The article, “The miser’s advantage” (‘Open Page’ – More on the web”, November 19), of the octogenarian author who takes pride in being frugal enhances readers’ respect for him. The fact that his entire family cooperated with him in his endeavour to be on his own doubles our respect for his family.
In fact, this has also been the true life story of many similar, unsung and self-made men in our country who live with dignity and honour.
When I recently sent a letter to my relative, penned on a postcard, it came back to me undelivered. When I asked her, her reason was that she never entertained postcards. Life today seems to be all about pomp and grandeur, bereft of values and finer sentiments.
Pushpa Dorai,
Nurani, Kerala
