“A holiday in the skies gives me a view of what birds see,” said his last message, “I resent the silence of birds who see all, but do not tell.” I wish you could tell us about the zaniness you witnessed. A fall ended it all, and plans came to nought. I’m paragliding, because I … Continue reading The world you saw
“#MeToo movement is not over yet, and here comes the drug-peddling scandal…” “Why does it bother you?” “Some of us are being victimised…..” “Are you sure you’ve never done it to others?” The big time film director looked flustered. He is not used to this kind of a response. “Well, it affects the manner in … Continue reading Snacking
“I really don’t know where I stand today. I quit jobs because I couldn’t tolerate all those specimens - manipulative or psychopath or womaniser or backstabbing bosses. A good boss remains a pipe dream, as I’ve now quit the corporate world for good.” “Do you regret doing whatever you did, Sandra?” “Not really. It could … Continue reading Brightest in the Class
“It is your decision, and I respect it, but I don’t know how and where will you survive with that outdated mindset of yours….” He was more exasperated than sad or sorry or disappointed, and it made a lot of difference. It somehow became a reaffirmation of my decision to leave. “I don’t expect you … Continue reading Erstwhile
Still counting? Yes. How many animals in the same frame? Get me down quick. I'll fall.... https://only100words.xyz/2020/09/24/three-line-tales-243/
Pic: Dale Rogerson “Taste,” said my grandma, “is a function of all that you put in the pan, how and when.” I followed her advice religiously, while cooking meals for a husband who did not love me. Very few words were exchanged between us. We lived in different worlds with different priorities, and blamed each … Continue reading Tasteless
“Why should anyone want to shift these statues? They have been a major attraction for visitors to the museum, and pictures get splashed all across social media.” The Curator of the Museum was furious at unplanned moves. “Actually, Sir, we have shifted all the wax statues from the other side to another section….” The junior … Continue reading Whom do you work with?
“You don’t have a choice in the matter. You’ll have to do this, since it has been the family tradition.” “I do have a choice, of walking out.” So she did. MEGALITHS OF BELIEF is the title of her new book, the tagline is Structures we create around it. https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2020/09/19/weekend-writing-prompt-175-megalith/
The politician is trolled for referring to the economy class as ‘cattle class’, and this in a country where a majority cannot afford to fly. He was panning the new cost control measures being imposed on members of parliament. His father watches the news on TV with a fading vision, too old to remember what … Continue reading Kettled
You look for love, and I love you.... I know the treasure of loyalty, devotion and unconditional love that you offer. Unfortunate are those who do not understand our bond..... https://only100words.xyz/2020/09/17/three-line-tales-242/
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