“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“It is your decision, and I respect it, but I don’t know how and where will you survive with that outdated mindset of yours….”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/
Welcome back! I take you to the prompt, without any ado. PROMPT #153 Questions How do my thoughts get processed into words?Or do my words spur thoughts?How do they interact? My response A thought occurs in response to something Internal or external I do not know I want to expand it am struck by words … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #153
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
Friday Fictioneers Out on the streets, I know convergence of views holds no meaning. A houseful of people scrambling for their own safety, fight suspicion, as they want to know where the other had been, and what is the likelihood of contamination. A pandemic has only highlighted existing divergence and mutual distrust. I scribble on … Continue reading Convergence
“We couldn’t have done it without you, Officer!” The Commissioner smiled as he pinned the medal on my shoulder. Operation Forest Trail had been successful beyond expectations, and all criminals who engaged in poaching and illegal cutting of trees were arrested. “Inspector Mario, will you share with us the secret of your terrific tuning with … Continue reading Lullabies
