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Priyanka Bhadani's avatar

Love it, Raju.

This: “hey, let’s use this extra piece of flesh to put up some shiny piece of art” 😂😂

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Raju Tai's avatar

Thank you, Priyanka. 💘

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Samira's avatar

What an insightful list Raju! Loved all of it - but some of it more. Its in incredible how you layer class and society in seemingly harmless lists.

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Raju Tai's avatar

Thank you, Samira. For seeing that and showing it to me. Funny how we don't notice these things about our own writing until a writer friend points it out! <3

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Alaknanda Sengupta's avatar

This is so Raju! Wisdom and mirth mix together in every line. And I totally agree about the scented erasers😀

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Raju Tai's avatar

Awww Alaknanda.. How do you see me so well?💗

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andromeda's avatar

I feel like i wrote atleast half of that list if not more.. can we be friends? im a teacher too, currently stuck in the worst time of my life.. your words are almost like a once a month phone call from my second mother in delhi, but nicer, she only scolds and tells me to hurry up and get married.. im not sure yet what your seasons are or what substack is, but ill explore. and come back when i need a hot cup of your thoughts.. see ya soon!

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Raju Tai's avatar

Hi!! So glad to read this comment! Being a teacher is a rollercoaster..hope you find relief from the stuckness.. ❤️

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Preeti Sahai's avatar

What a list!! The shame you help them kids confront, the number of things they might feel ashamed of and the number of things they might shame their teachers for….listed so playfully ♥️. What craft!

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Raju Tai's avatar

Thank you Preeti, that is sooo warm of you. ♥️

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Vasant Nath's avatar

Very happy to have found you and your lovely newsletter. I too am obsessed with stationary!

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Raju Tai's avatar

Equally delighted to find your newsletter too, Vasant... eager to do a deeper dive soon 🌺☺️

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