tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post7827673925252526645..comments2024-03-16T06:57:34.250-04:00Comments on Bong Mom's CookBook: For a Cup of TeaBong Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-81587049670769541282013-09-01T11:49:04.917-04:002013-09-01T11:49:04.917-04:00very nice story ! plz continue to write such stori...very nice story ! plz continue to write such stories ......Ujjainihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564144803320234807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-43841201949218086032012-10-23T08:19:36.870-04:002012-10-23T08:19:36.870-04:00Beautifully written story. Totally loved it. Loved...Beautifully written story. Totally loved it. Loved the way you have described every tiny detail - like Manju wrapping the edge of her saree pallu around her steel tumbler as she drank her tea. The descriptions are very vivid- I could see the entire story playing out in front of my mind's eye. You are a gifted writer. <br /><br />It was so sad to hear of Manju waiting to see her daughter, and being separated from her due to need for money. At the same time, it was also sad to see Manju sipping tea from the mugs with the pics of Mashima's granddaughters on them, when Mashima herself refrained from doing so. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-51777764768797856152012-09-19T15:38:41.706-04:002012-09-19T15:38:41.706-04:00Fantastic Sandeepadi... I love your style of writi...Fantastic Sandeepadi... I love your style of writing - I can almost visualise Mashima:)IshitaUnbloggedhttp://ishitaunblogged.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-69884636066183707962011-11-09T08:13:37.329-05:002011-11-09T08:13:37.329-05:00Khub Bhalo laglo story ta pode :-)Khub Bhalo laglo story ta pode :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-6855237900645908232011-07-31T11:21:50.209-04:002011-07-31T11:21:50.209-04:00What a twist to the tale Sandeepa . And the way yo...What a twist to the tale Sandeepa . And the way you interspersed so many strains in it was wonderful .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14157665564024320442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-35303941211413825712011-07-19T08:03:47.835-04:002011-07-19T08:03:47.835-04:00Such vivid characterisation!!! Loved it. Got goose...Such vivid characterisation!!! Loved it. Got goosebumps.Thinking Crampshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956076662080144333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-80776423193695671382011-07-13T00:53:25.579-04:002011-07-13T00:53:25.579-04:00My name is Arunima. I am in FB list.I have dropped...My name is Arunima. I am in FB list.I have dropped a line there as well. I need to borrow your story. Need to talk/write to you. Please drop a line in FB or my email account.Arunimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835391762148443949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-14270802830010269782011-07-09T06:52:43.634-04:002011-07-09T06:52:43.634-04:00Such a lovely story, Sandeepa. You should write a ...Such a lovely story, Sandeepa. You should write a book!dipalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01070862196307376073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-59612812028053615342011-07-06T13:41:06.437-04:002011-07-06T13:41:06.437-04:00Beautiful story...love the little bit of irony at ...Beautiful story...love the little bit of irony at the end.Anindyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351227493234508153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-87820467654384680432011-07-06T10:38:45.673-04:002011-07-06T10:38:45.673-04:00This was simply brilliant....This was simply brilliant....Rima Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877743578785547959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-13524326413419903902011-07-06T08:51:08.962-04:002011-07-06T08:51:08.962-04:00Hi Bongmom, I am so glad you took some time off an...Hi Bongmom, I am so glad you took some time off and read my story. Thanks a lot. :)It's Dee for Uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10162523578139926919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-36466310129333375702011-07-06T06:09:42.031-04:002011-07-06T06:09:42.031-04:00I simply loved this idea and this event. I loved y...I simply loved this idea and this event. I loved your imagination too. The story is really beautiful. Please read my version too at http://topsiturvilife.blogspot.com/2011/07/raindrops-were-hitting-hard-on-window.htmlIt's Dee for Uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10162523578139926919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-44290629332521113932011-07-06T03:26:08.484-04:002011-07-06T03:26:08.484-04:00Wow - what well rounded prose to frame such a beau...Wow - what well rounded prose to frame such a beautiful story! :)<br /><br />MiriMirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676408925598600874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-47065577836674607302011-07-05T08:47:09.705-04:002011-07-05T08:47:09.705-04:00Thanks Everyone
It was very interesting reading ...<b> Thanks Everyone </b><br /><br />It was very interesting reading the different reactions and thoughts :) Your encouragement means a lot to meBongMomhttp://www.bongcookbook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-91826755269512113302011-07-05T06:39:51.286-04:002011-07-05T06:39:51.286-04:00Amazing read Sandeepa. I simply love the way you m...Amazing read Sandeepa. I simply love the way you manage to paint a picture with the words :). I've had only one maid in my married life so far and she was good at what she did. So I never complained. But 'Mashima' reminded me of my Boro Maami who used to do the same :D. I prefer to do all my household chores myself. That way I don't have to worry too much about things not getting done the way I like! <br /><br />SohiniCassia Barkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04109285440657334477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-87988017394826279262011-07-05T00:19:55.559-04:002011-07-05T00:19:55.559-04:00Sandeepa,
Hats off to you lady! You are gifted. I...Sandeepa,<br /><br />Hats off to you lady! You are gifted. I am an ardent fan of your writing and keep looking forward to your posts with utmost eagerness... You must take up writing as a profession!!!<br /><br />Regards,<br />Seema<br />amchi-bong-konnexion.blogspot.com<br />seemabbas.blogspot.comSeemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956052716201792593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-59918919729079686742011-07-04T13:39:50.998-04:002011-07-04T13:39:50.998-04:00This is the first time I read you're short sto...This is the first time I read you're short story...it was fantastic.I have a love for short stories and the finesse in you're writing just left me spellbound...I was for a moment transported to my childhood days where I had seen similar behaviour of my 'dida' to the maid.....<br />the ending was so good,just leaves you there with Manju and mashima....Sauravihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13980493662753405266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-46392911585039629022011-07-04T05:59:33.715-04:002011-07-04T05:59:33.715-04:00An engaging story..The ending made me shiver as i ...An engaging story..The ending made me shiver as i pictured Manju drinking tea in the old lady's most prized possession..Piyalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664965729196020460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-29389147029972851682011-07-04T03:22:19.983-04:002011-07-04T03:22:19.983-04:00Hi Sandeepa,
Nice story, could relate to a lot of...Hi Sandeepa, <br />Nice story, could relate to a lot of it.."jeno dekhte pelam Manju aar Mashima ke"..<br />;-)<br />Am leaving for India in a few days and have cups with me for the four grandparents this time!!<br />I know they will never be used.....<br />;-))<br /><br />cheers<br />dDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04135427642644879048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-66056876861979366092011-07-04T02:33:35.730-04:002011-07-04T02:33:35.730-04:00Khub shundor golpo,Sandeepa!Loved reading it...you...Khub shundor golpo,Sandeepa!Loved reading it...you've beautifully woven a true fact of life into a very touching story:)<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><a href="http://www.witwokandwisdom.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Wit,wok&wisdom</a>Sudhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04276920563479019631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-11722265940058188022011-07-04T02:18:31.555-04:002011-07-04T02:18:31.555-04:00nice story - well written and I wonder why manju i...nice story - well written and I wonder why manju is heartless to drink the tea from the cups with mashima's grandaughters--- ;Priya Sreeramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16186274107625704642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-71596531767720666112011-07-02T12:25:27.481-04:002011-07-02T12:25:27.481-04:00Well written, San! Made for a nice read.Well written, San! Made for a nice read.Vanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02990053720835647706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-50508972300323279832011-07-02T05:16:13.742-04:002011-07-02T05:16:13.742-04:00Nicely written! It is so typical of us desis to ke...Nicely written! It is so typical of us desis to keep a hawk-eye on the cleaners! I did have a cleaner once who almost emptied a new bottle of bleach and I had the shiniest sink ever!!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03338468510575659800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-19265013282556074432011-07-02T01:40:10.269-04:002011-07-02T01:40:10.269-04:00Loved it!! Nicely craftedLoved it!! Nicely craftedBhagyashreehttp://bbsearchingself.wordpress.com/2011/06/21/omelette/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-18962275910373100212011-07-02T00:50:10.181-04:002011-07-02T00:50:10.181-04:00A wonderful read. Loved it very much. I do wish th...A wonderful read. Loved it very much. I do wish the mistresses let out their human nature to peek out sometimes.Radhikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03812794250561333984noreply@blogger.com