The headlines scream a top actress is quitting the film industry. Filmmakers have earned billions just by having her oomph painted on billboards. Reporters throng to ask her if the failure of her last movie has sparked the decision. Her cryptic answer is “Picking up the worst in me, and matching it to people’s expectations … Continue reading Matching up
“The paints have different textures, so they won’t blend,” my friend looks hassled as she struggles with her brushes and an old canvas for trials. “Are you trying to invent a new art form, without a different set of tools?” “Not really, just that I couldn’t find the colors I needed in the same brand.” … Continue reading Harmony
The morning starts with an Ashley Brilliant quote for me, “I may not be totally perfect, but parts of me are excellent”. I wonder if the Maker is bad at design, and committed awful mistakes in putting me together. The world expected a better version, but is compelled to tolerate me, and keeps expressing its … Continue reading Cocktail
The young scion of a prestigious business family makes waves in the industry, as she completely changes the face of the business. The new products are quirky, cost less than the competition and appeal to millennials. Senior managers are concerned about investment being higher than the returns, but the septuagenarian Chairman quips, “The company needs … Continue reading Orange on Black
Eileen does not want to be in Chapter 1 ….she’d rather appear a little late when Morris has committed mistakes and she has an opportunity to change his life, that is if he is willing to mend his ways. I see myself as a creator of both, but they show no respect for the plot … Continue reading Between the Covers
“You are cordially invited to a gala night of entertainment organized by inmates of Golden Years and their well-wishers,” says the invitation to the doctor. Golden Years is an old age home in the neighborhood, which he often visits to help residents with their recurring health issues. The last few months have been different though. … Continue reading Influence
The Bonds they had invested in for retirement are declared as junk by credit rating agencies. A huge scam is exposed, whereby AT1 bonds meant for institutional selling were offloaded on retail customers by sales personnel of banks, before the bank failed and was taken over by another entity. An uproar follows but no action … Continue reading Redemption
"I’m not yet comfortable with text peppered with emojis, gifs and stickers, as the finger-picked visuals do not exactly match the spirit of words." "Do you see an alternative, when machines become your scribes and face-to-face meetings happen across screens? When was it last that you shook hands with someone and formed an impression about … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CllTOfMfuCSgaZql5xsxs?si=4edfba098b964696 Let yesterday’s thoughts lie in the graveyards they belong to. What is true is only the here and now. The writer’s block hits at this moment, and a white screen stares at her. “Your truth feels blank at times, but remember it is infinity - with the potential to take you ahead,” the lines … Continue reading Infinity
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