An ambiguous title, I agree!! But it was infact, A Crack that inspired me to crack open the mystery of my mind and take a crack at… Read more “✨Crack✨”
Category: Life as I see it…
My pieces aim at sharing what I come across in daily life.. the events and happenings that stir, make or break me in addition to having an indelible impact on my mind.
Why Write?
I came across these beautiful lines on the internet today and couldn’t resist sharing.. If I put my heart into it, I can give a million other… Read more “Why Write?”
The Oldguard…
Long before the advent of the internet and eons before the modern teaching-learning methodology evolved, the best and in my opinion, the only ways were to learn… Read more “The Oldguard… “
A Tribute…
Grief is such a personal emotion and yet reminiscing someone we love after they have passed on, through our words or in our hearts, is cathartic, therapeutic… Read more “A Tribute… “
✨Coup de Grace!!!✨
I choose to love you in silence For in silence, I find no rejection. I choose to love you in loneliness For in loneliness, no one owns… Read more “✨Coup de Grace!!!✨ “
Unshackling the Mind.
Not for everyone, Small Town Living. Not for everyone, the Fetters of Conservatism. Not for everyone, the Maxims of Society. Not for everyone, the Inhibitions of Gender.… Read more “Unshackling the Mind. “
The Final Frontier
Diwali festivities over, I had a wonderful day today with guests and relatives, friends and loved ones turning up to meet us. Yet another gentle reminder that… Read more “The Final Frontier “
Deconstructing (the) Diwali Dilemma
No, my dilemma this festive season does not root from the confusion of whether or not I should light India made Diyas or Chinese bulbs , or… Read more “Deconstructing (the) Diwali Dilemma “
I Believe in Magic✨
“Do you like Country music?” asked Prakirti. My last blog must have led her to believe that I understood the western music scene quite well, so I… Read more “I Believe in Magic✨”
Love’s illusions I recall
I am not a huge fan of pop music from the 50s and the 60s. The first time I heard this beautiful song was in the movie… Read more “Love’s illusions I recall”
Down Memory Lane
Remembrance, Reminiscence, Recollection or simply memory- a thing or feeling that stays even after it is long gone. Sometimes such retrospective moments are so strong and vivid… Read more “Down Memory Lane”
Ethics & the Young
Halfway through E. R. Braithwaite’s modern classic- To Sir, With Love, I feel a sense of pride to be a part of the teaching community. The patience… Read more “Ethics & the Young”
Of Hope & Despair…
For days now, it has been on my mind. Infact it is the only thing on my mind for the past couple of months. Like other things… Read more “Of Hope & Despair… “
The Fall
This, right here right now, is the nicest time of the year weather wise. The long grueling summers finally give way to cool breeze and purple skies,… Read more “The Fall”
Just Desserts…
Yesterday someone shared an interesting insight about fate, destiny and human behavior with me. She said that our destinies are intertwined with those of the people we… Read more “Just Desserts… “
Of God and Other things!
I have been an atheist since I understood the concept of God and religion. The idea of bowing and scraping in front of man- made idols always… Read more “Of God and Other things! “
Long road Home…
I entered my Bank this morning to an unfamiliar face in the manager’s cabin. Engrossed deeply in his papers, he lacked familiarity & warmth. My eyes began… Read more “Long road Home…”
In Bereavement…
The Smallest Coffins are the Heaviest… No child deserves to have his life cut short in such an inhuman gruesome manner. It is not fate or an… Read more “In Bereavement…”
Nostalgia..
This morning I was looking for something. Not finding it I decided to open my childhood cupboard, the one whose use I had given up years back.… Read more “Nostalgia..”
