Molly looked crestfallen. “What happens when a leader you worship,displays negative behavior.” “Stop worshipping.” “But… “ Unconditioning was clearly not easy for her. “The majesty of a crane lies in its ability to rise up to the challenge. Stooping down or swooping down on anybody other than aggressors earns him no respect.” “I have been … Continue reading The Majesty of Cranes
“The view is hazy. Does the sky always look like this after a nuclear test?” “Remove the grain from the picture, and add a new one. What goes out in the media should be palatable.” “Aahh, the media… they don’t understand science.” “How can they? Nobody has done it so close to a city before.” … Continue reading Hazy Outlook
Autobiographies are passe. We write memoirs, which allow us to unleash selective amnesia. It helps us…. and helps the people associated with our lives. We wish to share to make a point, or document selected facts for posterity, or just indulge in self-obsession. But privacy remains a priority. We don’t want to let it all … Continue reading Stories worth sharing
A crowd gathered near the shore in the old port town. Women have always been punished for crossing the line. Eve took a bite of the apple. Sita crossed the line drawn by one man, to be kidnapped by another. The crimes against women have increased since, and the victim blamed. I tried to escape … Continue reading On the other side of the line
“Who am I to forgive, if there is no right or wrong? It was the other’s life and circumstances on one side, and mine on another. The clash was incidental.” “What am I fighting for, if there is nothing to preserve? The world will take its own course anyway, after I perish.” “What am I … Continue reading Portals
The place had a distinct déjà vu feel to it. The green foliage was missing, and the flowing stream of water replaced by blue specks. The plane crash had left him stranded, and the only option was to wait for rescue. He suddenly recalled that painting. It had made him rich overnight. He hoped that … Continue reading Deja Vu
“The good life I once had floated away. Its remnants on the shore won’t let me start a new life. The salinity of experience does not allow.” Elaine was refusing an offer to set up an offshore branch of a large business firm. She was brilliant and well-qualified, but broken by vicissitudes of life. “Plants … Continue reading Seashore Palms
I met a spiritualist who said that obesity may be a result of bottled up rage. Cortisol collects in the form of gel, which does not disappear with diet or exercise. What is the remedy that you prescribe for accretion on the soul, Mr. Expert? How do I forgive sweet talkers who robbed me of … Continue reading Where are you?
His smile was like some kind of magic. It reminded me of Linda Goodman’s description of a particular zodiac sign. They just have to say, ‘Pass the pickles please’ with a smile, and the pickle-passer is soon palpitating with interest. Anyway, I’ve learnt to decipher the intentions of people now. Smiles and words need to … Continue reading Unmoved
The lantern fish was holding a seminar for other species. “The bottom of the ocean has a temperature of minus 28 degree Fahrenheit, and you need to learn to survive it. We teach you another sport – use your lower pectoral fins as legs to walk on the bottom of the ocean, and explore it … Continue reading Holiday Resorts
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