related issues through them. They may not necessarily be connected to the subject of immediate interest, but even in matters related they show up. The way you dress or speak, or attend a telephone, or receive and see off guests. It could be in the way strangers are addressed, or the way our attitude is judged in the decisions we make. In the way we react to drawing room conversations, or just conversations. In our sense of justice and personal care. In the way we write or address people. In the way we tackle a particular programme. In the way we want others to think about us, or how we think of others .. the list is endless and so incomplete ..

We may mistake our views on others in their demeanor. They may mistake ours. That would fall in the same category as an indicator of nature and character. Communities, regions, nationalities get judged similarly and it becomes a fascinating study, both theoretically and physically. Many who master the art of such notice, at times are clever enough to use it to advantage in their daily conduct and profession. Business deals could be reflected in the knowledge of another’s character, either to advantage or disadvantage. Such a fascinating subject …

Then there are yardsticks and measures of it. Many shall believe that their attitude and nature is prime and correct. Others may not. The difference could end in debate or departure. There really is no standard. What is good for one may not be good for the other and vice versa.

It is best then to construct your own standard for it and hope that others accept. I lay my own standard for excellence or appreciation or ethics, others may not agree and oppose it. Fine. But I have the satisfaction of being true and honest at least to what I have devised. Now a criminal may devise something and live according to this argument and belief. True. But then the ultimate truth should be the law and the constitution of the place of nationality or living. That would be the ultimate acceptance of truth. The morals, the culture that has been laid according to founding Father’s. Those that build a society and those who have been formally and legally had acceptable judgement of it.

Why did I start this in the first place ? I have no idea …

Good that I do not .. my area of influence would have been shortened … ha ha

Love to you … my bed sends warm invitations, laced with happy thoughts … this my nature shall not ignore !!

Amitabh Bachchan