A Cautionary Tale from the Depths of My Bed There comes a time in every man’s life when he must confront his past. For some, it’s through old love letters. For others, it’s through embarrassing photos from the past. For me, it was a deep dive into the abyss beneath my bed… a Pandora’s Box … Continue reading The Hazards of Junk Journaling
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The Teacher, the Tea, and the Timeless Connection
A Random Meeting That Taught Me Life’s Connections Run Deep Riding into Memories Life has a knack for surprising you when you least expect it. One moment, you’re out on a mission to escape the monotony of a shop counter, and the next, you’re knee-deep in an emotional reunion with your past, courtesy of a … Continue reading The Teacher, the Tea, and the Timeless Connection
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
The Hole-y Grail of Truth
Why Life, Bagels, and Elevator Pitches Are Better with Gaps You know what’s brilliant about bagels and vadas? The hole. Without it, you’re left with something undercooked and downright disappointing. And that got me thinking. Why not apply the same principle to truth? Add a hole, make it lighter, and easier to chew on. After … Continue reading The Hole-y Grail of Truth
The Buzzing Negotiator
He came for blood, but stayed for the conversation Every evening, I light frankincense in a brass vessel, letting its earthy aroma drift through my home. It’s my peaceful little ritual, not just for the calming scent, but because it keeps the mosquitos at bay. Well, mostly. Last night, I’m mid-procession, wafting the fragrant smoke … Continue reading The Buzzing Negotiator
Why Every Living Being Deserves a Slice of Equality This New Year
A Delightful New Year’s Tale About Cake, Kindness, And Cosmic Balance As the final sunset of the year cast its golden glow, the ants, the world’s tiniest powerhouses, decided they’d had enough. Enough of being stomped, squished, and swept aside. They were done being ignored as life’s footnotes. On that final night of the year, … Continue reading Why Every Living Being Deserves a Slice of Equality This New Year
Santa’s Polar Portal: A Magical Journey from Antarctica to the Arctic
Experience the enchanting adventure that brings together friends from both poles! As Christmas approached with its usual jingle and jangle, Santa Claus was busier than a one-horse sleigh in a snowstorm. He was knee-deep in gift-wrapping and cookie sampling when suddenly, his jolly old phone rang—a sound as rare as a reindeer with a sense … Continue reading Santa’s Polar Portal: A Magical Journey from Antarctica to the Arctic
The Gruen Effect Chronicles
How Festive Malls Turn Everyone into a Shopaholic. Imagine stepping into a mall during the festive season, the air rich with cinnamon and pine, twinkling lights twirling overhead like stars on a sugar rush. It’s enchanting. It’s magical. It’s a trap. Welcome to my life, where the “Gruen Effect” isn’t just a phenomenon—it’s a recurring … Continue reading The Gruen Effect Chronicles
A Woodstock for the Soul: World Meditation Day 2024
Sitars, serenity, and a global pause for mindfulness. December 21, 2024, is almost here, and the world is preparing for World Meditation Day—a day when everyone, from toddlers with sticky fingers to grandparents with creaky knees, will attempt to sit still, breathe deeply, and master the ancient art of... doing absolutely nothing. For me, this … Continue reading A Woodstock for the Soul: World Meditation Day 2024
The Teacher Who Taught Without a Classroom
How My First Teacher’s Love Lives On (A Story of Strength, Sacrifice, and Unconditional Love) The first teacher I ever had wasn’t just my best teacher; she was the anchor of my life. She didn’t stand at a blackboard or hand out assignments. Instead, she taught me with a depth of care and love that … Continue reading The Teacher Who Taught Without a Classroom
ASK NOT WHAT YOUR CAT CAN DO FOR YOU
"When Cats Aren’t Just Pets but Secret Architects of History" You know, I’ve never quite understood the cult-like devotion some people have to cats. For me, they’re just tiny dictators wrapped in fur. And Amma? Well, she’s their most loyal subject. Every day, she sacrifices the best of her pantry to appease her feline darlings, … Continue reading ASK NOT WHAT YOUR CAT CAN DO FOR YOU
A Howl of a Night: The “Dead Dogs Day” Bash
The Ghostly Gala of Dogs Gone By The sky was Labrador-black, and the moon shone like it was running for "Most Dramatic Celestial Body of the Year." The wind howled a tune so catchy even tone-deaf dogs joined in, setting the perfect mood for Dead Dogs Day—the ultimate reunion for every doggy who’d ever wagged … Continue reading A Howl of a Night: The “Dead Dogs Day” Bash
The Fly and the Sweet Tooth: A Buzz-worthy Mystery
I claim to visit the bakery for bread—a noble cover for my illicit love affair with cakes and peanut chikki. My wife, ever health-conscious, buys the “essentials,” while I sneak sweet treats into the basket like a sugar-smuggling ninja. Last week, amidst our usual routine, I spotted something odd. Perched near the cash register, sat … Continue reading The Fly and the Sweet Tooth: A Buzz-worthy Mystery
My Unwelcome Housemate: The Spider Saga
For weeks now, I’ve had a roommate who refuses to pay rent, refuses to show himself, and worst of all, refuses to leave. My very own spiderly Houdini. That's right—I have a resident spider, an elusive, web-slinging escape-artist who’s turned my nightly routine into a slapstick horror show. Now, I know this little intruder is lurking about because … Continue reading My Unwelcome Housemate: The Spider Saga
Vintage Photos and Vanishing Hairlines
The author reflects on family photos, particularly hair genetics from parents, emphasizing how appearance and nostalgia intertwine with personal history and style.
If Only Daddy Had Gotten A Kindle
Self-help to Shelf-help? Oh, if only Daddy had caught onto the Kindle craze! My home would look more like a home and less like the aftermath of a library apocalypse. When my Dad took his final bow, I enthusiastically claimed his entire library, dragging box after box like a book hoarder on a mission. Now, … Continue reading If Only Daddy Had Gotten A Kindle
Frame of Tranquility
An edifice of true grandeur built with a higher purpose The growth of the U.A.E. has been monumental, and there seems to be a certain charm that works on everyone who lands here that makes them comfortable and feel at home. Expats tend to live here seemingly unmindful that they are merely like birds of … Continue reading Frame of Tranquility
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