What is it that makes us such a voyeur – peeping through a window, opening a sealed envelope addressed to someone else, checking another’s phone, reading a biography, clicking pictures surreptitiously? What makes us feel so empty inside that we need to fill up the space with bits and bytes from other lives? A celebrity … Continue reading Voyeurism
Welcome back! PROMPT #292 I came across a story about a time traveler who brought back a picture from year 6000, and left a friend behind. The picture he shows is distorted, but he claims During the time travel process, pictures among other things tend to get distorted. Let this line drive you to write … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #292
Shark Tank episodes often leave me wondering about the value placed on potential. Well, we can’t always insist on proven track records. Newbies need to be given a chance. But the intent is not always so noble. It’s about taking control at a point, when the other party is raw and open to accepting your … Continue reading Immature
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I share a few titles in response to RXC #290 My truth is never the same as yours, so what exactly is Truth? Privacy is outdated – the internet knows everything about me To communicate is to tell what I think, not what is needed Screenplays lock a story; novels breathe. Do I even need … Continue reading Titles
We have indulged in thought experiments from our school days. BASIC EXERCISES Remember the game about reducing the length of a line, without touching it? Draw a longer one. Actually, there’s considerable depth in the puzzle. It teaches students the power of comparison, and how our perspectives are framed. It extends to the most recent … Continue reading Thought Experiments
Welcome to another week! PROMPT #290 I came across some interesting titles while browsing Medium. Let me share those to stoke your creative instincts this week. You are not entitled to your beliefs, and no one has to respect them By Dustin Arand 2. Ashes to ashes, Dust to Dust, Twitter to X By Nick … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #290
Small acts performed as a matter of routine or religion define character, sooner or later. The world knows me by my acts. I’m surprised when my conscience screams, “That’s not me.” I do it only because I’m compelled in some way. It’s entirely voluntary, but not self-driven. Here comes the pertinent question, “Where does the … Continue reading Commitment in a Can
Welcome back to another week of incessant rains! Well, that is the weather in my part of the world. Rains bring so much to mind - metaphorical, meteorological, geographical, poetic, natural beauty, floods. PROMPT #289 Let the thoughts flood your mind. You may use the word 'Rain' in your piece in any form. Alternatively, I … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #289
Every move is a work of art. What it translates into is money – for the artist, producers of TV shows, organisers and so many layers in between. No wonder administrative positions in control boards are highly sought after, for the power they wield over grants, ad revenue and collections. I see the same happening … Continue reading Sports and Art
