Thursday, February 26, 2026

Small Town or Big City?



My uncle. My favourite person in the whole family. God give him long life.

For all those who flock to big cities because they offer ample opportunities for growth, education and recreation, here is someone who lives in a small town and lives a very big life.

I had read in an article years ago that most of living in big cities only means having access to abundant options, though very little or no actual availing of those options. How often do you attend the music concerts in the townhall or watch a play in the theater or attend the book club or cycling or gardening club, or go to lalbagh or cubbon park, the availability of which made you choose this city over others for permanent settling?

This uncle lives in a small town in Coorg and has a dozen events or plans up his sleeve, spread over a number of domains. 

He exemplifies the saying, don't try to add days into your lives, add more life into your days. 

And what more, unlike other men in the family who delegated the wife to the kitchen and washroom, he took his partner along with him and educated her in every domain he dabbled in. A true gentleman. 

For security reasons, I will not reveal further specifics about him...

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