I have sensed the discomfort some people feel in alumni reunions. Not everybody has grown at the same pace. Outwardly, conversations centre around hilarious memories and how people have changed over the years. Inwardly, they size each other up to gauge their relative success or failure. A classmate of mine did not do well academically … Continue reading School Reunion
Sweet is what does not challenge taste, but can accelerate internal chaos. Weekend Writing Prompt #450
Thank you for the fascinating piece on the life of atoms, Jim! I will share how my thoughts on atoms and cells have shaped my understanding of healing and personal growth. The power of atoms, or of a single cell, amazed me when I read about the amoeba in Biology class. I loved the organism's … Continue reading Storehouses of Energy
If a messenger takes eons to reach the Earth, what happens to the message? Does it lose meaning, or does it mutate during the journey to stay relevant? The recipients know nothing of the source or the purpose of the message. They respond in a manner they think is right for their circumstances. Then, where … Continue reading Messengers of the Universe
Pantone's introduction of the Matching System (PMS) in the 1960s transformed industries like graphic design, fashion, and printing. It provided a reliable way to reproduce colors across different materials and locations. This ensured consistency and reduced ambiguity. Consistency is Pantone’s most outstanding achievement. For global brands, color is identity: Coca-Cola’s red or Tiffany’s blue must … Continue reading Pantone Mastery
The playpen looks sturdy enough, but Shih-Tzus treat it like a puzzle box. Tiny paws wiggle, noses nudge, and before you know it, the pups have squeezed through the bars like furry Houdinis. The grown-ups don’t bother with finesse—they simply leap out with the confidence of Olympic high-jumpers. Owners stand baffled, holding treats in one … Continue reading Play-Pen
The word that caught my attention in this highly informative piece is the word “decoherence”. It also set me thinking about the role of AI, and if quantum computing and AI support each other. First, let’s deal with the emotional fallout. fragile qubit swayslost in noise, near collapse—a thread reaches inlike a friend who holds … Continue reading Decoherence
The pen, once a symbol of power, lies sulking in a discarded mug, its dried ink having given way to the agile, ubiquitous keyboard. The pencil has stopped boasting about its flexibility, as deletion no longer requires an eraser on the screen. The keyboard has indeed come a long way, but voice-to-text is fast pushing … Continue reading KeyBoard
What interests me are stories within stories – all that’s unseen and unsaid. Every character has a voice and a perspective, but is that the whole truth? Non-fiction can attempt objectivity, but all fiction is subjective. The unseen and unsaid, like lingering ghosts, haunt my mind long after the story is forgotten. Only the characters … Continue reading Stories within Stories
Heritage makes and breaks me. It’s etched into my bones, whispered in my blood. I carry the genetic patterns—some I cherish, some I battle daily. I carry remnants of the value system my parents gave me. I’ve tried to scrub it off, reshape it, redefine it. But it clings, stubborn and familiar. Some parts nourish … Continue reading Heritage
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