•On Ma and Hope My mother is like 'hope' to me. It may not be always present, it may not be possible to tell all the secrets to Ma, but we all know she is always here. I can fight against you, infinite times if you say hope is bluff. Likewise, I won't let you tell a word against my Ma. Who are you? It's not always smooth. Even tasty butter scotch ice creams have nuts and unevenness. I never had a relationship without misunderstandings so far. But the one with Ma, has been unique. She served me food, even on
