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Watched a re-run of my old favorite show Ally McBeal. On this episode Ally’s firm defends a man who has slapped another man for daring to insult his date. Let’s start again. The situation was as follows: Man 1 and Woman go to a party together and get to kissing….
A 55 word story about interactions and fair play.
My latest fascination is for the Botswana of Mma.Precious Ramotswe. I’m talking about the main character of ‘The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency‘ and her world. There are those who write well, there are tales that make you think. Alexander McCall achieves both with his series about a proud African lady…
Now I see what Kafka meant. (Click to enlarge)
From reading to music, travel to gaming, here’s presenting a Manguide on what makes their hobbies unique and how they can impact relationships.
Conversation with a colleague: Him: I think women (at work) come in two types. There are women like you – independent, strong-natured type…you know they aren’t going to burst into tears because you tell them you don’t like their work. Then there’s this other type you have to be careful…
I saw a girl on the train carrying this bag that caught my eye. I asked her if I could take a picture of it and she agreed. A little surprised perhaps and guarded as anyone would be in this city of callous strangers but agreeable nevertheless. K (I forgot…
I saw a re-run of Koffee with Karan‘s show with Ekta Kapoor. I had read Sakshi’s observation on the first viewing already so my curiosity was piqued beforehand anyway. I have to say, I was mighty surprised. Somehow, I’ve always carried an impression of Ekta Kapoor as a rather maudlin,…
A Build-a-bear shop had me re-examining my own childhood and my notions of maternity. A dream in my 20s also changed my outlook.
So I asked for a new fairytale….and I got one! There is a reason this review appears is categorised Feminism and it will be immediately evident when you watch the movie. Once again, I’ll not be a spoilsport and ruin the movie for you. Let me just say though, that…