You know when grown-ups tell you ‘everything’s going to be fine’ and you think they’re probably lying to make you feel better? All I’ve got to do is pass as an ordinary human being. Simple. What could possibly go wrong? Heh-haa! Super squeaky bum time! No, I’ll fix it. I’m good at fixing rot. Call… Continue reading
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Explore Things That Matters
Sorry, checking all the water in this area; there’s an escaped fish. All I’ve got to do is pass as an ordinary human being. Simple. What could possibly go wrong? They’re not aliens, they’re Earth…liens! Heh-haa! Super squeaky bum time! I’m nobody’s taxi service; I’m not gonna be there to catch you every time you… Continue reading
Living A Minimalist Life
You hit me with a cricket bat. It’s a fez. I wear a fez now. Fezes are cool. No… It’s a thing; it’s like a plan, but with more greatness. I am the Doctor, and you are the Daleks! They’re not aliens, they’re Earth…liens! *Insistently* Bow ties are cool! Come on Amy, I’m a normal… Continue reading
How I Tried To Rescue A Puppy But Ended Up In Hospital
Living in Chennai, one is never too far away from an animal of some kind. Whether it’s a street dog or an animal more common to a farm than a city, the city is teeming with local fauna. Every day, Darwin’s survival of the fittest plays out as disease, competition for food and danger from… Continue reading
Tales From the Taramani MRTS Station
My team mate is known for being the resident crazy dog-lady in the office. Now somewhere out there is a lady with twenty dogs, dog pictures on the wall, doggie slippers, t-shirts with dogs on, crockery with dog pictures, a poster hanging on the wall that says ’15 reasons why a dog is better than… Continue reading
How I Ended Up In Colombo For Christmas
For the last three years I’ve spent my Christmas in Chennai. Each year we went back to the Taj Connemara for their Christmas brunch, which is pretty good with all the turkey, roast vegetables, pigs in blankets and so on, but to do it again for a fourth year. Just no. Not again.
A Tale About Socks
“Meuw, meuw, meuw, meuw, meuw” came a squeaking noise from the bushes. “Hey, it’s a little kitten!” my wife exclaimed. “Are you sure? It sounds more like a high pitch chirp from a bird” I replied, confident in my avian chirp recognition. A motorbike zoomed past, its headlight briefly illuminated the bush and silhouetted a… Continue reading
A Story About Knowing The Value Of Simplicity
The right font choice along with the absence of sidebars and popups makes everything feel easier and better to read. Websites like Medium, Signal vs. Noise, and Zen Habits are like yoga studios for content. Their presentation of content puts me at peace while reading, allowing me to fully focus on the stories without distraction…. Continue reading
Keep it Simple Dummy!
Sed sed porttitor diam, dignissim pulvinar nunc. Donec fermentum justo velit. Donec rutrum quis quam at aliquet. Vestibulum ante ipsum primis in faucibus orci luctus et ultrices posuere cubilia Curae; Praesent massa nulla, rutrum sed vestibulum in, dapibus a risus. Vestibulum tincidunt neque sed felis posuere dictum. Phasellus aliquet diam id rutrum cursus. Vestibulum eget… Continue reading
Stop Worrying About How Pretty It is
Across from where? Oh, you’re gonna be in a coma, all right. Army had half a day. Did you enjoy your meal, Mom? You drank it fast enough. No… but I’d like to be asked! No! I was ashamed to be SEEN with you. I like being with you. First place chick is hot, but… Continue reading