The Stats section has been an eye-opener. It is more about the distribution, than the format or quality. Lessons learnt for 2018.... The most viewed posts are reproduced below. 1. THANE CREEK BRIDGE Neha Kulkarni was a regular commuter in the ladies’ compartment, on the 9.17 pm Ambarnath local from Dadar to Kalyan. She worked … Continue reading TOP 10 of 2017 On My WordPress Blog
George quit a high-paying sales job to become a writer. His friends and family were perplexed. “What made you do that?” “It is easy to set writing goals for the year. Vision boards are complex when achievement of goals is subject to the ecosystem ….” “Everything depends on the ecosystem.” “Sure, but markets are uncertain … Continue reading Borrowed Light
The lights were dim, and the voice soothing. “You are in a safe, peaceful and calm place. Let my words wash over you. What do you see?” “Cubes in translucent colors … similar to the Rubik cube. I can move it to get different numbers.” “Move it. What do you see now?” “Two…. Seven … … Continue reading Misfired
“Seventeen Smith died today. I’m not sure if I should mourn or celebrate. His life was so full of ups and downs.” “Just celebrate. Life in linear motion is such an unrealistic picture. Non-linear motion allows one to turn back, go round the bend and emerge fresh and ready for another game. The circles and … Continue reading Circles and Curves
I live in a skin which is not mine. It is neither borrowed nor stolen. It is imposed by expectations of others. I try my best to do justice to the role, but keep chaffing under the burden. I long to be myself, but the price to be paid for freedom could be high. I … Continue reading Borrowed Skin
“There’s a different feel about the house.” His roving glance met the same furniture setting and décor. He was perhaps missing the fragrance of the white Mexican tuberoses Leila kept in the room on his visits. He had missed the subconscious association with the smell. Relationships do change with time, and Leila was embarking on … Continue reading Blossoming
This was the stall that sold the largest number of caps. A munchkin behind the counter was the center of attraction. He donned a different cap every day, and spun a story around it. He would then enact the character that he was playing, and keep onlookers entertained. He had a decent amount to take … Continue reading Renting Joy
I find the invitation card with a picture of five glasses interesting. Christmas is five days away. The traditional red and green are all there. A pair of scissors catches my attention, and it all falls in place. “Ah! It is a celebration of fifty episodes.” “Fifty episodes of what?” “Kelly has been serving freshness … Continue reading Merry Christmas
A session on Memory Training is on. What is your date of birth? 22nd January, 1987. You were born on a Thursday. The hall reverberates with applause. Later in the hotel room, I ask my fellow trainer, “Why do you need to pull ribbons out of a hat? We are training the students to improve … Continue reading Logic
“The moths around that street lamp give me an ominous feel. Don’t they know they will get torched?” “Perhaps, they do. But they cannot overcome their natural instincts. Just like a lover does…..” Bob looked at me dreamily, as his voice trailed off. It was his manner of expressing love, as he downed his sixth … Continue reading Ominous
