Gigi assembled her planners, her calendars, her pens, pouches, and post-its before her on the desk and stood over them like a general surveying maps. These are bits and pieces of her life, and there is no point in denying or denigrating it. Her autobiography would be a collage made from these, and a little … Continue reading Life – Authored by ….
Credit: 17QQ “I love emojis …. how they save you time and effort to express something…” “Do you use the stock images, or create your own?” “Why should I spend time on it, when there are content creation teams doing it?” “Those teams also ensure that you stay within acceptable limits of expression …. Actually … Continue reading Emo-filters
They travel from East to West, carrying whatever could not carry them. It is a desperate hunt for prosperity, recognition and a different lifestyle. Yet, the monochrome does not seem to go away - Diversity is a journey, not yet a destination. https://only100words.xyz/2021/01/13/three-line-tales-259/
Those monsters are still boiling in the crucible. They drag me back, drive me, set fire to every fibre of my being and give false notions about my identity. Those masks are not me, but everybody thinks so. A face is a lifelong possession, but it is concealed behind the different masks I don every … Continue reading Emotions
Credit: Insider "Masked faces do not prevent loose lips from causing havoc." "Glad to know you recognise muffled voices...." "Your sarcasm is endless. But I’m glad to let you know it has not dented my reputation and plans in any way." "Watch out for what hits you tomorrow. I suggest you unzip your eyes, before … Continue reading Venomously yours
Photo: Jan Wayne Fields "Where did you get this picture from?" "In the Gallery of an antique phone…" "Ohhh! There is too much in there. What does one need other than a device, a cup of coffee and lenses?" "Well, I like to throw in a burger too, and some paintbrushes." "Do you mean you … Continue reading Spoof… and he’s gone
His candour surprises me. “How old are you?” “Twenty four. Does it matter?” “By this age, people have acquired a certain level of tact and diplomatic skills.” “You find me brutal, don’t you?” “Quite a troglodyte, by your expression …. I can’t think where to place you in the office.” “It’s not about me, it’s … Continue reading Troglodyte
“What is the time horizon you have in mind, for your investment?” “As short as memory, and as long as life…” “I am a financial planner, not a poet.” “You don’t have to be, but I need the flexibility.” “I will take it as the time you take to reach the age of 99.” “Horizons … Continue reading As far as vision goes
Trish Nankivell The table is laid for six. She has worked three days to handpick ingredients, cook traditional dishes with contemporary flair and present those in a manner appealing to millennial appetites. “Thank you, Mrs. Jones! We love the Christmas dinners at your place. Our families could perhaps never afford such a meal.” “Ohh! Don’t … Continue reading Empty Nest
Dear Santa, Look back and think what did you bring last year, and what was the intent. You may well have the vaccine in your bag this year, but don’t wear it as a badge of honour. There has been enough destruction before your annual arrival. On the other hand, if there is a method … Continue reading Santa’s Badges
