Letters to my Children
“You are my sun, my moon, and all of my stars.” – E.E. Cummings
Why Be Kind? | Kindness | Word of the Year
“I have found that it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folks that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love” – J.R.R Tolkien, in his acclaimed book The Hobbit.
Truly a Grand, Golden Birthday
“My life is better with every year of living it.” ~ Rachel Maddo “Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most live the longest.” ~ Larry Lorenzoni
Sharbat~e~Mohabbat – Love is the Theme this Summer | Monday Blogs | Monday Motivation
Sharbat~e~Mohabbat : Love is the Theme this Summer Remember the good ‘ole Rooh Afza ♥️ So even if you now believe; sipping on Rooh Afza is cringe-worthy, Or impedes your no-sugar goals. Bring back that love. The world needs more of it. Now.
Uncle Bill’s Blue Truck : Friday Fictioneers | Friday Fiction
Uncle Bill’s Blue Truck It’s a picture perfect day. The fragrant, spring breeze stretches out to caress the azure skies. The children are out armed with, Little Hearts and Ginger ale.
Paint My Love: #FridayFictioneers #FridayFotoFiction
Moira has stationed herself seductively on the chaise. The air hinges on love and smokes. It’s his first time. He won’t do anyone but her. Love’s true calling, as they say. “Paint my Love” plays in the background. She is no Mona Lisa, and he no Da Vinci. But the easel and paints are ready. “Hun, those lips; curve them into that sensuous smile, please.” The door swings open. It’s Uncle Fred and his hyperactive Cocker, Asher….
Love is…: #FridayFictioneers #FridayFotoFiction
Love is… The fall colours are surreal. The morning hour hinges on hope, romance and fresh air. Their fingers and hearts intertwined. The reckless, youthful hormones rage a storm outside. The pedestrian looks at them discerningly. “Utterly brash public display of affection. Tch! Tch!” “Love is irrational. Love is unkind. Love is selfish. Love truly binds.” Another one who lost to love, in all probability. **************************** The couple is oblivious of the external commentary. They…
Ma – She Lives Amongst Us: #MondayMusings #MondayMotivation #MondayBlogs
“Because I feel that, in the Heavens above / The angels, whispering to one another, / Can find, among their burning terms of love / None so devotional as that of ‘Mother’” Edgar Allen Poe My mother, Ma, as I’ve aways called her frolics somewhere across the rainbow. In a world which is free of pain and pandemics. Two years back she made her onward journey, transcending the anguish and struggles the Big C had entrusted upon her. But she…
Love in the Time of Corona Part-2: #WordlessWednesday #WednesdayWisdom
Love in the time of corona Part-2 **Long post alert** Please bear. 🙂 LOVE IN THE TIME OF CORONA PART-2 Yes, the virus has been devastating. And it continues to play havoc. It’s pay back time. When we exploit and defile nature, it gets back to us just the way it has now. Yet, despite the havoc, I know many of us are reclaiming…
Love in the times of Corona: #WordlessWednesday #WednesdayWisdom #YeahWriteNonFiction
Redefining Love in the times of corona The other day I was on Twitter after a longish hiatus. I was thoroughly amused by this tweet by @sarahfarooqui20 Here’s what she said: “Some one should write Love in the Times of Corona. A poignant tale of love and longing in a masked world, embittered with social distance.” Most of us have read or heard of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s masterpiece, “Love in the times of Cholera.” Inspired by Sarah Farooqui’s quote I…