“Two banks closed down this week, leaving depositors in the lurch. Maybe, Kiyosaki is right … the numbers that banks and stock indices show is fake money.” “Is there no accountability left in the world?” “Imagine a chain of corruption, where every unit is linked to the other, and the fall of one will bring … Continue reading Scale does matter
If your world is full of debauchery, multiplespeak, manipulation and mindless evil, so be it -I refuse to be a part of it. I understand that people like me come and go, and Satan has continued to rule the world, so be it - I refuse to give in to any Satanic rites and insights. … Continue reading Refusal
“Non-compliance is a cardinal sin in this organization.” “I cannot commit a fraudulent act.” “You stand the risk of being terminated,” The stern looking secretary of the boss, perhaps had my best interests at heart. “I choose to resign.” “Are you sure?” “Yes, there are cardinal rules of existence beyond the confines of this office, … Continue reading Defiant
Up here, I am in a rarefied zone, leaving behind the penury, subjugation, humiliation and discomfort. My feet almost not there, give way to wings and the push is provided by gods I worship. “We are your bosses here, not your damned conscience – you sold it to us anyway….” My feet long to touch … Continue reading Up here
My grandmother said that a dog’s howling is a foreboding for death. I’m not superstitious and have never believed in these tales. I married a scientist, and we have a lovely daughter, Amy. Amy is at the very center of our existence, and gives us a purpose to live. She is in the ICU today, … Continue reading Scared
It happened fifteen years ago, and it happened again – despite the toxicity of verbal duels that took place back then. A zebra never changes its stripes, and her brother-in-law could not stop dominating and interfering with others’ lives. What takes her composure is knowing that he is not a bad human being. He just … Continue reading Topsy Turvy
Why do disasters happen? Why does ill luck befall? And why do those good-for-nothings have it all? I am no Buddha, but… a lifetime is not enough to resolve the mystery The Maker speaks in a cryptic code. https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2019/08/14/its-six-sentence-story-thursday-link-up-68/
I am a disappointed parent, unable to see my Harvard-bred smart genes in my child. He is a slow learner, and has been enrolled for several counselling and therapy sessions. His suicide note breaks my heart. The suicide is a well-executed task after gathering a lot of information from the internet. “It took me months … Continue reading Not fared well…
“We take pride in the past, but are excited about the future. Here lies your key to leadership – build anticipation, ignite hopes – it is all in the air, unverifiable.” My mentor rambled on, failing to generate any excitement in me, “Doesn’t this fire you, my boy- the idea of ruling over minds and … Continue reading Up in the air
She found herself with a shrink on a blind date. “Why should a celebrity choose to go on blind dates, when you’ve had your fair share of high profile link-ups?” “I needed to see myself in a different way, after the last movie bombed on the box office.” “Hmmm… a problem in handling failure, and … Continue reading Spunk
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