The old new school: Live and Let Live…..
If I have to redesign a school It will be based on one simple rule “Live and let live” philosophy would be reintroduced No academic torture to ruin the childhood What’s the point teaching so many...
View ArticleINNER CONFLICT AND ME
A Pulitzer-winning reporter is writing an in-depth piece — about you. What are the three questions you really hope she doesn’t ask you? I am alive……. Rarely do I feel not to share my feelings with my...
View ArticleCarefully Woven Live Root Bridges of Meghalaya
They are live, gain strength each day, marvel of nature, bless the tribals, live in perfect harmony and pride of Meghalaya. Yes, I am talking about the centuries old live root bridges which is a tribal...
View ArticleCanines and Felines
I have many fellow bloggers and friends who have pets in their family. Or should I say their pets are their family. Are furry creatures their most prized possessions? No, as Martha said today in her...
View ArticleSatire? Warm welcome to a Wrinkle
I woke up one day and realized……OMG ! I had a new wrinkle on my face close to my right eye ! I was looking ten years older than what I was the previous night. I sulked but quickly I gathered my...
View ArticleEGO SPOILS THE SHOW
How hard I may try I still feel shy I want to leave my ego The last thing to let go Struggled, tried to smash Tussled to avoid ego clash Alas ! Not succeeded I’m so engrossed to sing The song...
View ArticleScared of Hospitals and Diseases
I am too scared of hospitals and I hate going to doctors. The smell, the syringe needles, overflowing fluids Open wounds, pain and screams Panic, prayers, fearful some Oh, I faint at the sight of...
View ArticleNothing Will Go Wrong
So here I,m……busy in preparations of tomorrow’s BIG fasting day and that is “Karva Chauth” ! Nothing can go wrong since I am going to take care of each and everything. After all not all days we Indian...
View ArticleWIZARDS DON’T PLAY THE TRICK
It’s Halloween toady an evening before All Saints Day Children are all set to play trick- or- treating in their own way As the land begins to die, it is a festival of dying year When the days are...
View ArticleCompanionable: Happy Halloween !
So what if I live in east. I can also celebrate Halloween in my own way. This carving & flower arrangement is an effort by me for my son to have a feel of the festival. The inspiration came from my...
View ArticleSunday Indulgences
There was a time in their lives….. when they got a TREAT for everything ! To do home work, to behave To clean room, to win the race To be in top five in the class To complete the given task Or just...
View ArticleAll Souls’ Day: Praying for the dead
So I celebrated Halloween and yesterday I attended All Souls’ Day prayers in our community graveyard where all the graves were decorated with flowers. Family members came & prayed for departed...
View ArticleIncredible Leopard and Baby Lagoon Bonding
There was a lump in my throat when I saw this unbelievable bonding between a predator and a helpless newly born baboon baby. Who says animals don’t have a heart ? They feel, love, protect and share...
View ArticleDIWALI IS COMING, BUSY TIME AHEAD
Well, the future is bright ! …… Lots and lots of happiness coming my way Festivals are around the corner and we are going to have a blast together ! My both the sons are with me. I’ll be a busy bee for...
View ArticleNo Apologies, I’m Freaking Out !
Well, I have a big reason to be happy. Tarun has surprised me day before yesterday. The door bell rang and as soon as I opened the door I jumped with joy. He was standing there with my favorite smile...
View ArticleThe Three Musketeers’ Diwali
Yes, it was the ultimate celebration for the people closest to me. Occasion was Diwali festival. Venue was home sweet home and I planned a party for my dear husband and our two sons. Being one of the...
View ArticleVETERANS’ OROP: MORE CHALLENGING THAN A BATTLE ITSELF
I’m sure majority of countries in this world have a long list of sacrifices made by unsung heroes. The cost of freedom being enjoyed by us today is priceless. It increases our respect for war veterans...
View ArticlePretender, Me ?
I pretend or actually I’m the one, you know it better Confident of my capabilities, aware of my short comings There was never ever the need to pretend what I was not Can’t fool around myself. I have...
View ArticleLOOKING IN YOUR EYES
The experience of being outside your room looking in, would be so delightful I will see how our love blooms To find you lost and thoughtful You will write a letter and smile The correct words, oh, you...
View ArticlePHOTO SHOOT OF PETS
Of course they both are pets. Not ours. This tiny kitten and docile canine belongs to the couple who are our friends. This week’s Serendipity Photo Prompt 2015- 30 revolves around pets. I don’t know...
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