The Man Who Always Has the Last Word

I just never hear it. Every morning, I go for a walk. Not the same walk. Never the same route. If I were important, I would say this is for security reasons.But since the only person tracking my movements is probably my step counter… and even that has low expectations… I call it brain exercise. … Continue reading The Man Who Always Has the Last Word

The AcciDental Smiler

I wasn’t happy. But my lips said otherwise. On most mornings, I step out with a noble intention: walk briskly, stay healthy, and disturb my dental work as little as possible. Thanks to a recent root canal, my mouth is on a strict no-jiggle protocol. The dentist, overly cheerful and suspiciously enthusiastic about tiny metal … Continue reading The AcciDental Smiler

The Wise Old Fool on the Hill

The Crow Whisperer Who Sees What We’re Too Busy to Notice I’ve resumed my daily morning walks now that I’m back in Kochi. The familiar streets greet me like an old friend… grumbling a little, but still comforting. It’s the kind of reunion where neither party has changed much: the roads are still cracked, the … Continue reading The Wise Old Fool on the Hill

Of Puppies, Peanuts, and People Who Walk Past

A story about instinctive kindness and the lessons adults forget. My morning walks are usually well-planned… early start, steady pace, and a truce with the neighbourhood strays. But today, I step out late, throwing off my usual route and my carefully negotiated peace treaty with street dogs who take punctuality very seriously. I choose a … Continue reading Of Puppies, Peanuts, and People Who Walk Past

Walk, Don’t Run—The Dogs Are Watching

Walking the Fine Line between Fitness and Foolishness When it comes to my morning walks, I don’t dabble in the conventional. Parks, jogging tracks, and treadmills? Pass. I’m a side-road connoisseur. Give me a narrow, potholed lane with a stray chicken or two over a smooth track any day. Who needs predictability when you can … Continue reading Walk, Don’t Run—The Dogs Are Watching

A Life in Full Stride: A Dad’s Odyssey of Defiance and Determination

The Journey of a Man Who Walked His Own Way When I first heard about the longest walkable route in the world, I nearly choked on my coffee. Picture this: a jaw-dropping stretch from Cape Town, South Africa, to Magadan, Russia—a staggering 22,387 kilometres of uninterrupted land. No planes, no ferries, no boats—just you, your trusty … Continue reading A Life in Full Stride: A Dad’s Odyssey of Defiance and Determination

How To Walk Into Infinity

Cracking The Ant Code In the misty mornings, I stand on the edge of time. I inhale a lungful of heavenly oxygen and prepare to follow my bliss. I live a few days here every month in this wooded area. Among dense growth of trees and vegetation. I step out into the haze, all geared … Continue reading How To Walk Into Infinity