Regular readers of my blog would probably recall my annual self-imposed ritual to turn to my friend Yosvon’s photo blog and pick one of his amazing clicks based on whichever one inspires me and fits …
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mykidneybeans turns seven
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mykidneybeans Turns Six
When I look back at the stats and insights in WordPress, I am both humbled and surprised how far I’ve come in this journey of six years. At some point I crossed 200 posts, 400 …
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CoviMusings – He’s Back!
I sat there, nearly rubbing my eyes in disbelief. He looked a little surprised too, to find himself standing in front of me after nearly a year. I felt a tear welling up from the …
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Choose One of Us!
I sat down with a sigh, savoring my hot cup of masala tea, quietly saying a prayer of thanks for Shanti, my cleaning lady who knew how to brew tea just the way I liked …
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Lost and Found
They stared at each other across the airport terminalThey couldn’t believe their eyesIt was twenty-two years since they had last seen each other Since he had broken her heart and left her to pick up …
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A Father-Son Relationship
I was born in 2003, and even as a young and sprightly thing, I was the son who was the apple of my father’s eye. He would take care of me with so much love and …
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Little Ones, Big Tales
One fine evening in December 1999, two families met for a cup of coffee, some rava idli and kesari. Mission: Boy meets Girl. Boy liked girl and vice versa, enough to consider a life time …
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Front Row Seats
He walked into the theatre with the air of someone who had just bagged a treasure, a very expensive treasure. She walked demurely by his side. They settled into the front row. Romeo and Juliet …
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The Kitty Party
Barkha glanced around, exasperated. How had she managed to gather such an eclectic bunch of friends over the years? She didn’t know whether to laugh or to cry! There was Yashi, looking all glamorous and …
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Second Love – Part 3
Author’s Note: Catch Part 1 and Part 2 First! Ajay and Seema settled down at the icecream parlour with their grandchildren. Ajay was gallant and thoughtful. He even asked Seema if she wanted a sugar-free …