Ta-ta to the Old and Ushering in the New

We are in a street of about 10 families, and a few friends who have dubbed Ourselves, as green garden street folks.

It all started at about 9 pm on the ultimate day of the year, extra tube lights were added and serial bulbs were garlanded on croton shrubs in the street.

A table was laid and fresh steamed idlis and chutney sambar and poori masal served in the garden street, Mamis and grannies and aunties and kids pooled in their resources and made a memorable dinner.the kids danced, and the women folk had games to move their hearts and bodies.

Jokes where shared and laughter was in the air.

We talked in Japanese and German for gibberish lingo to curse and yell at invisible enemies and lessen the burden of pent up anger.

Nearing 12 midnight, a cake was cut and shared and lighted candles were planted in the garden.

It was a rare few hours of togetherness and bonding to say TA- TA to 2009 and welcoming in 2010.