Shivam Diaries

‘Ammalu, you booked only two tickets for the movie? ‘Why, you have gifted me a son or daughter after your sixtieth birthday?’ ‘Be serious, Ammalu. Ammini wanted to join us’ ‘SP, if Ammini wants to go for movie, she will go with her husband, son or daughter or son in law or daughter in law … Read more

‘My dream wife was endowed with at least 10% of my talents in poetry, music, oratory, acting, writing etc but what I got was a semi literate. No meaning in getting irritated in my observation, Ammalu, but write one line in English, if you can. Just one line ‘ ‘Give me your iPad, please’ ‘IPad? … Read more

Ammalu, did Ammini come here?’ ‘What work has she here early morning . She does’nt supply us milk or vegetables’ ‘I have some urgent work with her’ ‘Then you should go to her house. But remember there, her husband Nair will ask you the same question slightly modified- ‘what work have you here early morning? … Read more

‘Ammalu, is there any relationship between us other than that I’m the husband and you, my wife?’ ‘You tell me, if any?’ ‘Admitted your failure? ‘Admitted’ ‘Ok, you good for nothing woman! There is another relationship . I’m the boss and you my subordinate ‘ ‘How I forgot it! Thanks for reminding boss! I will … Read more

‘Ammalu, I have certain problems in life. I don’t like to discuss with you as there in no meaning in doing so. Wondering where to find an educated, intelligent woman to share my problems’ ‘Advertise in the Matrimonial!’ ———————— ‘You have a bad habit of peeping into my bedroom at night. I don’t like it. … Read more

‘So late for my second coffee, old lady?’ ‘Young man, this coffee is for me. I saw you rushing to kitchen and making coffee, when I went to the gate to buy vegetables’ ‘You have eyes at your back too, Ammalu?’ ‘I have eyes all over my body, when it comes to watch your movements’ … Read more

‘My father never used to do this job of slaves- carrying umbrella for his wife!’ ‘I agree. He was the master of the house’ ‘What? If not me, are you the master of our house?’ ‘Mistress is the correct usage, SP!’ ‘What? Have I to learn the fundamentals of English grammar from you?’ ‘Hold the … Read more

‘What is there to smile mischievously Ammalu? I’m carrying the umbrella for me and not for you’ ‘While holding the umbrella for you during the Kasi yatra, my naughty brother advised me, ‘ ensure that SP holds umbrella 🌂 for you throught your life’ Cartoon courtesy. Ramki, Chennai