Strangers?

Some new people, some new things, take up a surprising amount of mind space. Like this gentleman I met today. I had interacted with him over formal emails a few times in the past one year. Most of them short ones. He was intriguing then too. Something about his name does it. The most recent … Continue reading Strangers?

Pointless

Politically incorrect it may be, but I think we live and work better in silos. The cost of exchange of ideas/culture/benefits (if at all) is very high. Nobody knows where to draw a line. Absolutely nobody. And there is certainly nothing intellectual about conflicts that cause loss of lives. When I was 17, I had … Continue reading Pointless

Tripping

The coldness of the sound, the warmth of the words, and Beck’s soulful voice are my newest muse. The original song was nice too, but I like this version. This movie is also special. I watch it every time I feel I am sinking. It doesn’t help in any way. But something about it is … Continue reading Tripping

Caught Unaware

I have always believed that death is one thing that I am not afraid of. That I am prepared for it. But to my surprise, I panicked when I thought I was in a situation facing it. I panicked because I was not ready. Maybe it was a reminder. A funnily timely one.    Continue reading Caught Unaware