Impenetrable

I will protect you to the end of the world, for in your safety lies my security and in my silence lies your prosperity. we are unusual we are incorrigible partners-in-crime we write stories erasable replaceable where characters change but the core remains evil indelible Power impenetrable https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2020/01/16/tale-weaver-258-partners-16th-january/

Happiness recalled

Once upon a time, I used to be a monster who said, “You can either have a dog in this house or me.” I can’t believe it any more. How could I have been so ignorant and arrogant? Only someone who has never experienced unconditional love can utter such monstrosities. The tide turned in 2001, … Continue reading Happiness recalled

Creative

A muse or inspiration can trigger a piece of art, but what triggers creativity? Am I born with it, or acquired it somewhere along the way, when I had to solve problems, look deeper to find a resolution and in the process, I acquired deeper insights? Is it all rooted somewhere in my genes, structure … Continue reading Creative

Sordid tales

“We respect a work-life balance. A policy is being laid down that no official emails will be sent on weekends, and employees are free to not take a call on weekends.” The board room resounded with applause, to welcome the CEOs initiative. At long last, the core team could have some family time on weekends. … Continue reading Sordid tales

Merry Christmas

"I cannot miss this one." "Another Xmas party at a fancy hotel? They charge a bomb for spending the evening in an overcrowded place with loud music. The food is good though." "No, this is another kind of party. A writing prompt from an online friend. They are the ones who keep me thinking, reflecting … Continue reading Merry Christmas

The Magic Castle

The magic castle has been there since my childhood. My tiny feet were not strong enough to climb the hill, nor did we have parental permission to go there. We grew up with stories about the monsters that punished disobedient kids, the Fairy Godmother that rewards good behavior on attaining adulthood, the people who disappeared … Continue reading The Magic Castle

Whose goals?

It is the CXOs last session with his coach. “Let me share something with you… I’m quitting the job.” “What? You are a critical resource for the company. We’ve worked hard so that you deliver your best.” “Heartfelt thanks for all that you made me see and think. I owe myself something, and my job … Continue reading Whose goals?

What goes around comes around

Her book has clocked record sales across the world. Her financial planning to quit the job, and lead a semi-retired life is done. Cost of living on the island she plans to migrate, is not high. Three years ago, she couldn’t have foreseen this happening. It was the first holiday in the life of a … Continue reading What goes around comes around

Emergence

External influences are getting stronger day-by-day in the garden. There are new stories, new technologies, new teachers, online manipulations which shape the personality of children. The Fairy Queen calls a meeting with her courtiers to formulate a strategy. “It is a matter of survival. We stand a risk from being wiped out of human imagination. … Continue reading Emergence