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looklook 84M
4534 posts
12/26/2022 8:01 am

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I know not if you will care
It is already more than 12 years; I signed in to this site while browsing social sites. Of course, I had to fill in the membership form and go through other formalities before I could enter the lobby which was then a crowded room. Some of the members I met in the lobby on that day do still peep into the rooms regularly. While some have disappeared without notice, some have passed away for good, some prefer not to come in the room for reasons best known to them.

I have no complaints to make against any member of this site including those who did not initially like my presence in chat rooms. I found my chat friends educated, knowledgeable, Kind, and wonderful people. I learned many things from them. Thanks, my chat friends for your kind attitude shown to me during the last few years. Take Care of yourselves, my chat friends. Keep safe.

I wish you all a happy and joyous New Year.

I know not if you will care
To remember this man
Coming and singing with no intent
Off and on at your door.

Time flows on,
So long as I am here,
I like to see the flash of a smile
Of sudden happiness on your face
If and when we meet,
My songs yearn after that.

Flowers blossom in spring,
Wither and fall in its wake.
The gift of fullness in the transient moment
Expresses their sole purpose.

But my days will come to an end,
The light will fade into dusk,
Melodies faint away to cease,
And the Veena retire to rest.

Till then let me sing
So long as I am here.
Won't the gift of your smile delight
and fill in these playful float-some moments?

This song was written by my favorite poet in Bengali, R N Tagore, long before I was born. Since then, the song has been translated into many languages. The one posted above was translated by Subrata Majumdar.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
12/26/2022 8:57 am

 Have a pleasant day.


CRAZYHORSE230 78M
1691 posts
12/26/2022 10:04 am

 LOO, U R ONE OF VERY FEW HERE THAAT ADDS MEANINGFUL COMMENTS AND INFORMATION TO THE BLOGS. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH

I INCLUDE MYSELF IN THE ONES ADDING LESS THAN YOU. SADLY I ALLOW EMOTIONS TO RUIN MY GOOD INTENTIONS

PLEASE CONTINUE TO POST UR BLOGS. I LOVE THE ONES U SHARE INCLUDING PICTURES AND THE HISTORY OF THE ARAE YOU LIVE. GOD BLESS YOU
THE DAYS WILL END ... TIME WILL BE ETERNAL


3Smiley4u 77F

12/26/2022 11:21 am

 Hi look.........I can relate to some of what you said. I joined this site in 2005 and I was so excited that sometimes I would be in chat almost all night,,,,,,lol. I see that there are not as many people now. Things change. You have always been a gentleman. In case you did not notice my old handle was brightsmile but I could not get it this time back so I am Smiley now.


B0B77021 80M
494 posts
12/26/2022 11:22 am

 I've enjoyed our conversations, both in blogdom and the chat room, and hope they will continue for a long time.

Bob


B0B77021 80M
494 posts
12/26/2022 11:23 am
    Quoting 3Smiley4u:
    Hi look.........I can relate to some of what you said. I joined this site in 2005 and I was so excited that sometimes I would be in chat almost all night,,,,,,lol. I see that there are not as many people now. Things change. You have always been a gentleman. In case you did not notice my old handle was brightsmile but I could not get it this time back so I am Smiley now.
Welcome back!


Darter50516 66M
3857 posts
12/26/2022 11:34 am

 Our actions reflect back onus whether good or bad even pon an old outdated social site such as this. HAPPY NEW YEAR LOOK.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
12/26/2022 1:37 pm
    Quoting CRAZYHORSE230:
    LOO, U R ONE OF VERY FEW HERE THAAT ADDS MEANINGFUL COMMENTS AND INFORMATION TO THE BLOGS. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH

    I INCLUDE MYSELF IN THE ONES ADDING LESS THAN YOU. SADLY I ALLOW EMOTIONS TO RUIN MY GOOD INTENTIONS

    PLEASE CONTINUE TO POST UR BLOGS. I LOVE THE ONES U SHARE INCLUDING PICTURES AND THE HISTORY OF THE ARAE YOU LIVE. GOD BLESS YOU
Thanks, Crazyhorse, for your comments. Don't blame yourself for getting emotional from time to time. I believe that we always struggle with our emotions. I read somewhere that "God gave humans emotions to prompt us to do something." Take care. Let the new year bring joy and happiness to you.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
12/26/2022 2:17 pm
    Quoting  :
Sandy, I read your blogs with interest always. Sometimes, our views on an issue become reciprocal. Though I have traveled a lot and visited many places, I have skipped visiting your wonderful country while I was seeing the American Cities from East to West on my way to Japan. I am not sure about living again somewhere either in this world or on another planet in our next life. It will be a miracle if it happens. Maybe, we would then be born in the same place, at the same time to meet each other.
Stay well, sandy. Have a pleasant 2023.


3Smiley4u 77F

12/26/2022 3:26 pm

 Thank you Bob.


Rocketship 80F
18567 posts
12/26/2022 4:15 pm

 Ahhhh...... Looklook~~ There is so much meaning in your words, and the words of the song you have quoted here, my friend.

Life long..... and Prosper!! Warm Hugsss~~~


Shartaun03 81F
6196 posts
12/26/2022 4:35 pm

 I always enjoy your blogs LookLook. You are one of the true gentlemen on this site. I haven't been in the chat room for a very long time so perhaps we did at some point but I don't recall those times. I have been on this site since 2006. It seems like forever. I used to be on the group site but the group I was on has disintegrated so now I am just on the blogs.
Wishing you a very happy and wonderful 2023. May it bring you many blessings.


myseek1 80F
1376 posts
12/26/2022 9:16 pm

 I do care..... you are one special person on this site, Anam. I am interested in your blogs, your thoughts and the information from your part of the world. The past three years I have been very much involved in family matters and other issues in my home country.......
Don't give up on this site! You would be missed by many people.
My wish for you: Never feel lonely, and may the year ahead have many enjoyable moments. God bless you!
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, what you do are in harmony - M. Gandhi


Shartaun03 81F
6196 posts
12/26/2022 9:40 pm
    Quoting Shartaun03:
    I always enjoy your blogs LookLook. You are one of the true gentlemen on this site. I haven't been in the chat room for a very long time so perhaps we did at some point but I don't recall those times. I have been on this site since 2006. It seems like forever. I used to be on the group site but the group I was on has disintegrated so now I am just on the blogs.
    Wishing you a very happy and wonderful 2023. May it bring you many blessings.
Oops it was actually 2003. Next year it will be 20 years that I joined this site. I guess I should celebrate....LOL!


looklook 84M
3925 posts
12/26/2022 9:45 pm
    Quoting 3Smiley4u:
    Hi look.........I can relate to some of what you said. I joined this site in 2005 and I was so excited that sometimes I would be in chat almost all night,,,,,,lol. I see that there are not as many people now. Things change. You have always been a gentleman. In case you did not notice my old handle was brightsmile but I could not get it this time back so I am Smiley now.
You will always be Brightsmile to me. I always enjoyed reading your thoughtful blogs. I am sure your lively artwork would find room in the Art Galleries of your great country. You are a creative lady, Bright. My granddaughter is an Artist too. She is studying to obtain the highest academic degree in Animation Art.
You are correct that things change. Sometimes such change is sudden. Perhaps in the case of this site, changes occurred gradually. Stay well and happy always, Smiley. Happy and Joyous New Year to you.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
12/26/2022 10:22 pm
    Quoting B0B77021:
    I've enjoyed our conversations, both in blogdom and the chat room, and hope they will continue for a long time.

    Bob
You are a wonderful conversationist, Bob. You know how to make your fellow Chatter accept your views while chatting. I always enjoyed talking to you and still do. Have a pleasant 2023.


maudie1957 74F
1262 posts
12/26/2022 10:25 pm

 I always enjoy your interesting blogs and beautiful pictures .Long may you continue to share them here with us. I never go into the chat rooms, but I'm sure I would enjoy chatting with you, Look.

Wishing you and yours a very Happy and Peaceful New Year.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
12/26/2022 10:57 pm
    Quoting Darter50516:
    Our actions reflect back onus whether good or bad even pon an old outdated social site such as this. HAPPY NEW YEAR LOOK.
Bret, you are so correct about our actions, past or present, good or bad. It always reflects. Cooking is an art. And you know the art well. I wonder who has helped you to be such a culinary artist? I wish you a prosperous 2023, Bret.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
12/26/2022 11:28 pm
    Quoting Rocketship:
    Ahhhh...... Looklook~~ There is so much meaning in your words, and the words of the song you have quoted here, my friend.

    Life long..... and Prosper!! Warm Hugsss~~~
Thank you so much for your post. I appreciate. Yes, Rock, the text of the song tells us all. I hope you are keeping well. Take care of yourself always. Live long and prosper.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
12/27/2022 12:28 am
    Quoting Shartaun03:
    I always enjoy your blogs LookLook. You are one of the true gentlemen on this site. I haven't been in the chat room for a very long time so perhaps we did at some point but I don't recall those times. I have been on this site since 2006. It seems like forever. I used to be on the group site but the group I was on has disintegrated so now I am just on the blogs.
    Wishing you a very happy and wonderful 2023. May it bring you many blessings.
So far as I could remember, Shartaun, I became a member of this site in the month of May 2010. Time passed very quickly when we were busy here and there. I recollect having seen you in the chat rooms many years ago. You are a good photographer too. I still wait to view photos shot by you for your Photo Friday Posts. Perhaps you don't know that some of my blogs were enriched by your meaningful comments. I became an active member of The Round Table Group mainly to communicate with its active members including you. I hope that the year 2023 brings happiness and joy to you. Be safe, dear Shartaun.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
12/27/2022 2:03 am
    Quoting myseek1:
    I do care..... you are one special person on this site, Anam. I am interested in your blogs, your thoughts and the information from your part of the world. The past three years I have been very much involved in family matters and other issues in my home country.......
    Don't give up on this site! You would be missed by many people.
    My wish for you: Never feel lonely, and may the year ahead have many enjoyable moments. God bless you!
Thank you so much for the inspiring comments left above, dear Karin. I hope your Granddaughter has since recovered from illness. The days I spent in your home country 47 years ago will always remain embedded in my heart. I enjoyed my time when I stayed in Luneburg to learn the German Language. My time with the Commerze Bank was equally productive for me.
Thanks for your compliments, Karin. Take care, my friend. God Bless you. Happy New Year.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
12/27/2022 2:08 am
    Quoting Shartaun03:
    Oops it was actually 2003. Next year it will be 20 years that I joined this site. I guess I should celebrate....LOL!
Never mind, dear Shartaun. Such things always happen in my case too. I believe that the celebration would be good. Meantime, Please take care of yourself.


looklook 84M
3925 posts
12/27/2022 2:48 am
    Quoting maudie1957:
    I always enjoy your interesting blogs and beautiful pictures .Long may you continue to share them here with us. I never go into the chat rooms, but I'm sure I would enjoy chatting with you, Look.

    Wishing you and yours a very Happy and Peaceful New Year.
Do you know what I enjoy when I read you on blog land? I enjoy reading your posts left on various blog pages of bloggers. I used to read your hubby's blogs too. If I am not wrong, you two have toured the world together. While visiting India, You must have skipped the country where I live. I miss you too in Chat rooms, dear Maudie. Have a joyous and trouble-free New Year, Dear Maudie. Be safe, dear friend.


Archer62 83F
7086 posts
12/27/2022 5:44 am

 LOOK, ALL MY VERY BEST WISHES TO YOU FOR THE END OF THIS YEAR. TAKE CARE AND STAY HEALTHY SO YOU WILL SING TO US FOR A LONG TIME TO COME.


TxJW035 81M

12/27/2022 8:46 am

 Look I remember back then.
Tell your granddaughter a guy in Texas remembers her painting of the dominant rickshaw with huge tires and people moving in the background. One in a dominant-colored red coat.

Our discussion of what she was stressing in the picture while painting AND if she would think the same way about it in the future.

That future is NOW. Many years later.
Some things are worth remembering. LOL
Perhaps you could repost the picture again.

Stay safe my friend.


Nileyears 71F
4208 posts
12/27/2022 9:02 am

 Hi Look! I have always enjoyed your blogs and you interactions with all those who comment on your blogs. I never visited the chat rooms much, though I did when I first joined, I found I enjoyed the blogs more.

Reading your blogs I can tell you have a good heart and a sweet soul.

I wish you a Happy New Year and look forward to reading more of your blogs.




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