‘Get out of Pear City, somehow.’ That was the only priority in the Village Boy’s mind, for whom the place was a little short of a hell-hole. NCC was the only thing that could help him! Frequent outings to the firing-range in Sevanthippatty, Annual Training Camps, and Leadership Camps – Basic and Advanced were the …
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Pearl City, Kalapani and Kaala Pathar
“Hey, Day Dreamer…” Mr. Cat called out. “What are you dreaming about?” Mr. Cat queried. ‘Not a dream, Mr. Cat’ I’m replaying a nightmare’ Mr. Cat Man replied. “Want to tell me about it?” Mr. Cat enquired. ‘Not that I want to but let me walk you through’, Mr. Cat Man hesitantly complied. Thoothukudi (also …
Woodwards, Ferradol & Ovaltine
Gripewater, Ferrodol and Ovaltine influences a child from infancy through his school and college days. Throughout childhood, unsuspecting parents condition him to become an addict, later in life. Addicted to alcohol, drugs, and steroids! The pharma fraternity feeds on their greed for more money and kills the world to save the world…!
Weed, Wilburys, Woodstock and Whisky
Village boy goes to college. His first day in college and hostel, turned nightmarish, introduces him to new world, entirely different from what he is used to – family, friends, and familiar territory… Riot, violence and Weed welcomes him to his new-found freedom.
Life’s been tough; life’s been good
Childhood teaches many things.Risk-taking is a huge one. Adventures as a kid, growing up, in the village can be “experiential learning” at its best. Off-roading as a child teaches how life can be good.
Tripping – in the dark
The 4X4 Off-roader cranked up. The rickety havoc machine trembled. A chill ran up Alice’s spine. ‘What have I gotten myself into?!’ Alice wondered. ‘Mr. Cat, where are you taking me to…?! Alice asked the Cat. “Its my turn now….”, Mr. Cat answered. “Does it really matter?, I know where we are going. Sit tight. …
The Problem Tree
The Cat Answers Alice’s call, and offers help.
Wait…! There is still some hope.
Know where to go, even much before you pack your bags.
FU*KED….! Now what…?!
I have wandered into the middle of this ‘nowhere wilderness’! Now what…?! I got to get out of here, from this maddening wilderness. With only the expansive blue skies; under the scorching sun I see no other direction. No signposts, no shading trees, no shadows, not even a breeze..! What do I do? Where do …
lost, and looking for directions?
nothing is as bad as it seems. where do you want to go? what do you do when you get lost? that is when; and where, the journey begins. you start thinking, then you plan, you muster all the energy to get going, and finally, you GO. sounds very simple, right? if it were that …
logframe, for life... 