I finished reading When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanidhi a few days ago. Peppered throughout the slim volume are references to literary works that appealed to the author during his life. Dr Paul Kalanidhi was a neurosurgeon and neuroscientist. He double majored in Biology and Literature from Stanford University. His love for literature and … Continue reading “For Poignant Reading”
Vancouver is right across the U.S. border on the Canadian side, but rum, how it gave us a unique experience, just by not having access to our cell phones while out and about there. I’ve written about how our generation’s boon and bane is the smart-phone. The simplest of things can bring on a pang on nostalgia. For … Continue reading “The Art of Map-Reading”
I was yawning the other day as I walked into the office. It is not like I had not slept well. I had, in fact, put logs to shame with the night’s repose. Optimism was brimming as I went to bed early after setting an alarm for the break of dawn the next day. The alarm, helpfully titled, ‘Fresh … Continue reading “To Look up or Not to Look up: That is the question”
The father is an obsessive news watcher and every season sees a different upheaval. The news, for its share, never ceases to entertain him. I remember, years ago, when he had his opinions typed out and sent to the newspaper. He beamed when they were published in the newspapers. He proudly showed the piece of … Continue reading “The Tongue-Tied Commenter”
Evaluation is a solemn task and deserves to be treated as such. The father has not been called to use his rating, ranking and evaluation skills for sometime now and when the opportunity presented itself, he took to it like an elephant spraying water on himself on a hot day. His face lit up and … Continue reading “Ranking & Rating”
I finally succumbed. I ravaged around the aisles of capitalist America. I looked for deals. The process was made more difficult because procrastination in all things shopping has become my motto of late. Finally, I bought a dress. I should add an expensive dress. I should also add: A dress made of cheap material. The dress is … Continue reading “I’m a Queen”
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