You, in Mid-air
Love has a way of becoming comfortable. When it becomes comfortable, it gets lazy. It rests on the couch and it watches movies. It feeds you pastries and chocolates. It … Continue reading You, in Mid-air
Tag: Journal
Marriage
On social media, at times the question goes like this: Cute boy asks me, “so what are you doing now?” I reply, “I’ll be taking the kids down and then … Continue reading Marriage
Spoiler
The thing about life is that no matter how honest you want to get with it, it always wants a show. Something sensational! Something that will make others go, oh, … Continue reading Spoiler
Of Fathers and Gay Sons
I always believe that talking about one’s issues detracts much of the power they seem to instill within them. Without portraying myself as a victim, I must talk about what … Continue reading Of Fathers and Gay Sons
My Dear Pua
My dear Pua, Today, my family and I were going to come to your home for dinner. A couple of days ago, I had called you and I had … Continue reading My Dear Pua
Where the lost things go
Mary Poppins was a wonderful movie. It took me to a place where the lost things go. It reminded me of why I was called Peter Pan by a friend … Continue reading Where the lost things go
A photographer for the National Geographic
I have reached a saturation point of not wanting to participate with the world. I open Twitter and trolls are all over – it’s not the viciousness that gets me … Continue reading A photographer for the National Geographic
The Thornbirds
I was talking to Manjiri about The Thornbirds. She had not read the book and I lent her my copy to read. Very few books have touched me the way … Continue reading The Thornbirds
Being Superman
I was just talking to my boyfriend about what people do and how they would be perceived at doing something. I think there is a world of difference between doing … Continue reading Being Superman
Becoming Gollum
I have been sitting here, at my computer, reading messages coming to and fro from friends, people who used to be friends, family and wondering what it means to be … Continue reading Becoming Gollum
Belief
I was chatting with Venkatesh about a good many things tonight. In fact, I have been having these discussions on looks and cleverness. I have so many issues about my … Continue reading Belief
What ‘poor’ signifies, IMO
When someone else calls us poor, we don’t like it. Irrespective of the fact that in 2015, around 170 million people, or 12.4%, lived in poverty a reduction from 29.8% … Continue reading What ‘poor’ signifies, IMO
