Yesterday was my 60th birthday and I had great plans for the day. I was on my way to Matheran where I was to conduct a writer’s retreat. As we climbed the ghats, a close friend called me to wish me. Hearing her cheerful voice made me smile. Though it also made me a bit…
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This month, I thought I’d try my hand at writing a review-of-the-month post. While I have written a yearly review, I have never ever done a monthly one. I wonder if I can even remember everything that happened during September, but here goes. 5th of September, Teacher’s day. I got a load of lovely messages…
Read moreAnger and Frustration
I sit at the window, watching nature as she mourns. The sky is overcast, yet it is not raining. It is as if the sky is sad beyond tears. Nature reflects my mood; heavy and depressed. Is there any ray of hope? Is there any place or time in the future where we can be…
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“Empty your pockets or your bag. What do you carry? “ This is prompt #2 in the book “The Way Of The Fearless Writer” by Beth Kempton. If you have read my previous posts, you know that I am on a journey with the help of this book, to find my inner fire again. So…
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