A story by Michael Humphris on future of civilization... https://www.michaelhumphris.co.uk/letters/
Kitsch
I am the first to see his secret chamber - art created, never sold. “Where does the money come from?” I’m curious. “I migrated to the city in search of a living, to keep body and soul together. Anna invited me to see a certain spot in the city. The Queen of Kitsch had just … Continue reading Kitsch
Decoding software
Where would the cellular biologists or astronomers or physicists be without their instruments? Science exists only because a tool to decipher whatever is invisible to the naked human eye exists. And what do human beings do if they are unable to decode the laws of Nature, or nature of the Maker? They devised their own … Continue reading Decoding software
Sun and Water
Water falls, because a gravitational force pulls it down. In the right atmosphere, it vaporizes to steam and moves upwards. It chooses when, where and how to fall. Water freezes. You are able to walk on snow with the right boots. Your homes are not ravaged by floods. forces all-pervasive combine to make you feel … Continue reading Sun and Water
Onboarding
“Each time I extend my hand of friendship, he reinvents himself, leaving me unsure if I want to go ahead. It seems too much to ask for revelation, with masks and gloves taken off. Maybe, he fears the vacuum within as much as I do. I see his all-pervasive desire to control by checking, hacking … Continue reading Onboarding
Packing a life
“I can’t leave this behind”. She wailed. “But why? It’s not easy to lug it around, when movement is uncertain.” “My grandma enjoyed the outdoors with us on this chair - in the garden, on the beach and wherever our fancy would take us.” “I’m sure you don’t want her to see fire raining from … Continue reading Packing a life
Conversation
Walking through the woods may have been a way of life for some. I booked a safari to drive through the forest in a jeep, with a professional driver. I’m expected to believe what they tell me about the animals, my own research notwithstanding. Then the unexpected happens. A tiger is sitting on the bonnet … Continue reading Conversation
Ominous
The voice at the other end is sharp, and the message in the answering machine ominous. “You are suffering from acute lymphoblastic leukemia. I’ve collected the report.” She calls back. “How much time do I have?” “You need to see the oncologist. He will advise the future path of treatment.” “Do I have enough time … Continue reading Ominous
Right to Be
She’s accused of being unsocial. They spare no opportunity to blame her for indifference or breaking rules set by others. She understands the reason for animosity is a personality difference, but does not understand what stops them from minding their own business. Another accusation flies, another shard cuts her soul, another day brings in a … Continue reading Right to Be
Times change, not temperaments
The setting is the same as it was years ago. A meal for two, a phone that cannot be put on mute and a mind ready to devour a story….. Televisions are passe. Netflix can be accessed from any screen. What if the phone rings? Hit the Pause button, tell the caller about the excitement … Continue reading Times change, not temperaments
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