The Idea-smithy

I’ve developed a rather late interest in flowers. And why not? With all the frivolous things that we spend on, a little bit of beauty is much appreciated. Why must a gift always be intelligent or useful? How about just alive? Nothing better than a flower then. Here’s an account of my most recent floral [...]

The first rains of this year. Also the first of many new conversations with an old friend. Peppered with old memories but actually I should say….sweetened by them rather than embittered. I am going to meet this monsoon with joy for a change.

The deceptively passionate summers have come and gone. They left me parched, dry [...]