GIFTS

A few summers ago, I traveled to visit my Uncle S at an old people’s home in Maryland. A book I’m reading took me to a similar setting when the author described the protagonist visiting her ailing grandmother. The description in the book triggered this memory; the whiff of cleaning fluid that woke me up Continue reading

It’s been a struggle fitting in my long walks this school year. My exercise regime has totally changed. Just pulling a bit here and there, literally. I figured out that waiting for the Saturday morning walk would not suffice, I decided to join S on the very early, morning walk, on the campus , a Continue reading

A bash of greens  Hits your eyes Mesmerises your sight In pots, on beds, on tables Standing tall To the garden Capture the serene Changes one’s mood Heals your being From God knows where Plants talk to us In whispers  only we can ‘get’ only we can ‘capture’ only we can ‘understand’ An appreciation of Continue reading

All deflated by the spitting Heads bowed, hopes quashed Walking slowly, through the sand Hoping the spots would seize Still upset, an abrupt end Walked through the sand Friends slow down Searching for lunchboxes Shouting back to friends, “We are coming!” Still drizzling increased, Jostling enjoyed by a few Spotted faces of glasses Time to Continue reading

I have not written for a while, since the 31st of March 2023. I am really grateful for the opportunity to write and comment throughout the month of March. It’s made me think about ways to keep writing and to write creatively. Apart from journalling regularly, I have written a couple of picture books and Continue reading

This SOLSC been smoother than expected. The writing journey never ends. Here we are at the end of another full month of slicing, with so many visits to others’ blogs and many new words and ideas acquired. My cup is filling up and I know I am a better writer as I have learned from Continue reading

I went for my dose of respite after work yesterday. Nature certainly takes over burdens. Walking through R’s garden is just magical. Each day a different dose of freshness and beauty. Yesterday I had my fill of greens after work. It was the a breath of fresh air I needed after being indoors all day. Continue reading

In response to the invitation from Leigh Anne , I am sharing my colors.  The best blue is the hue of light-blue that paints my fourth floor window. It is magical; the sky in all its majesty, fills the window as I look straight ahead. The best brown is the wood, natural ‘wooden’ beams that Continue reading

Photo Credit Unsplash Ripe, juicy oranges, neatly peeled ready to be consumed. That was my first purchase. I bought enough for the evening.We just use it as it is and cut it up into sections. Bought from a hawker, waiting in the warm traffic. Where I live. there are many hawkers, they sell all sorts. Continue reading

This year whilst slicing, I am not really planning most of the topics for my slices. I just write. When I get to my laptop I see what comes to me and I write. I think I have grown a little more confidence with my writing. I don’t always fuss about the style or perfection Continue reading