Kali puja

Last night was Kali puja. It went very well, and I enjoyed myself. I liked hearing the usual chanting which I recognize, and I liked hearing the chanting special for Kali. I got dressed up, wearing mostly black. Prasad afterward was delicious. I saved the samosa for Erik.

It's also Diwali. Happy Festival of Light. Swami said light symbolizes truth. On the veranda were rows of small fishbowls filled with water, with a floating candle in each. It made the night feel magical.

A friend sent us the second draft of a poem he wrote, and Erik's taking a long time this morning writing a response. I wrote something long and quick this morning.