“Daddyma, do you know of any ghosts?” asked Nina Nina’s grandma propped herself on her cottony white pillow and turned around to look at Nina. “Have met a couple of them in my days,” she said rolling her eyes. “Really?” Nina sat up excitedly, her eyes wide. She cuddled up next to her daddyma. “Tell … Continue reading Short Story 1 – Ghosts from the Past
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The Chennai Chronicles – Part 1 (Spirit Guides and Signs)
P and I had been meaning to visit our parents in Chennai since the summer of 2012. But visa issues prevented us from making the trip. My cousin G was getting married in December and I really wanted to be there. It was November when our visa papers came through but booking tickets to India … Continue reading The Chennai Chronicles – Part 1 (Spirit Guides and Signs)
Love Never Dies…
Sandy hit last week and took many people with it. The pictures of the damage were heart wrenching. One cold December not too long ago we woke up freezing. A freak ice storm had left our town without power. We had to live in a friend's place and then a hotel for five days until … Continue reading Love Never Dies…
Daring and Different…My Dadima
This post is long overdue. I meant to write this is 2009 and get it published in a newspaper or magazine in Chennai, India. Since that didn't happen I guess I'll have to be happy with this. M asked me the other day - who is your idol? I mentioned the name of my deceased … Continue reading Daring and Different…My Dadima
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