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Continue reading →: Taking the Plunge
What’s something you’ve done that you never thought you could? View all responses After turning half a century a few months ago, there are quite a few things I’ve done that I never thought I’d do. When I first started working, I never thought I would quit my job without…
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Continue reading →: Rainbows and Wings
A poem of becoming. Inching towards the radiant rainbow Her steps steady, a little slow Yearning for a brighter tomorrow Hope, faith and dreams in tow Before a new chapter begins Her old world takes a few spins After trying on a few new skinsTime and God’s blessings give her…
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Continue reading →: Dipping into Culture
A dosha and sambar microstory. Dipping Into Culture: A Dosha-Sambar Story Growing up in a suburb twenty kilometres from Kuala Lumpur in the 1980s, I hardly felt connected to my Indian roots. My second-generation Malaysian Indian parents tried their best to keep my sister and me connected to our Kerala…
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Continue reading →: The Story of My Life
Facing challenges, finding magical moments. I admit, today’s writing prompt got me thinking about life. I don’t think there’s been a chapter in my life that should be titled The Hard Years I think the title of my book of life would be The Hard Years instead. I’ve never had…
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Continue reading →: Moving Past Blank Screen Days
When writing slows down, let’s carry on. Blank Screen Days Confession: I love writing with all my heart, but sometimes it’s the hardest thing to do. I wake up determined. Determined to work on my stories. Determined to sit in front of my laptop for as long as it takes.…
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Continue reading →: Younger Days, Different Tastes
10 things I changed my mind about as an adult. 🍆 EggplantI never liked its soft, mushy texture, but now? I love it! 🥬 Bitter gourdThe name says it all! Who needs bitter when you can have sweet? 😴 Afternoon napsNaps used to get in the way of afternoon adventures.…
