January 2026 – Void Thoughts

Jumping Cactus

January 29, 2026

A joint family you’d rather stay away from! … More Jumping Cactus

Fiction Monday – 288

January 27, 2026

Welcome to the two hundred and eighty eighth edition of Fiction Monday.

“Being free is being able to accept people for what they are, and not try to understand all they are or be what they are.” —Maya Angelou … More Fiction Monday – 288

Sometimes, all you can do is wait. But for how long? The wait can stretch on forever. The “right time” hardly ever stops by to knock on your door, letting you know the wait is over and it’s time to get on with your life. … More Living or Waiting

Fiction Monday – 287

January 20, 2026

Welcome to the two hundred and eighty seventh edition of Fiction Monday.

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” —Mahtma Gandhi … More Fiction Monday – 287

Grief and Healing

January 19, 2026

A never-ending island
drifting away
into the abyss,
carrying just me—
filled with
pain,
anguish,
and defeat.

That’s grief. … More Grief and Healing

Of Unfinished Dreams and Daily Routines

January 16, 2026

“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.” – Mike Murdock

I don’t know exactly what awaits me in the future. I have made many plans, yet I often find them difficult to execute in the present. … More Of Unfinished Dreams and Daily Routines