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The big David – Philip – Martin – Bunyan Family Reunion

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Joel

The big event of the weekend was a grand family reunion for members of the David, Martin, and Philip families. I’ve never attended a formal family reunion so this was an interesting experience. Not everyone made it from around the … Continue reading →

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Lunch and dinner with the Phillips cousins

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Joel

On Friday, we drove into a section of Bangalore to meet with a bunch of my wife’s cousins from her mother’s side for lunch at Hotel Imperial. It supposedly has amazing food, and is well know for their red chicken. … Continue reading →

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India 2019 – Our 1st day in Bangalore, and dinner with the David clan

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Joel

My wife’s uncle Dipu picked us up from the Bangalore International Airport after we exit Immigration and Customs after 3 AM. A hired driver drove us all to their flat in about 45 minutes, and we met up with my … Continue reading →

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Passing the time at Frankfurt Airport until our flight to Bangalore

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Joel
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Guttentag! 1st stop – Frankfurt!

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Joel
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After 2+ years of planning, we’re on our way to India

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Joel

More than two years ago, we started thinking about a big trip to India. While the details and dates changed over time, the general outline was that we would time the trip to coincide with the extended David family in … Continue reading →

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Found an old photo of the kids and their Dubai cousins

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Joel

Going through my iPad and I found this photo they took a few years ago when my wife’s cousin & family came to visit the States. They will get to hang out again next week. I hope they’re looking forward … Continue reading →

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Trying out my new Nikon 35 mm lens, WD My Passport Wireless SSD, and Adobe Lightroom for iOS

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Joel

For the upcoming India trip, I wanted to get some additional photography gear. For one thing, I’ve had my eye on a 35 mm fast prime lens for street photography and headshots. I’ve been using a 50 mm prime lens … Continue reading →

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The spring and summer of Broadway shows

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Joel

Namita has been on a lucky streak this summer. For some time now, she’s been playing these mobile app-based lotteries daily to perchance win discounted tickets to see various musicals on Broadway. Last year, she won two different pairs of … Continue reading →

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With the kids away, the adults went out to play… and watch The Farewell (2019)

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel

Last Sunday with both of the kids away for a week at their respective summer camps, we had some free time to ourselves. We wanted to watch The Farewell (2019), starring Awkwafina. Oddly enough, the film isn’t playing anywhere near … Continue reading →

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