OK, so this is Malini, with whom I went to college. We lived in Dawes House, the French house, at Smith. We never spoke French. 

Malini is now intimidatingly accomplished, beautiful and brilliant. In addition to sitting on the boards of such companies as Unilever, she runs her own organization that promotes sustainable eco business practices (mostly in India) and is raising three wonderful children (Leyla, Alexander, and Sofia) in a beautiful home in the South End of London. Yeah, and she’s a consummate chef, gardener and triathlete. Malini makes Deirdre think Deirdre doth not do enough with this life.

Sofala, another college friend’s daughter, is also in town staying with Malini. More on her later. Must friend her mother on Facebook now!