“Geometric magnificence with tiny imperfections gives so much character to the building. I’d like to come back to this place.” “This is the seventh time you are visiting, and you haven’t found the person you are looking for.” “This is what gives me so much character ….”, She smiles wryly. “Hey, come out of the … Continue reading Story-driven
yellow lights dot a sky which isnot yet darkpessimistic shadows show shapesfamiliar, yet scaryunrealistic, but stonedto stoke fears of what is probablewhat can happenfrom a particular perspective those yellow lights look like signals from heavento someone who can’t sleepin fear of being overtaken, overpoweredby rivals, enemies or competitorsbut knows there’s a way out theresomewhereeven if … Continue reading Not Again
The place hasn’t changed much in a decade. But an intriguing sight greets me. Two dogs are lounging around in the chairs which the senior Smith couple used to grace. I push the gate open and see a young girl serving their food in bowls on the table. “I haven’t seen you here before.” “How … Continue reading Stretching beyond life
Vintage is a numberarbitrarinessof those who thinkthey define contemporary Vintage is what lends valueto a historian orarchaeologist’s workor a fashionistarunning out of ideas Vintage is digging intoclosets or atticswhen there’s time to spareand you can return to lifewithout a hint of carefor what you posted onhandles for likes Vintage is an erasmiling at visitorsfrom the … Continue reading Vintage
Another award function, journos pushing around for bytes, broken statements scattered around with no resemblance to the spirit of the conversation. He is tired, dog tired of celebrating a successful persona, a persona built painstakingly to meet expectations, a persona that’s not him. It reminds him of the plastic excitement of puppies who escape with … Continue reading Dog tired
when life interferes with well-laid plansmessages sent, are not receivedwhen you plan carefully minute detailsthe stairs are seventeen, not thirteen messages sent, are not receivedwindows open in the sky to speakstairs are seventeen, you saw thirteenyou recount steps, miss calls from Heaven windows open in the sky to speakyou're busy counting odds and evensyou recount … Continue reading When life interferes…
The chef’s mother was a great cook, and he sought inspiration from her expertise while developing recipes. He spent a lot of time with her in the kitchen. Sometimes, it saddened him to see his mother brutally beaten up. But somehow, his father always gave a reason for doing so. It was an act of … Continue reading History repeats itself
Van Gogh created 864 oil paintings, 1300+ water colours and 900+ drawings. He sold only one painting during his lifetime. The word “self-driven” acquires new meaning with this story. Did he ever think about return on investment? The story of his life may be inspirational, but is not a happy tale. I perceive few reasons for his … Continue reading Vincent Van Gogh
“Manifestation felt like a big joke, till I started painting wishes on walls. Each brick shares a dream and conspires with the universe to make it true.” A cryptic message from Linda accompanies the picture. “What’s your dream?” “Living in the garden of hope, where spring reigns forever. Flowers never wilt, leaves never fall.” “Who … Continue reading Spring reigns forever
“I forgive you, Mom, now I know why you laid down so many rules”, Maria wailed to the chagrin of others. “I guess we should focus on navigation”, the Captain’s tone is sombre. “Yes, but now you know the consequences of straying too far,” Maria is insistent. “We are close to discovering a new island, … Continue reading Back and Forth
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