A Cup of Peace — is my mother’s story — one of the hardest I have ever written.

She passed away thirteen years ago — Armed with two sturdy totes swinging from both shoulders, I set out rather jauntily. I directly head to the vegetable vendors and fill my bags. This is a great strategy because once I load them I am less likely to wander around. I smile as I recall how, when I…

Everybody needs somebody — I am not much of a party-goer, but that does not mean I don’t enjoy getting together with friends. …

Because I have smiles to go before I sleep — In India, we’re just taking a breather from celebrating the festivals of Navaratri, Diwali, and Karthigai, also a festival of lights observed in South India, and specifically sisters praying for brothers. You will agree when I say that doing things for others makes us happy. …

December Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Freestyle Six” — Is that tree sending me hugs? Thank you Mary Chang Story Writer 💕and Sandi Parsons 💕 Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles ❤ Did you smile today? Website | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | Mastodon Help me support underprivileged children via Ko-Fi. Thank you! Visit our home page to enjoy our brilliant photographers and photo story weavers.

December Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Freestyle Six” — Taking a moment to slow down. Thank you, Mary Chang Story Writer, and Sandi Parsons ❤ Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles ❤ Did you smile today? Website | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | Mastodon Help me support underprivileged children via Ko-Fi. Thank you! Visit our home page to enjoy our brilliant photographers and photo story weavers.

A poem — On life’s stage, years weave tales untold, In time’s embrace, mysteries unfold. In the twilight of sunset, a golden glow, A wisdom deep, like the roots below. I waltz with days, I tango with years, Each wrinkle earned is a testament that cheers. Youth’s fleeting dance, a whirlwind of delight, Now…

SWPSC: “Happiness” & Freestyle Stories — November Conclusion — Ambushed by Mickey at Times Square I enjoyed wandering around New York on my own last month. Naturally, I was a little bit nervous figuring out stuff — the transport, the routes, places to visit, and the logistics. Everything was so very different — and a bit intimidating. …

I was the only saleswoman in the office and lost my innocence — The year was 1990. I worked as a sales manager in a reputed organization. I was the only woman on the team. While it was a good team, there was always the undercurrent of having to prove myself. When sales territories were allocated, the boss asked me if I would…