“Mouna vratam- the vow of silence is not just shutting the mouth and sitting in a corner It involves controlling your mind from wandering into undesirable avenues” “”I see. it looks you have a remote sensor to know what happens in my mind, Ammalu?” “Your eyes. I know every nook and corner, bumps and pot … Read more
“Ammalu, you blame me unnecessarily. Have you ever seen me raising my head and looking into the eyes of any woman other than you?” “You didn’t look even into my eyes before our wedding. I had to hold your chin, raise your head before placing the garland around your neck! The moment you made … Read more
“Any woman can live happily with one husband, but no man can. Why Ammalu?” “For man, wife is only a coffee maker machine for happiness. He fears that it might fail any moment as all machines do. So, he wants a standby. For woman, husband is a partner for life. For that, one … Read more
“Life is difficult, Ammalu” “That exactly is why you are assigned to live it” “Life is difficult to live with you, Ammalu” “That exactly why I was made your wife” “Which guy decided so, Ammalu?” “Had I known that, you think I would be here?” ————————————————————————— “When I look at your face, I want to … Read more
This happened in a Chennai wedding, long ago. The boy was related to me. Like all other boys and girls related to me, this guy too was a good one, with clean habits. After the wedding lunch, he casually opened a small packet of ‘Asoka’ scented nut power, a popular brand those days and emptied … Read more
“SP, I’m your Facebook friend. I like your Ammalu stories. Awesome those are! I like them “ “Thank you, madam” “In fact, all your posts are awesome. I like every one of those” “Thanks again, madam” “And wah ! what wonderful pictures, you post! I like each and every one of those” “I’m indebted to … Read more
It is all about letter writing. ————————————— “Can you spare a few minutes for me, please?” “To pull water from the well or to wet- grind for iddli, Ammalu?” “A much simpler task..I have recovered a few handwritten letters from the archives. I will read the caption; you tell me the context. None of my … Read more
After serving in Dubai for three years, when he returned home for vacation, he brought two golden necklaces, one each for his mother and wife. “Pick up one, mom “, he pleaded, handing over both the jewels to his mother, “the first choice, yours” “I like both”, said the avaricious old woman, “I will keep both. … Read more
The problems an over-obedient wife can create for you- just for fun. Read and forget, don’t carry home. ”Good morning, Sir. May I come in? I came to join your yoga class.” “Please come in and take your seat. You look a bit worried. Anything wrong?” “Nothing. I dropped my key ring. Looking around for … Read more