shivam ‘Ammalu, we may be husband and wife–‘ ‘We are’ ‘OK, but we are two separate individuals. We have our own identities. I may not like what you like and you may not like what I like-‘ ‘I don’t like what you like and you don’t like what I like’ ‘OK, but let us both board … Read more
Fed up of the family life, especially with you. Leaving for Uttar Kasi for Sanyas and Moksham, now, in another five minutes. No second thoughts. Give me a thousand rupees please, Ammalu’ ‘Why cash when going for sanyas and Moksham, SP?’ ‘For buying, kaashaayam, kamandalu, dandam, Rudraksham ‘ ‘All those things including an extra pair … Read more
‘Ammalu, our Paru is very naughty!’ ‘Who is ‘our’ Paru, the cow or vegetable seller?’ ‘You think only about cow or kaikarikkari! The naughty Paru, I mentioned, is Pammetchu’s wife. She told me yesterday that at times, I behave like a Jallikattu bull incited with a piece of red cloth waved before its eyes. That … Read more
Responding to your matri.ad: If you are looking for a honest, efficient, intelligent, caring, handsome husband , I’m available!’ Response: ‘Thank you, but no. I’m looking for a submissive and simpleton baby’ ‘There is a ‘thalayatti Chettiar bommai, doll in my showcase, which keeps on shaking its head, if you just touch it with your … Read more
Ramu: Mama, my elderly friend was happily humming to himself when I went to say hello to him on my way back from the murukkan kadai (pan shop ) Me: May be enjoying the absence of his wife. Ramu: No, enjoying the absence of your posts in the FB. Me: oh! Ramu: Mama, my … Read more
U Next to grave yard, hospital, specially cancer hospital is the gloomiest place in the world. It is a dry land of all negative thoughts. Mostly old, disabled, deteriorated mentally and physically people come there. Some of them see rays of hope in the wilderness. Many see nothing, only a huge vacuum. Some, who have … Read more
Glad to inform my friends that the first chapter of my treatment was over today, with the last dose of the Harmone injection. Originally, six monthly doses were prescribed, now reduced to four. So much so good. What the nurse pushed into my system will play havoc for a few days, I know from … Read more
‘Mom, your sweet son in law is there?’ ‘Yes, he is hiding behind me. I’m sure that he did some minor mischief and came here to escape from your punishment’ ‘Minor of course! Mom, you know what he did? He scratched my back when we were shopping in the Chettiar shop’ ‘Top or bottom back?’ … Read more
“What is your opinion, generally, about me, Ammalu?” “Very good” “Will you tell this to your mom?” “No” “Why?” “Her opinion, already about you, is very very good” “That additional ‘very’ doesn’t appear be good for me, Ammalu” “That exactly was the reason why I didn’t tell her my opinion about you” “Very, very thoughtful … Read more
In the predawn hours When the world sleeps, The sleep has pushed me aside Like a baby who doesn’t like her toy That doesn’t give her joy, I think about you, who flew away Leaving me alone , Like a baby who throws away her toy That doesn’t give her joy. I could read volumes … Read more