We met at the school reunion a year ago. And now, Julie has invited me to see her cottage in the forest. One glance at the structure, and I exclaimed “Hey! You continue to be a Sly Stallone fan?” “Sly Stallone? What does he have to do with this cottage I designed and got built?” … Continue reading Crooked obsessions
Amber light streamed down from the arched windows, splattering the altar and their upturned faces. The bride and groom avoided looking at each other. The expressions were suitably solemn for the occasion, but tense …. certainly not happy. For a moment, the priest looked unsure of saying whatever he had to, but regained his composure. … Continue reading Amber
“I don’t think I can win this battle. All odds are stacked against me, and my voice will go unheard in the melee.” “What makes you feel less confident?” “It is a male dominated society, and they stand in support of each other. Unlike women, who tend to find fault with me.” “I stand with … Continue reading Screens
“What makes you so critical of these people?” “They are my target clientele for the next big product launch.” “Really? Aren’t you supposed to be kind to them, then?” “No, I will make them feel inadequate, and not up to date with the latest developments in the world market. I will encash on this insecurity … Continue reading Market strategy
Welcome to yet another week of keeping up to a challenge! It is a test of resilience for both host and partcipants, for sure, and we have made it pretty well so far. CHALLENGE We have been writing about the heroic, lofty ideas, rising up to the challenge, brave stories of survival. Today, I invite … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge-56
I am the maitre-d’hotel at this place, and I hate it. I count the cups once again. The shortfall needs to be billed to a poor guy who cannot afford a paycut. What a Scrooge is the owner of this place! 1,2,3,4 … big … small … I count again, and report all is okay. … Continue reading What was she thinking?
You scolded me yesterday, and I kept my face towards the wall for some time. I hope you got the message, because you petted me, before going to work today. I don’t know why but I still love you. Maybe, because I don’t have much else to do. Maybe, I am just created to love, … Continue reading I don’t know why, but ….
It is a ritual for budding sportsmen to tie a shoe on this tree. They believe it gives success. What started as a way of documenting my son’s journey from childhood to youth has become a beacon of hope to so many. He became a legend for early success, before leaving us forever. Twittering … Continue reading Rituals
It is the cobbler’s ancestral art. The family produced the best Kolhapuri chappals in the market – durable and economical. Jeans and kurtas with Kolhapuri chappals was the trending attire for students and coffee shop intellectuals. Then the winds of fashion stopped flowing in his direction. He knew no other art, so he started trading … Continue reading Fashion and Business
The sharp bends on the road make her sick. They stop the car for a while to let her recover, while the guys take a smoking break. A lot more is retching inside her than the motion sickness. This is her moment of freedom. It is either now or never. She drives away alone – … Continue reading Love and fresh air
