Transparent

The transparent capsule lift in the lobby is the first of its kind in the city. The business magnate is complimented for his eclectic taste. He glides through with his beautiful wife and captures media attention. A year later, it becomes his undoing as dark secrets spill out in the open. He is in police … Continue reading Transparent

Loner

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0KGAVlML4Vi6L5mwbFNVes?si=FsPLKhvqTcaNP7pzJ14zkQ&dl_branch=1 I’ve been a loner all my life. I do step out at times, but feel totally lost in a sea of people who look as human as me, but carry totally different mindsets. I wonder if the helix of their DNA got twisted a wee bit more than mine, or their neural pathways.. I’m … Continue reading Loner

Coded

https://open.spotify.com/episode/38Hpcvcd8QNVdXDMBLVgxb?si=Vcr48nl2Q8qrglX4zGlECw&dl_branch=1 People are tardy about returning books. And I’m insistent enough to keep reminding. I can’t let go of books. Received a pile today from a neighbour who had shifted elsewhere a month ago. He dropped in to say Hi, and return the books with apologies. It’s great to catch up with buddies again. I … Continue reading Coded

Doing our duty

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QxV89aIjTLPV8UBFJNN9r?si=fx62rN-GRYasjaTs99NUOQ&dl_branch=1 “Chuck out the non-believers” goes the refrain. The leader who refused to open places of worship to stem a possible Third Wave of Covid is on target. I see a small postscript below social media messages “Forward to 15 people to escape the wrath of Gods.” It’s a God-fearing, not God-loving population that gives … Continue reading Doing our duty

Exploring

A guru told her about a magic plant to change life for good. Effects are slow, and finding the plant takes even more time. There she goes on a hunt, with online search, guides, users who vouch for it …. and finally finds it. She’s elated. Time and money spent does not matter. The plant … Continue reading Exploring

Weighty tales

I couldn’t believe it was her. The eyes shone bright as ever, but the rest of her was lost under pounds of flesh. Yet, the famous hostess of a cooking show attracted attention. She starts with a story. “I dated an overweight guy and wanted him to lose weight. It did not happen, but I … Continue reading Weighty tales

Lens

Today, Tristan decided to be a pirate. I secretly envied the richness of his imaginary life. He chose a new character to act out every day. I encouraged it, as it inculcated the habit of reading. Videos give a different lens, so I just want him to read and enact it out. I enjoyed the … Continue reading Lens

Deal

“The products shown on my feed change, the prices change. I’m never sure if I’m buying things at the right price.” "Why are so fickle minded, when they offer you at least six bonus items included in the substantially discounted price?” “Excuse me … who is fickle minded? Why can’t they show a standard price … Continue reading Deal

Soul-mates

The concept of soul-mate has loosened up over a period of time. At one stage, it meant recognising the other at first glance, getting along effortlessly and being together for a lifetime. I guess it got too cumbersome for modern lifestyles, though everybody wants someone to vibe with easily at a mental and emotional level. … Continue reading Soul-mates