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Teapot Musings: A second flash fiction challenge
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Random ideas, musings and mutterings that seem to come from nowhere, as I sit drinking my tea. Must be something in my teapot. Monday, June 29, 2015. A second flash fiction challenge. Somebody that I used to Know. 8220;Thanks, Charlie.”. I tossed the nickel and three pennies that the clerk had given me as my change into the dish labeled ‘take one, leave one’, grabbed the paper bag holding a couple of turkey sandwiches, some chips and two bottles of water, and walked out into the sunshine. 8220;Look, I to...
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Teapot Musings: September 2014
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Random ideas, musings and mutterings that seem to come from nowhere, as I sit drinking my tea. Must be something in my teapot. Tuesday, September 23, 2014. The value of an opinion. It might be absolutely horrible, breathtakingly beautiful, or anything in between. And frankly, it wouldn't be any different if your tone-deaf neighbor hated your singing. By definition, if you are seeking someone's opinion, the issue is subjective. I don't need your opinion to know whether I'm taller than my sister, I jus...
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My Ordinary Moments: To be or not to be
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To be or not to be. To be or not to be. I am turning into a BLOG MONSTER. The husband came back home last night to discover that there was NO dinner, NO plans for dinner and NO hint of any plans to order any dinner. After being together for twenty plus years, he KNOWS exactly what to do when I am wallowing in the throws of creativity. Close the door securely behind him and start dialling for Pizza, but NEVER utter the words:. What's for dinner tonight? It's called 'self-preservation' in the Jain household.
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My Ordinary Moments: Welcome to Clovelly
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To be or not to be. Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Come tumble down the cobbled streets of Clovelly with me today-. A village in North Devon, England. This summer we went to look at a few universities in the UK for my daughter who will be finishing school soon. A road trip with a purpose turned out to be an exciting adventure. Friends of ours who are avid walkers and hikers recommended a few gems to be explored,. Clovelly was one such gem. Put your most comfortable shoes on and come along. How cool is that?
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My Ordinary Moments: adventurous auntyjis arrive in Kareri - Himachal.
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To be or not to be. Saturday, May 30, 2015. Adventurous auntyjis arrive in Kareri - Himachal. I felt mighty chuffed with myself at this point. In fact, I felt better than chuffed. I felt 'cool'- being part of a girls only trek at 44 (despite the husband's passive aggressive protest). India's daughters were in their element. There's a man who will be joining us on the trek.' informed the trek organiser. Traditions, values and cultural nuances. I wish I'd kept my mouth shut! None of the other 'girls' menti...
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My Ordinary Moments: Of Doors and Shekhawati in Rajasthan.
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To be or not to be. Sunday, June 15, 2014. Of Doors and Shekhawati in Rajasthan. Two weeks ago, I decided to take a month off from work so that I could catch up on reading and writing. I haven't even picked up a book- let alone turn the first page. And today is the first time I've sat down to write! Yes, the list of 'becauses' is a dark well of excuses which sucks creativity and thrives on guilt (or any other negative emotional factor). Yes, the mundane can't be ignored but emotions like frustration, fea...
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My Ordinary Moments: Travel
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To be or not to be. Gets discovered in delightful Duluth. Would you like to go for a walk? Sure', I agreed naively. It was the 12th of July 2013- our second evening in Duluth, Minnesota. The walk meandered through immaculately laid out streets brimming with maples and pines. Houses spoke their stories and shared their histories as my kind friend animatedly filled the evening air with local tales peppered with dashes of gossip. Life couldn't be more prefect, could it? I shook my head -no. September 28, 20...
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My Ordinary Moments: I wandered lonely as a cloud....of anniversaries, lakes and William Wordsworth
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To be or not to be. Tuesday, August 4, 2015. I wandered lonely as a cloud.of anniversaries, lakes and William Wordsworth. Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.". Twenty-five years ago, on the 2nd of August, two events happened:. 1 Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, and. 2 My mother died. The first event made world news. The second unmade me. Loss and death are difficult to comprehend, especially when you are nineteen. Twenty-five years is a long time and it's no time at all. I suspect that Words...
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My Ordinary Moments: Who am I?
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To be or not to be. Honestly, I don't know. When I was nineteen, I was sure of who I was and what I wanted from life. Twenty three years later, I seem to have harvested more questions than answers about myself. However, I have come to the conclusion that I am the sum total of all my ordinary moments- hence, this blog. Few of my favourite things are:. Travelling, gardening, reading, listening to music, writing and watching movies. Fills me with joy. Lately, I have been toying with the idea of finding me i...
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My Ordinary Moments: June 2015
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To be or not to be. Sunday, June 21, 2015. Dhyan se - pay attention, be mindful. Kadam sambhal ke rakhna. Step carefully). You've not done this before. Dhyan se chalna. Be mindful of your steps.).' My father-in-law's words when I called him to say that the bus I was in was ready to leave ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminal) were like any other words one would expect from him. He worries. He cares. He's a father. A couple of days later, 'dhyan se chalna. 1 Dried pine needles can be slippery to step on. Paying ...
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