Another global nomad packs up the tent and takes leave. . . . I take good memories with me from Madras due to the friendships and supportive community that the OWC has provided. Remind yourselves that newcomers are thirsty for information. Where to get decent bread (has anyone tried Winners Rotary Club Bakery on CP Ramaswamy, across the street from the tire place?), where to buy "safe" produce, where to get a specific cleaning product (the Dollar Store in Besant Nagar is next to the new Fab India). And like always, I find myself discovering a multitude of things left undone, if I only had one more year. The past few months I have been buying fabric and designing some of my own clothing. Had I another year, I think I'd start a little design business. Raw silk from Nalli's, gorgeous transparent material from Thakurdas that I lined with satin and designed an "Oscar" style dress, saree blouse fabric and white liner to make bed skirts, and even crazy prints from Cotton Alley to make pajamas for the uncles! Another little gem is the Little Theatre's Christmas Pantomime production. Be sure to go and take the kids. It is wonderful. This year's production is to be Romeo and Juliet,and as the script is being written by a good friend of mine, looks like it might be set in Mexico. Good British pantomime with a twist of local Madras.
Anyway, my best wishes to all of you and especially the playgroup moms, who really got me through some of the toughest days here in Chennai, and shared some of my happiest moments as well. Take care of each other and continue to welcome new people with open arms. This is a stellar community.
I know that this year the OWC will see some new life sparked into it with some really fun new things being spearheaded by Jo Frogbrook. Help out at the events (I know Sarah Woods and the rest of the Children's committee will need help around Halloween and early December!) and volunteer occasionally, it makes a huge difference. You really can make a difference here. I hope I have.
With warmest, warmest affection,
Ania Dimants
headed to Lusaka, Zambia
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