Mrs. Subbalakshmi, mother of Dr. Manjula and Dharani, celebrated her 100th birthday on 5th May 2026. Since the family has been residing within our community for many years, almost every member of the community conveyed their wishes and sought the blessings of Amma on this remarkable occasion. The Ashiana maintenance team also celebrated the milestone with a bouquet of flowers and a birthday cake, while the Managing Director of Ashiana issued a special letter of appreciation.
Living up to 100 years is truly a rare achievement, especially when the person continues to remain active and mobile without being bedridden. Amma’s centenary stands as an inspiration to all of us.
We are now nearing the end of May 2026, and the heat has been absolutely relentless, with temperatures touching nearly 40°C. In Tamil Nadu, this period is known as Kathiri Veyil, popularly referred to as Agni Nakshatram, which usually spans around 21 days from early May to the end of May every year. It is considered the hottest phase of the summer, when the sun appears almost directly overhead.
To help people cope with the scorching weather, our community temple committee has been distributing chilled spiced buttermilk every morning to workers, staff, and residents. I believe this thoughtful tradition has now been continuing for over three years, bringing much-needed relief and goodwill during the harsh summer days.
On the personal front, due to the removal of an entire section of my teeth, I have been unable to eat anything solid for the past two weeks. It may take another three weeks before my dentures are ready, and only then will I be able to enjoy proper bites and snacks again at the tea kadai.
Today, 24th May, my daughter’s in-laws visited us along with her mother-in-law’s mother. Since they had been regularly reading my Facebook posts and blogs, they were keen on visiting the tea kadai and experiencing it firsthand. So, along with my wife, I took them there. Interestingly, despite living within the community, my wife herself had never visited the tea kadai before.
They thoroughly enjoyed the snacks, tea, and coffee, but more than that, they enjoyed interacting with the regular patrons with whom I spend my evenings every day. They were deeply impressed by the warmth and atmosphere of the place. As always, Dr. Mohandas graciously clicked photographs of the family, and I remain thankful to him for his thoughtful gesture.
Life keeps moving on, and time seems to fly at breakneck speed. Soon, my daughter and son-in-law will be arriving in Chennai for a short visit towards the end of June. I am certain there will be many more memorable moments, photographs, tea sessions, and snacks at the tea kadai by then — and hopefully, my dentures too will be in place by that time!
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