As we partied around the globe, my brothers and I abandoned our grandmother in a 'Home' in Andheri. She is not around, any longer, but when my turn arrives, I hope the angel of mercy shows up with more than just hair oil - in a nip sized flask. Do feel free to read between the lines. eric.
--- On Sun, 6/28/09, Luis Vas <luissr...@gmail.com> wrote: From: Luis Vas <luissr...@gmail.com> Subject: [Goanet] Good samaritan Rickshaw driver He said that he goes to an old age home for women in Andheri once a week or whenever he has some extra income, where he donates tooth brushes, toothpastes, soap, hair oil, and other items of daily use. He pointed out to a painted message below the meter that read: "25 per cent discount on metered fare for the handicapped. Free rides for blind passengers up to Rs. 50. My wife and I were struck with awe. The man was a HERO! A hero who deserves all our respect. Our journey came to an end; 45 minutes of a lesson in humility, selflessness, and of a hero-worshipping Mumbai, my temporary home. We disembarked, and all I could do was to pay him a tip that would hardly cover a free ride for a blind man.*