by Chandrika R Krishnan | Nov 19, 2024 | A Slice of Life, Fiction
“I am tired of the bad press! Drinking black coffee makes you a psychopath!” The coffee lamented. “Well, caffeine is definitely not something to write home about!” This came from the turmeric, mighty chuffed at being touted as a ‘super food’...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Nov 14, 2024 | Poetry
“Hey Sonny boy,” the mom said, “I love you,” she beamed. ” I love you too,” the boy toddled and hugged her close. “Hey Sonny boy,” the mom said, “I love you,” she beamed. “I love you too,”...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Oct 31, 2024 | A Slice of Life, Musings & Moments
I burst into laughter remembering my uncle’s comments a few days before his end. “ Hey,” he said, “I am a holy ( holey) man.” He had made this comment just a week before his death, even as his body was riddled with outlets made for the various tubes. We...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Oct 18, 2024 | Fiction
Nalini turned the key to the door and impatiently rang the bell when she realized that once again the door was latched from the inside. “Sorry Amma, I keep forgetting,” Ashwin said but there was hardly any remorse on his face. She saw her mother-in-law hastily...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Sep 21, 2024 | Fiction
“Come -on ! choose ! Big or small?” Her fingers wagged under my nose second time in as many hours that day. ” Honestly, Mufs ! Can’t you stop now that we are in our IXth?” “I would always need you to decide Rams,” she said...
