A much younger acquaintance presented a very amusing explanation for refusing to marry someone. She said the prospective groom, who…
Tackling the Troll
My friend’s high school kid was lightheartedly telling her that if she desired to be net-savvy, she had to familiarize…
Luck by Chance
Stranded at the airport in a new country after a 14-hour journey with luggage misplaced is a situation clouded with…
To Pick Pink or Blue?
An invitation to a recent baby shower hinged on a relaxed dress code, save for an accompanying clause. All colors…
From the Bylanes to the Highway
The 65th Indian National Film Awards were announced on Friday of last week. What sparked an instant excitement was the…
The Good, The Better, The Best
I was not guilty of eavesdropping on a conversation carried out by a complete stranger who was shopping next to…
Morning Glory
Opening the blindsof the kitchen window,looking out into the yard,I let the golden rays bathe my spaceas the story unfolds.A…
The Fairest of Us All
A four-year-old enhancing her vocabulary and taking a fancy to pronouncing big terminology adds, among others, the words ‘bioluminescent’ and…
Loving Thoughts
Invisible to the naked eyeLovingly nestled in the chambersof my heart,I have preserved those yarns.The strands that strongly bindthe pearls…
As You Chirp, “What’s Up?”
When the man of the house is caught up in a business meeting and texts at the eleventh hour that…
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