This is a very cool interpretation of Jimi’s instrumental, “Third Stone from the Sun”, by Alberto Marsicano of Sitar Experience. It’s the first time I’ve heard the sitar used for a Hendrix tune.

-Krishna

A relaxing (and safe) view which greets me when I work on my computer. The wallpaper will be available in Snow Leopard, when it’s released, as I’ve been informed.

-Krishna

We went to the Lowry Park Zoo on Saturday. It was ridiculously hot outside, so when the opportunity to soak ourselves in water presented itself… well, we took it.

I know the blog has been somewhat in the doldrums lately, but I hope to rectify that by adding my wife Aarti on as a co-author. She’ll be blogging about parenthood, Indian cooking, and whatever strikes her fancy.

Please help me welcome her to the blog!

-Krishna

My grandmother will be 95 years old this October. She lives in Bangalore, India and my memories of her include tons of homemade treats, both sweet and savory, an incredible sense of determination and a stubborn streak.

When we were young, my brother and I would fly to Bangalore to spend the summer and if we slept till 7 am, she would greet us with a sarcastic and yet affectionate, “good afternoon”.

My grandfather passed away before my mother got married and so my solo memories of a grandparent lie with my grandmother. I will be going to India later this year and hope to see her, because I may not see her again. My daughter, Sonia is her only great-granddaughter and I want them to meet. I think your heritage and your legacy become more important as you get older…

I’m posting a picture that was taken in December 2004. My grandmother, my mother and I. One of my most cherished possessions. Girl-power! My sister is missing from the picture because she didn’t make it to Bangalore….here’s hoping for another picture with her and Sonia in it!

What are some of the best memories of your grandparents when you were young?

Aarti

Check out this fascinating animation that combines stop motion and LEGOs with a wave of computing nostalgia. Highly recommended!

-Krishna

Next week I inch ever closed to 40. This evening, my parents and Aarti surprised me with a birthday cake (chocolate fudge) and some wonderful pani-puri. Good times!

The highlight was Sonia saying “Happy Birthday, Papa.” Soo cute.

On a completely unrelated note, I’d like to welcome all the new readers who are arriving over from AppleGeeks. I hope you enjoy your visit. Stop by every week for new comics!

-Krishna