The Smell of Harvest

Traditional way fo harvesting paddy rice

The sun, at least for this year, seems to be waning a little. Autumn is here. It is time for harvesting paddy rice in different parts of the world, at least in the countryside where I spent my childhood. I gazed out at my window while sipping hot water in the morning. I could sense … Read more

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Privileged Living

Life is short, fragile, and mortal. Yet it is a privilege bestowed upon us to live a life, just once. Some people enjoyed better living conditions or status, making them appear more privileged. While some people seemed deterred from privilege by their appearance or how we saw them. And it is true, privilege sans some … Read more

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who will welcome me?

Welcome to the universe

Amidst the congregations, our pastor welcomed me, as I attended our church’s Sunday Worship Service again. Almost a year had gone by since I last attended. It was a great privilege for me to be able to go to church again. When he gracefully asked me to stand, calling on my name, to welcome me; … Read more

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Letters from My Father

My father wrote letters to me; more often than any girl would. It was written with love. Neatly written in his very own hand but with severe curves, which could take time to read. Today, I am submerged in a plethora of emotions, thinking back at those good old times. My father would used papers … Read more

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