Trick or Treat #TellTaleThursday

Malini was hesitant about this year Halloween party. It was reminding her of last year's insult, bullied laugh and hurting self-esteem by those three so-called elite class ladies. "Is it my fault to born in a middle-class family? I don't want to hear back again from same ladies who will be at the party this …

Sweet conversation #FFfAW

"What is this Daddy?" little kid asked his dad seeing the newly brought fish pond. "Its golden fish, your new mate". "Oh Wow! Fish is a boy or girl? What is the name?" "It's a boy. You can name him anything you wish." "Where are his daddy and mommy? Why is he alone here?" Dad …

Sneak Away #FridayFictioneers

Jessy's face under wedding veil was dull. She was looking disappointed. The priest asked to utter the vows of marriage. she was lost in thoughts to escape from a forced marriage with stepmother's brother. Stepmother jumped on the stage with a fake smile and forced her to say those vows. But Jessy's eyes were searching …

Lone Cypress #ThursdayTreeLove

It is one of the famous spots to stop on 17 miles drive, California and see the beauty of Lone Cypress which is standing on a granite hillside. This is one of the most photographed trees in North America. This was captured during most memorable a day trip with one of my friend and family …

Miserable night #TellTaleThursday

In the hallway, they saw a corridor with several doors leading off it. Everything in the hall was covered in dust, as though no one had touched it for a hundred years. No other option was left to Aruna and Santosh to enter this house and stay overnight after their car broke down exactly in …

Elephant Ear Fig Tree #ThursdayTreeLove

This tree was like an indoor plant in the lobby of food serving area of the resort. This was the first time I had seen such tree, figs hanging near the lower portion of the trunk. I was wondering if its Fig or some other species. Upon checking more, learnt that its another kind of …

Monthly Gratitude – September 2018

September month started with team outing and ended with function at BP's school. Two major festivals added joy to month. There was News of death in the family which made part of month gloomy. Offering sincere condolence to his family and wishing peace to his soul, let me jot down gratitude moments of the month. …

Second visit to California

It was definite and short travel. I had to travel in a day notice to backfill my colleague on his emergency leaves. Quickly called my mom and asked her to be available to babysit BP in my absence. There was no time to shop and pack. I bought some sweets and packed bags with whatever …