Manickam, where are we going? Down below, Sir. Please watch your step. How did you find this place? Actually, by fluke. I stopped my bike here. The wheel was wobbling. After setting it, just stood near the parapet to catch my breath. I glanced down and saw the darkness below. Thought it a likely place … Continue reading BELOW THE BELT
FRIDAY FICIONEERS
CRAFTING HERITAGE
Let us visit Dakshinchithra when Uncle, Aunty and their kids come. Dakinshinchithra, what is that? DakshinaChitra is a heritage village that portrays the living beliefs of art, folk performing-arts, craft and architecture of South Indian traditions. . It has a research unit, crafts bazaar, playground anad an area to hold religious functions, stone workshop, and … Continue reading CRAFTING HERITAGE
TALES OF LIFE
Legend says a wise man invented a game to represent the kingdom consisting of the king himself, his queen, rooks, bishops, knights, and pawns, all of which were important. This was to convince his tyrannical Indian king, Shihram, of the importance of each resident of his kingdom. He then requested the king to put one … Continue reading TALES OF LIFE
MUCH ADO ABOUT AN UMBRELLA
"Most of the people in the village were a little envious of Binya’s blue umbrella. No one else had ever possessed one like it... Secretly, everyone admired it. Unlike the adults, the children didn’t have to pretend. They were full of praise for the umbrella. It was so light, so pretty, so bright a blue! … Continue reading MUCH ADO ABOUT AN UMBRELLA
CLOCKWORKS
“Betsie,' I whispered, "what can we do for these people? Afterward I mean. Can't we make a home for them and care for them and love them?' "Corrie, I pray every day that we will be allowed to do this! To show them that love is greater!" And it wasn't until I was gathering twigs … Continue reading CLOCKWORKS
CLOCKWORK (ER)
“Love is the strongest force in the world, and when it is blocked that means pain. There are two things we can do when this happens. We can kill the love so that it stops hurting. But then of course part of us dies, too. Or, Corrie, we can ask God to open up … Continue reading CLOCKWORK (ER)
OFFSHOOT
The house was impressive, with brick exteriors, planter boxes, woodwork and new paint. Do you think you would be happy here. Yes Mama, he replied, impatiently eager to begin his new life. Do you want me to stay back to help? Of course not. Everything is set. Well then, I will take leave now,. Please … Continue reading OFFSHOOT
ILL-MET OR WELL-MET
Almost there. A little more distance only. I reached the atrium and placed myself at an angle. This is where he said I should meet him. He told me what color he would be wearing, where he would stand and what he would do to make me sure it was him. I was early, my … Continue reading ILL-MET OR WELL-MET
DAD DIGS
What's dad doing out there in the garden? He's digging a pit for the compost! I thought you said he didn't want to do it! Oh, he suddenly felt he wanted to do it. I also thought you said that he felt that was not the right place to do so too! Yep, but suddenly … Continue reading DAD DIGS
WALK IN
How can she talk like that to me? Who does she think she is? What are you ranting about? You know that problem I spoke to you about? It is a continuation of it. I am sick of trying to explain. Going to cut her out. You know the problems she is going through. Give … Continue reading WALK IN
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