Monthly Archives: December 2008

memorial

Posted on December 18, 2008 by kkowen

Yesterday I had to go to town to run some errands, so I paid a visit to the Taj for the first time since the attacks. It is still completely cordoned off, but there are tons of people milling about … Continue reading →

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blood and gore in the new hood

Posted on December 11, 2008 by kkowen

Tuesday was Bakri Id. I usually don’t notice Id too much except that I see all of the goats being carted in the rickshaws to their temporary home before being sacrificed. But this year with our new apartment I overlook … Continue reading →

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planning begins!

Posted on December 8, 2008 by kkowen

With the move finished and the city getting back to normal (as much as possible) it is now time to really start focusing on the upcoming Rickshaw Run. I always knew we’d wait until the last minute to plan all … Continue reading →

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quiet day in the neighborhood

Posted on December 6, 2008 by kkowen

Last night I went with my friends to a party in Colaba, a few streets from the Taj. As soon as we got off the main road on the sea right before the Oberoi/Trident, the roads were absolutely empty. Friday … Continue reading →

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Mumbai terrorist attacks

Posted on December 3, 2008 by kkowen

First I have to thank everyone- friends, family and strangers who emailed, called or sent text messages to find out how we were doing during the Mumbai terrorist attacks. We were home safe and sound working on our rickshaw run … Continue reading →

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