Dear reader…

Thought I'd share a laugh, with my greetings, as the year comes to a close, by sharing an old poem which I found in a diary I maintained through 2007-2010. It is clearly inspired by my years studying in a Victorian convent, the books I read and my growing adoration for the Bard - and…

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AUNTY JI

Have you ever heard the tale of Aunty ji? The one who loves hovering over people's lives like a busy bee, to extract juicy tales from each young flower - she knows no rest - at your back, at all hours! She's the annoyingly boisterous social butterfly, laden with jewelry on kitty-party nights. She wants…

Uncle ji

Have you ever heard the tale of Uncle ji? Usually found guffawing at family parties, or spotted in the park jogging unfailingly each morning - did I say jog? (read- gawking at aunties). He has a knack for passing unsolicited advice like gas, any stinkin' solution to your problems - only Uncle ji has! These…

Absolutely random post but if you are the kind of reader I think you are, you’ll get the message…

Disclaimer - Dear reader, no brain cell was exploited in the thinking and writing of this post. Any resemblance to the kind of posts that you may have come to expect from Ishaisms is purely impossible, (although mild and poor attempts have been made at it at the introduction and conclusion). However, if you'd like…