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I like
....previews before a movie....benches....and sitting on them....the vastness of the sea....Queen....walking barefoot at home....law-based fiction....banana chips....chocolate ice cream with chocolate...
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of waterloos and waterlessloos
Waterloo was where it ended. Perioded. Game over. Napoleon, he of the general fame(you can't deny it but the cheap humor is back). The man who told us that fighting units walk on gastric bags. He had a...
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the pluto of it all
The smallest gets picked on. Always. Its never fair. Remember the time when you were at that elementary school quiz. 'Smallest planet?' they asked. You replied. Quick as a flash. Surely this...
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Sweat er...
For the first 24 years 11 months and 13 days of my grand existence I did not own a sweater. No yo. Sudden. Four days later I owned four keep-me-warms.The climate of my birth-and-growth geographical...
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the cup spilleth over......not
1983 was technically my first one. We won. Kapil's devils. Beginner's luck they scoffed. Not an iota of comprehension in my teeny weeny 18 month-old skull. Something was born for real that fateful day...
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A boy
He liked to know how it came to beIf only he were allowed to seeJust a little peekBut alas he was too meekHe took out his wand and said a spellHe hoped in time a tale to tellBut the magic, it did not...
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Raghavendra
The following is from my internship posting in surgery at a government hospital in India. It happens to be true.It began. Busy busy busy unit. Before though. I inquired with the outgoer. Any burns?...
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How to eat breakfast
01. Find bowl.02. Adopt expression of satisfaction with cleanliness of bowl.03. Scratch head (You need to - breakfast time remember).04. Look for cereal box.05. Find cereal box and fill bowl with one...
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The Last Laugh
When I set my eyes on my father’s body, the first thing I noticed was the smile he still had on. For all posterity. I had never seen someone close to me die before this. There is this period when your...
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To.do.
12 months. Do things. Vide Infra. Blog about each experience. Idea.In random order,1) Learn Spanish. Visit Spanish-speaking country and achieve passing grade from local. Blog in Spanish. Estupendo.2)...
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A Letter from the Prime Minister of Procrasti Nation
Loyal citizens of Procrasti,Greetings! It is I, your Prime Minister. I meant to send this message two months ago, but true to form I am sending it now. I write this letter to bring to your attention an...
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A Writing We Will Go
So, I decided. To write. Letter.Note. Netter? Portmanteau. The hunt began. Had to find a pen. Pen had to have some ink in it. Nib had to be unbroken. Found! Glory. A battle won. The war, however...
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The Ballad of the Violin-Maker
He seated himself on his bench. Doing what he did best. Better than anyone else. Maestro. They came for him from far and wide. He knew that each one he crafted was unique. Life of its own. Independent....
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Huzoor, Wah Taj Boliye!
My father had come back from a trip to Bombay and the 4th grader me asked him all sorts of questions. How was Bombay? Did he see any cricketers buying their groceries? My sister wanted to know if any...
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I like to call it 'India' (A little introspective Q & A)
So. What is it? What is this 'India' thing you are so keen to expound? What is this motherland of yours you are so particular to shine to the world? The land of your birth. The little tricolor on your...
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a few pointers for my brethren (read:men)
This 'treasure-chest' of wisdom comes from a source who is a self-professed whomper (read:loser) at relationships. Please read at your own risk. If anything goes wrong, just point blame at economy.Two...
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fivetimesfive
My favorite song is 'November Rain'.."I know it's hard to keep an open heart...when even friends seem out to harm you...But if you could heal a broken heart...then wouldn't time be out to charm...
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A letter to my father.
My father was born on 11/11/1951 and I was spawned on 12/09/1981. Our birthdays every year were exactly four weeks apart. My father said his goodbyes on 11/29/2004.The words in italics are lyrics from...
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Letter to my children
Dear children,You aren’t here yet. Neither is your mother. However, one day we will all be ‘here’. This is my letter to you for whenever you choose to read. There are many more to come.Get ready for an...
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Lagori
"Lagori!" he screamed. As loud as his pediatric lungs would allow. Her face fell. Not again. Red-faced. She approached him. No eye contact. "Again" she said with gritted teeth. Her people stood behind...
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Love all
The BackgroundYou've gotta love a game that starts off each time with 'love all'. Peace. Add to this the genesis of the Scandinavian middle name of yours truly and one has a clear winner....
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Letter to my brother.
Dear Ahad,I know you would have wanted me to write you this letter. I want to believe that you will read this from somewhere. A better place. I remember vividly the first time we met. You were a...
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