Curse of War

I kept this hidden for four decades. But it appears that the end is nearing. I lost the battle for peace. The denizens of this country were a mentally and emotionally battered lot, after the last war. They lost everything, and had to rebuild life from scratch. It needed a lot of planning, moral support … Continue reading Curse of War

Outlines

I want to …. create a culinary masterpiece for dinner every day ….sail away on that dream cruise with a dream companion …. create that dream space called home …..let the light of my soul shine in the world Before that, I need to create the perfect vessels to make those dreams come true.   … Continue reading Outlines

Rebuilding

There is something scary about rebuilding – the fact that a previous edifice or structure has been destroyed. It means loss of labor, wealth, investments, resources and assumptions. What causes pain is our erroneous assumption about its indestructibility. I see the change about assumptions in business. Accounting principles in the past were built on the … Continue reading Rebuilding

I knew ….

"Stop the car! This is where I always met him. This is the place where he will wait for me." "Are you sure? We are in the wilderness." "Believe me…." Two days and a night of camping there were not easy. We had a tent and some supplies to survive. We decided to drive off … Continue reading I knew ….

JSW Prompt

Life takes unexpected turns. But are they always unexpected? Deep inside, somewhere there lies a fear of the unknown, anticipation of the worst, but outwardly the mask of confidence stays glued on. Could I have prepared myself better? Could things have happened in this manner or that? Reality stares in the face, and yet, the … Continue reading JSW Prompt

Coldest fire

“This is the coldest fire that I have ever witnessed.” “Stop talking in riddles.” “Well, fire just burns. We label it with nouns such as glow, warmth, heat or destruction.” “It is the intensity that matters.” “The intensity links up more to human emotions at that point of time.  Of what use is a bonfire … Continue reading Coldest fire