I know gaming often receives a bad rap, usually because those who enjoy it are so engrossed in it that they forget human interaction. But it needn’t be that way. Modern gaming and social interaction can actually go hand in hand. Some time back I wrote about how we enjoy Bingo…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
If we are all blessed with one thing – it is memory. I think I am lucky to have a sharp memory and while it sometimes freaks me out that I can remember a lot of trivial things that probably serve no purpose, I also consider it a good thing. After…
I know I promised to take you along on a window shopping trip around my local market a couple of weeks ago! And here I am, to do just that. (Mel, I am looking at you, c’mon, let’s go!) Oh, don’t hesitate to buy something, if you want! I am only…
Ever been stuck in a situation where you were afraid to take a decision that could change your life forever, but really had no choice? I have. Several times. The craziest thing was, I really had no other option. It was like being stuck between a rock and a hard place…
Life is such a great teacher, ably supported by “experience”. Depending on how we look at it, growing up can be painful, or…educative. My childhood, according to some people was less than perfect. I did not think so. From other people’s viewpoint, here was a child whose father abandoned her Mother…
Hunger is a terrible thing, especially for children. Besides depriving them of the nutrition they need to grow up healthy and perform well in everything they do – academics, sports and other life activities, it causes emotional damage. scarring the individual for life Even the old adage goes “food, shelter and…
“Don’t give up” is a mantra I grew up with and over the years, have reaped the benefits. Oh, I’ve certainly felt like quitting sometimes, but something within me would always tell me to go on. My Mom always inspired me to hope. Even when none was apparent. And when, in…