Miser Max was what they called him. First behind his back and then to his face. He used public transport if and when he ventured out of his house. He used meal coupons. The pensioner was wearing the same clothes for as long as he, or anyone else, could remember. Strangely, he never flinched when…
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Grandma #FridayFotoFiction
She could have been 75 years old, or maybe more. Or less. Nobody knew her real age and neither did Shanta Tai. Married at the age of 9 and a first time mother at 14, Shanta Tai had no idea when she was born. She had spent a lifetime taking care of people and…
The Shoes #FridayFotoFiction
The spring sun shone down brilliantly on the mountains and valley below. Little tufts of grass were fighting their way upwards from in between the crevices of the rocks. The Goats were grazing peacefully, enjoying the sweet new grass. The silence was punctuated by a weak bleat. A Goat jerked up and began loping ahead,…
#FridayFotoFiction #Bride
The flowers in the bridal chamber delicately perfumed the air. The crinkles of her gown assured her that it fell perfectly, discreetly flattering her shape. The hairdresser had cleverly woven her mother’s necklace into her hairdo, and she reached out to feel it once again. Lancy opened the drapes and felt the warmth of…
3 Funny Habits You’re Thankful For #ThankfulThursdays #Week34
Habits! We all have them! Good ones, like brushing our teeth before bedtime. Bad ones, eating too many sweets, and funny ones. Knowing, or talking about, good and bad habits is so boring! Which is why our prompt for this fortnight is; 3 Funny Habits You’re Thankful For; I read the ends of…
Keeping the Evil Eye away #ThursdayTreeLove #Week11
On a recent road trip we stopped by on the highway to refresh ourselves with some tea. As we sipped on a perfectly made cup of it, I spotted this Devil’s face mask (Drishti Gombe or Evil Defender) opposite me, and the shop. Of course I had to click it, then ask the shop owner…
3 Favorite Foods you are thankful for #ThankfulThursdays #Week33
When I think of my favourite food a list as long as Rapunzel’s hair comes to mind!:) Yes, I have THOSE many favourites. In fact I have written a book on my favorite foods, have a look at it here .However, dishes that have stood the test of time, made me happy and brought…
Childhood Memories you are Thankful for #ThankfulThursdays
Spicy Saturday Picks- 8th July, 2017 Ask any adult which was the most favorite part of their life was and more often than not ‘my childhood’ would be the answer. What is it about a childhood that is so precious, the memories of which stay with us for a lifetime? My favorite part of my…
Anything but Books AND everything about ME! #Tag
I love Tags. A lot. A real lot! so when Shantala tagged me, I couldn’t wait to have it on my blog, and here it is! Name a cartoon(s) that you love. Politicians. Especially some pompous heads of state * wink, wink * On a serious note I am in love with the animated film…
A garden, a stream and lots of trees #ThursdayTreeLove #Week10
Brindavan Gardens in Mysore is one of it’s major tourist attractions. And rightly so. The gardens are sprawled over a seemingly never-ending campus are a sight to behold. Even though the upkeep is not upto the mark the gardens still enthral. This soothing sight was bang in the middle of it and we stood here…