"Oscar"!! My daughter jumped up off her chair,note books, pens, pencils flying in all directions." Oh my god"!!Hair whipping her cheeks , she flew into the living room, totally oblivious to the startled looks around her, she plonked herself on the sofa. She was immediately transported across the seven seas, to the world of glittering stars, sequinned gowns, tulle and laces, tuxedos and bow ties. Awe struck, she hunched, hugging her knees, laughing when they tried to be funny, smiled when they preened, and sobered up when someone on the screen became sentimental.
That a television program could be so riveting was not new to us. What was vexing is that this should crop up one day before her sanskrit exams.
Instead of focusing on her own sanskriti(culture), there she goes, emulating the west blindly, grumbled the family elder. Youngsters were vexed that their slapstick comedy show had been interrupted and the prime TV viewing seat hijacked. I was more worried about the dinner getting cold and my better half fumed about "total lack of discipline in this house".
Everyone, by the by, made a beeline to their respective bedrooms.Dinners eaten, teeth brushed, the din of living died down as everyone paid attention to their sleeptime.
The lone ranger continued to stare at the idiot box, glued , entranced. Breathing and living in a world whose marvels were unfolding , scene upon scene, enthralling her totally.
That a television program could be so riveting was not new to us. What was vexing is that this should crop up one day before her sanskrit exams.
Instead of focusing on her own sanskriti(culture), there she goes, emulating the west blindly, grumbled the family elder. Youngsters were vexed that their slapstick comedy show had been interrupted and the prime TV viewing seat hijacked. I was more worried about the dinner getting cold and my better half fumed about "total lack of discipline in this house".
Everyone, by the by, made a beeline to their respective bedrooms.Dinners eaten, teeth brushed, the din of living died down as everyone paid attention to their sleeptime.
The lone ranger continued to stare at the idiot box, glued , entranced. Breathing and living in a world whose marvels were unfolding , scene upon scene, enthralling her totally.
Beautifully described. Definition of happiness changes with time.
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