Phenomenal Women

Phenomenal Women

Yesterday was Women’s Day and people marked the day in different ways. Someone sent a cake to our office that is predominantly women. There were curated events for women while the Internet trended with messages and articles about women. While celebrating a day...
The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders

The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders

To a romantic like me, the first day of the year fairly seems to be bursting with possibilities. Please note that I say possibilities, not miracles: not going to be thin in this life. No amount of discipline is going to make me stoic. I will continue to judge people,...
Men Who Know Too Much

Men Who Know Too Much

‘You know, I am telling you because I have more experience…’. Said my client. A man. A reasonably smart man. The irony of the situation was that the ‘more’ experienced person did not know that I was years older than him, with yes, you guessed it ‘more’ experience in...
Older and wiser

Older and wiser

Being one of the people who loves ‘special’ days (read birthdays, anniversaries, et al), I am understandably happy on my birthday. And I am blessed that everyone around me goes out of their way to ensure that it is extra special even if they believe that every day...
Helicopter people

Helicopter people

‘Why have you sent them a gift?’ The message asks. The gift in question had been sent from ‘our’ Amazon account, shared to enjoy free shipping. Sharing this and other accounts, purely for convenience, has provided the children with a window into my sundry shopping. I...