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July 30, 2007

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It’s poor form to leave a party without saying goodbye. And though for a while now I’ve done little more than relax on the porch and watch the revelers come and go, it’s time now for me to head back out into the city. I’ve had a rich and productive experience here and I thank you all for the insight and the perspectives; you’ve helped me through changes and contributed to my growth in ways you don’t know. I don’t have time to blog at this point, but there are other ways to maintain and contribute to online communities, and I look forward to running into some of you in those future settings. To everyone: Go forward with honesty, kindness, and joy in our complex and ambiguous diasporic lives. PEACE.

siddhartha on July 30, 2007 09:30 AM in Blog · T·r·a·c·k·b·a·c·k address · Direct link · Email post

81 comments

1 · No von Mises on July 30, 2007 09:56 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

I knew it and I'm deeply saddened...

you’ve helped me through changes and contributed to my growth in ways you don’t know.

likewise, man, likewise.

Blaze trails.

2 · Prabha on July 30, 2007 09:56 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Bye Siddhartha. Sorry to see you go. Have enjoyed this blog for a while now that it feels like a 'home' on the web.

3 · Blue on July 30, 2007 09:59 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Stay awesome. ^__^

4 · Chaitan on July 30, 2007 10:01 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Good Luck!

5 · Shodan on July 30, 2007 10:01 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Siddhartha,
Best wishes and all that. Hopefully the party will continue at Illhindu.

6 · ashvin on July 30, 2007 10:29 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

All the best with the new gig Siddhartha. You'll be missed here.

7 · JOAT on July 30, 2007 10:31 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Awww man all the best to you. Stay smooth and brilliant.

8 · Camille on July 30, 2007 10:39 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

I'm sorry to see you go, Siddhartha, but good luck! :)

9 · Sree Sreenivasan on July 30, 2007 10:45 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

S: Really sorry to lose your voice HERE - but looking forward to catching it elsewhere. All the best, SS

10 · chicagodesidiva on July 30, 2007 10:52 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

I mostly lurked on your posts, but I did enjoy them. Best of luck!

11 · SemiDesiMasala on July 30, 2007 11:01 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Siddhartha,

Thank you for the time that you spent on this blog and for all of your posts. I enjoyed reading your work and it was one of the things that made me stick with this blog in the first place. Best of luck and I hope we will see you around here from time to time.

:0)
SemiDesiMasala

12 · shlok on July 30, 2007 11:04 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

you’ve helped me through changes and contributed to my growth in ways you don’t know

dude likewise. very unfotunate we didn't get a chance to chat the other Friday, but stoked to meet you regardless. you, cica and ultra were the main reason i came up to NYC. best of luck bro.

13 · Pooja on July 30, 2007 11:06 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

NOOOOO! I was waiting for your "comeback" post. All the best and I am sure I'll catch you 'round town.

14 · BrooklynBrown on July 30, 2007 11:10 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

without a doubt, with your skilled rhetoric in posts and strong arguments in the comment sections, you were my favorite mutineer.

best of luck in any future activities!

15 · Yo Dad on July 30, 2007 11:10 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Siddahartha: Good luck and Godspeed. You will be missed at SM.

16 · Yo Dad on July 30, 2007 11:12 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

I guess like son like father. I cannot spell!! SIDDHARTHA - OK

17 · Kush Tandon on July 30, 2007 11:18 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

All the best, Siddhartha.

18 · Sandeep on July 30, 2007 11:20 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Yes, sad to hear you're leaving man. I've actually met you a few times -- at Patrick Cox's or Bianca and Phillip's house probably and once at a Rashid Taha concert at the Paradise.

19 · Salil Maniktahla on July 30, 2007 11:51 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Best of luck, man.

20 · Filmiholic on July 30, 2007 12:07 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

SM with no SM??

Mais, ce n'est pas possible!

At least we can enjoy you online and on air at WNYC.

Best of luck in all that you do,
felinely yours,
Filmiholic

21 · gangtok slim on July 30, 2007 12:07 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Of all the talent here at SM, I'm proud to say I felt your writing among the most thought provoking and honest. I will miss that unique outlook.

22 · rudie_c on July 30, 2007 12:20 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

really enjoyed your posts.

good luck, god bless!!

23 · chachaji on July 30, 2007 12:22 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Siddhartha, sad to see you leaving SM.

My first comment here at SM was on one of your posts. And browsing the archives, I came across your conversations with Desi Dancer on interraciality and desiness, and those were long, thoroughly insightful explorations of a kind I haven't read anywhere else.

I also absolutely loved how you got into cricket during the World Cup and brought us dispatches from Indo-Carib bars. Your unique takes on art and music and desiness will also be missed.

But there's always your own blog and NPR, and you will probably continue to comment here, either as yourself or incognito, right? :)

Good luck, friend.

24 · Ani on July 30, 2007 12:34 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Too bad for us and best of luck to you.

25 · GujuDude on July 30, 2007 12:37 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Goodluck!

Thanks for your time and effort, it was informative and appreciated.

26 · chick peaq on July 30, 2007 01:13 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

mr. mitter: you know my thoughts... be well... be in touch... ;)

27 · chick pea on July 30, 2007 01:14 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

mr. mitter: you know my thoughts... be well... be in touch... ;)

28 · Project 37 on July 30, 2007 01:15 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

You will certainly be missed at SM, sir. Looking forward to catching you on WNYC. Good luck with your future endeavors!

29 · Neale on July 30, 2007 01:16 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Siddhartha,
Will miss your posts. All the best.

30 · coffeescoop on July 30, 2007 01:17 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

I second #21. Was just going to ask you to return from summer vacation.

Thanks for the great posts!

31 · mayur on July 30, 2007 01:24 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Hind-Jew,
Your contributions have been among my favourites. Good luck to ya bud..

32 · Mr Kobayashi on July 30, 2007 01:46 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

You brung it proper like it needed to be broughten.

Nuff respect.

33 · Seahawks fan on July 30, 2007 01:49 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

SM won't be the same without you. You were ~~one of~~ the best.

34 · No Desh on July 30, 2007 02:13 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

I've always enjoyed reading your well-written posts. Best of luck in your endeavors. I just now hope that ennis and amardeep don't jump ship!

35 · voiceinthehead on July 30, 2007 02:30 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Aw, what a tragedy. SM has become a better place because of you. You will be missed.

36 · SM Intern on July 30, 2007 02:35 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

I just now hope that ennis and amardeep don't jump ship!

I will convey to Abhi and Anna that you don't mind if they do. ;)

Siddhartha, you were always the gentlest, to the interns. Your kindness (and the music wafting out of your room) will be missed.

37 · No Desh on July 30, 2007 02:49 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

SM Intern wrote:

I will convey to Abhi and Anna that you don't mind if they do. ;)

Well, since this is Abhi's endeavor (unless I have an incorrect version of SM history in my mind), I figure if he stays, SM stays and vice versa. Intern, I always knew there was a trouble-making streak below that mild-mannered exterior! Must be all the bananas...

38 · Lizzie (greeneyed fem) on July 30, 2007 02:49 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Siddhartha:

You've been one of my very favorite posters to read and follow here. Thank you for all you've contributed, and good luck with all you're moving on to! All my best wishes to you and yours.

39 · coach diesel on July 30, 2007 02:49 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Damn.

Amigo sabio...you know.

40 · Rahul on July 30, 2007 02:55 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Ah, siddhartha, you bid farewell in your typical, Buddha-like enigmatic style. Happy travels, man, with whatever you do, and maybe I will meet you sometime.

P.S: Is 5000 the number of your post? Were you just waiting for that milestone to bid adieu?

41 · coach diesel on July 30, 2007 03:05 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Rahul,
Re: 5000

42 · Manju on July 30, 2007 03:07 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Siddhartha:

You arrived at the party bearing a fine bottle of Sour Mash, a witty sidekick, and a wicked intellect. Oozing charm and elegance rivaled only by the Antichrist, you had half the ladies present removing their panties faster than the by the Tom Jones Fan Club attempting to secure an encore. And then you were gone.

Too soon I might add. Too soon.

Respect.

43 · indianoguy on July 30, 2007 03:36 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Thanks dude and good luck

44 · kurma on July 30, 2007 03:51 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Say it ain't so!! Good luck, Siddhartha. Thanks for all the fantastic posts. I do hope you'll stop by every now and then with a comment.

45 · dilettante on July 30, 2007 03:52 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

It was one of your post that 'made me'de-lurk, all the best, bye :-(

46 · pied piper on July 30, 2007 04:22 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

thanks for elevating the discourse and decency, brother. will miss you around here, but as filmiholic says, thank goodness for WNYC. peace.

47 · Rahul on July 30, 2007 04:23 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Rahul, Re: 5000

Thanks for the clarification, coach. I guess I wasn't cool enough to figure it out :)

48 · brownelf on July 30, 2007 04:32 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Thanks for the good times! I too first delurked to comment on one of your posts. Go well and come back to visit, or let us know where to find you.

49 · Kenyandesi on July 30, 2007 05:12 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

kwa heri. your posts will be terribly missed

50 · iABD on July 30, 2007 06:06 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

I'm really sad to find out you're leaving. Thanks for all you have added to this community. Best wishes to you in future.

51 · shireen on July 30, 2007 06:59 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Oo-Bop-Sh' Bam, taking it Straight, No Chaser

All The Things You Are, Sweet And Lovely, So Tranquilizin'

without you

A Different Journey, Life Between The Exit Signs, a Chromatic Aberration

Pout's Over, will be Jumpin' With Symphony Sid on the WNYC Ooh-Pa-Pa-Dah

Have A Real Time Moonchild In Your Quiet Place

Bye-Ya

52 · venkat on July 30, 2007 07:01 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Is Siddharth doing a "Buddha" here?

53 · melbourne desi on July 30, 2007 07:10 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Siddhartha - Bloody shame that you are not blogging these day. Auf wiedersehen or should it be Auf schriebersehen?

54 · sheilaa on July 30, 2007 07:13 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Siddhartha - im gonna really miss your posts and thoughtful insights on pretty much every desilicious topic out there. good luck in the future!

55 · sakshi on July 30, 2007 07:33 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

All the best for the future. And thanks again for some of my favourite posts on SM.

56 · AF on July 30, 2007 08:22 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Best of luck! Thanks for all the interesting reads. Do keep us posted if and when you start a blog or online community of yours!

57 · Sriram on July 30, 2007 08:27 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

I'm going to miss your posts bro, best of luck.

58 · Amitabh on July 30, 2007 08:50 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Siddhartha, thanks for all the excellent posts. You're a good man and a good writer. Best of luck.

59 · circus in jungle on July 30, 2007 10:29 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Thanks for the posts & writing!

60 · brimful on July 30, 2007 10:56 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

BOO. That is all.

61 · fsowalla on July 30, 2007 11:09 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Good luck and good wishes.

62 · Al_Chutiya_for_debauchery on July 30, 2007 11:43 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

You will be missed, brother.

63 · Amrita on July 31, 2007 12:02 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Hey Siddhartha, you made my year one day last February! Will miss you and will keep an eye on your girl M.I.A....Have some good times and please come back for at least a guest appearance one day!

64 · Shruti on July 31, 2007 02:35 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

My friend, you've made your exit in the sagely manner of your namesake; I shan't ask for more, no matter how much I'll miss your voice here.

I look forward to seeing you bring it wherever life takes you. Do it like you do.

65 · dipanjan on July 31, 2007 02:57 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Your compassion and insights will be missed. Thanks and best wishes.

66 · Ravi the Lurker on July 31, 2007 05:50 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Bye Siddhartha! Looking forward to reading your comments when you have the chance to write something.

67 · sigh! on July 31, 2007 09:08 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

cheers mate..

68 · DJ Drrrty Poonjabi on July 31, 2007 09:35 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

I return from a blissful weekend in the remote backwaters of San Francisco, happily away from the computer, and what do I return to? Y'alls been talking about me, whitey's been steeling our wimmen, and, most shocking of all, our resident bodhisattva has just completed his 10 step plan.

It's too much to process. I'm going back to the Tea Garden to make sense of all this malarky.

Good luck, Siddartha- you'll truly be missed 'round these parts.

69 · musical on July 31, 2007 11:03 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Best wishes to you, Siddhartha. and thanks for all those wonderful writings here.

70 · Shalu on July 31, 2007 11:34 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Best of luck to you and I hope you have plans to come back often to visit.

71 · aphoenix on July 31, 2007 12:30 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

i enjoyed your posts the most and you will be thoroughly missed!

72 · Neale on July 31, 2007 03:44 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Siddhartha,
How about guest hosting our end-of-the-year music poll?

73 · kavita on July 31, 2007 03:52 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Oh Siddhartha! Say it isn't so!

"There would have been a time for such a word.
Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow..."

That voodoo that you do so well will be much missed hereabouts.

74 · AR on July 31, 2007 04:44 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

You've been one of my favorite posters. Thank you for your excellent contribution. All the best to you in what ever you may peruse.

75 · Shankar on July 31, 2007 05:15 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

I've loved so many of your posts here. All the very best!

76 · Maitri on July 31, 2007 05:34 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Great work here, Siddhartha! Stay in touch and let me know if you're ever in New Orleans.

77 · siddhartha on August 1, 2007 08:25 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Thanks, everyone. It means a lot to me. Nuff respect. I'll see you around...

78 · GB on August 1, 2007 12:37 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

All the best! Shall continue to catch you on WNYC, halfway across the world here, thanks to streaming audio. And shall look forwardd to reading your comments on SM.

79 · tash on August 2, 2007 07:36 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Awww...you were definitely my favourite Hinjew in this corner of the blogosphere...go in PEACE :)

80 · Denise on August 3, 2007 10:19 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

You will be missed, Siddhartha. Terribly missed.
All the best to you and visit Richmond Hill more often, will ya?

81 · Farouk Engineer on August 4, 2007 08:19 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Enough Respect.

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