Much to my surprise this blog has persisted.
What began as an experiment has today become a part of my life. Almost as a chronicle of my life and everything that touches it. In the past four years there have been several occasions when I have felt that this blog has crossed its best by date. But each time I’ve thought of shutting shop, I have (miraculously) found a reason to continue. The last time I shut the blog, I was very sure I wasn’t going to be writing again. But here I am, back at Churningthewordmill, wondering what the topic for my next post should be.
When I read the posts I wrote 2-3 years back, I sometimes find myself embarrassed. I wrote like this?! Oh god. I then wonder if it wouldn’t be better to just start afresh. Let history be buried six feet under (or more) and begin a new blog altogether. I’ve tried that. But it’s no fun. This space, this name is familiar. Its home. Plus while the old writing is embarrassing, it is a means for me to know where I started from. Its history. Its good, at least for now.
I’d rather you learn about me from the blog, but to get started let me spell out the basics for you. I work in the social development field. Currently a resident of Delhi, I left a part of me in Mumbai (I’ll call it Bombay, if you don’t mind) when I moved cities. Reading and baking are what I do when I have time on hand. Since I left the oven back home in Bombay, I only read these days. I’ve also picked up embroidery lately. That’s not going too well, so don’t ask.
Just like all other bloggers, I love to hear from you. The comments field is all yours. Just remember the opinions and views you read here are a personal expression and you may or may not agree to them. Thats fine, we can agree to disagree, so long as we all know that the intention of any post was not to hurt sentiments. Oh also, if you don’t mind, I’ll call Mumbai Bombay. I like it better that way. 
If you wish to get in touch over mail, you can write to churningthewordmill@gmail.com.
March 24, 2008 at 8:37 PM
My first time here and I’ll surely drop in regularly to read the updates!
March 24, 2008 at 8:40 PM
hi pooh…thanks come stopping over..do drop in whenever you like
June 17, 2008 at 2:30 PM
Ma’am, kaam ho gaya hai… wohi jo apney supari di thi na, uska,,,,
he he he,,,
you wanted a translation of my poem ‘sach’, i was scared, but did feel encouraged and finished doing it just now
and by the way, this gmail address you’ve given doesnt work, the mail bounced back.
June 17, 2008 at 3:23 PM
manpreet- thanks!im coming over to read.
the gmail address doesnt work? it was working it last night! lemme check and get back to u.
September 3, 2008 at 9:16 PM
Cute little blog you got here… Came here through Roop’s blog. Adding ya to my blogroll
September 4, 2008 at 3:51 PM
thanks nova..:)
November 6, 2008 at 5:51 AM
you have got a really nice blog… keep going
December 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
somehow dropped in here…but i am glad i came here…dint yet read posts fully but its very special blog thats what I felt now!
Would be back soon !
Very very impressive outlook!
December 20, 2008 at 6:39 PM
Hi, my first time here. If you live in Mumbai, do read about the anagram genius and the announcement of a talk by Anu Garg shortly in my latest blogpost.
April 15, 2009 at 1:40 AM
Not my first time here just wanted to read the about page
as i don’t have any LOL !!!
April 29, 2009 at 5:33 AM
My first time here .
‘Churningtheworldmill’ is an excellent name .Can there be a shorter one as well ?
Best wishes.
June 24, 2009 at 10:57 PM
arrived here while blog hopping. Good blog. Subscribing to it.
July 4, 2009 at 3:22 AM
very nice blog
really wonderful
thanks arun..where did u come from?
http://blogprints.wordpress.com/
August 31, 2009 at 4:53 PM
a very interesting blog !
I am starting 2 blog after seeing yours
November 5, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Nice to meet you!
Thanks for commenting on my blog.
Come back soon!
November 17, 2009 at 10:15 PM
I must say I am impressed. Not just impressed but highly impressed.
This part of you I never knew, though suspected.
I enjoyed reading today and will keep coming back.
December 24, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Wish you a very happy year ahead, Mandu. Happy 2010!
thanks a bunch Sol!!
May 20, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Many Many Happy Returns Of The Day!!!!!!!!!!
Hope you enjoy ur bday Mandy, and have a great time! Wish you a soooper dooper year ahead!
*tight celebration hugs* and loads of muahs!!!!
One last thing…. Pics of cake!!! Pliss to post!!
July 12, 2010 at 5:11 PM
Enjoyed reading your most of ur post…m subscribing to it
January 16, 2012 at 10:36 PM
Beautiful blog…wonderful writing – straight from the heart!!