Never assume that they are helpless — It’s the second day of the Lunar New Year. I decided to tag along with my sister-in-law, Terry who does regular visitations to the homes of elderly people who live alone. I brought along some oranges, a red packet, and some biscuits and crackers. …

Questions and doubts…. When you have money, you worry That you may not live long enough to spend it, That you may attract insincere and covetous people to yourself That you may be targeted and hence no longer feel safe That the money may not stay with you forever It’s…

…..almost there I woke up this morning, brimming with excitement So much to thank for every day There is no war in this country The air is cool, crisp, and clear As myriad birds tweet, twitter, and chirp And fragrant flowers fascinate my five senses The joy of working awaits…

A short poem Let go of all pent-up annoyances They are part and parcel of living Let go of all suppressed anger Unknowingly, they are simmering Let go of past hurts as one recalls Nothing really matters anymore Let go of any blame and shame Life is really like a…

Stuck in Shanghai without social media connectivity 15th May 2023. 1 min read What a blessed time I found To be disconnected from the larger part of the world Not of my own volition No Google, no Yahoo, no WhatsApp Here in China, where people mill around peacefully I can’t…

15th May 2023 1 min read (The Power Of Poetry)

Dedicated to ‘The Power of Poetry” Believe in yourself If not, who will? Psyche yourself if necessary This is indeed mandatory Believe in yourself Look within for your answers As deep inside you is an innate power As long as you do not cower Believe in yourself You do have…

Soldier on, regardless….

In the first picture, what do you see?