She stared at the photograph which was not remarkable in any way. Yet, she was transfixed. She stared and remembered. Memories were stirred and an ache formed in her chest. The photograph was of a lonely street she had walked a few years back when travel was readily […]
A day of gratitude. A day of saying thank you. A day of acknowledging the blessings one has in life. It’s also a day of football, turkey, a big parade, and movies. It’s a smash up of different cultures reveling in different fun activities and maybe breaking bread. […]
I’m a random person. Or can be. Someone once noted I’m a rollercoaster. But that’s neither here nor there. I’m here to just be random and talk about orange juice. See, here’s the thing. Lately, I’ve had health screening after health screening. I’m pretty ok except for a […]
The little boy watched as the camel chewed with no care in the world. Flies landed on the camel to no distraction. A friendly critter needed a lift but the camel didn’t even notice that this critter-a so-called friend- needed help. He just chewed and chewed. His mind […]
For decades now, I have traveled cross country multiple times, lugging boxes upon boxes of books. I’ve always been proud of my own personal library collection. Books were everything to me growing up. I loved being transported to these other worlds. As a kid, I even wrote my […]
I used to be punctual. Always on time. I still pretty much am. However, I’ve slipped behind here and there. What’s worse is that I have come to accept that as tolerable irtitating trait in others. I used to have a schedule. I had my words laid out. […]
You once told me a lie And then you said you’d share the truth I tabled it asking for a raincheck The time had not been right I’m calling in the chip Tell me a new story Make me believe in fairy tales Let me meet the fairy […]
Hubris. There’s a lot of that going around these days. This decade. Humblebragging has become a funny bit in social and professional circles. You know what is lacking, though? Teachability. Just because someone can “google” they may believe they have done their research and are experts at X,Y, […]
Today is supposed to be a lucky day. However, by just stating that, I habe probably jinxed everything. Hence expect it to be an unlucky day. Unless, of course, I knock on wood while I state all this. I’m quite superstitious, you see. All day today, I’ll be […]
My first day at boarding school was an interesting one. It was all foreign for me. I was quite bewildered. Then my roommate came in with her twin sister. They were loud, giggling and hugging each other. One sister was attending my same boarding school and another was […]