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Caribbean Pundit: Thankful Tribute

Pan: Betel. Or quintessentially creole, made anew, pan-American music Aloo: also Native American, the staff of life, versatile with curry Naan: often translated roti, chapati, dhaalpuri, but not rotisserie Dholak: the drums that doubled (not Doubles) as tassa, for Hosay I : I, too, know bitter sugar, the syrupy blood of plantations Tasted: Tasted the brotherhood of the boat, in another middle passage Appointments: with pen. She is a better pendit than Claude McKay, CLR, VS ...

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Date: 5/21/2018 4:09:00 PM
What happenin' Pandita. A distinct pleasure! Shalom, shalom, sitaram
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Date: 5/21/2018 2:17:00 PM
Anil, this is indeed a wonderful tribute you have penned, my friend! I am so honored! Also, I am a naan lover - love it hot with some wonderful, delicious "melt-in-your-mouth curry!" :-). Have a beautiful day! Pandita
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