Beyond Scribbles

Fiction Monday – 302

May 4, 2026

Welcome to the three hundred and second edition of Fiction Monday.

“Every blessing ignored becomes a curse.” ― Paulo Coelho … More Fiction Monday – 302

What’s Your Default

May 4, 2026

What’s your default
when you’re by yourself,
when there is no one to please,
no one to convince,
no reason to pretend? … More What’s Your Default

Without Realizing It

April 30, 2026

This happened many years ago. My elder one was around two at the time.

One day, I noticed the silence surrounding me. Silence was always welcome—it had become a rare commodity since the birth of my son. … More Without Realizing It

Fiction Monday – 301

April 28, 2026

Welcome to the three hundred and first edition of Fiction Monday.

“Treat others how you wanted to be treated.” ― Proverb … More Fiction Monday – 301

In Search of Inspiration

April 27, 2026

Writer’s block—
an unfortunate predicament,
a miserable place to be.

A place I resolve,
or at least try,
to avoid at all costs—
and yet,
I find myself here
more often than I care to admit. … More In Search of Inspiration

Fiction Monday – 300

April 20, 2026

Welcome to the three hundredth edition of Fiction Monday.

Six years ago,
a beginning—
nudged by a few friends.

Today,
I prepare another edition—
the 300th.

Three hundred…
how insane is this?

I did not see this coming. … More Fiction Monday – 300

The Unpredictable Path

April 20, 2026

“Where do you see yourself in five years?”
Isn’t that an insane question to ask anyone?
Who are we to know?
How can anyone predict what’s coming next? … More The Unpredictable Path

I wasn’t very strict about wearing proper walking shoes in my 20s. Even in my early 30s, I mostly enjoyed walking in sandals. Whatever was right next to the door found its purpose covering my feet, and off I would go for a walk. … More My Ordinary Companion

My Happiness Corner

April 14, 2026

I am in love with this corner of our backyard. It makes my heart rejoice when I see the green leaves fluttering in the breeze, playing with the sunlight. … More My Happiness Corner

Fiction Monday – 299

April 13, 2026

Welcome to the two hundred and ninety-ninth edition of Fiction Monday.

“Even if you cannot change all the people around you, you can change the people you choose to be around. Life is too short to waste your time on people who don’t respect, appreciate, and value you. Spend your life with people who make you smile, laugh, and feel loved.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart … More Fiction Monday – 299