Sep 16, 2009
the way forward
Tweet Oft times when one encounters a brick wall, an overwhelming urge for capitulum to kiss clay with vigorous repetition presents itself. In such an instance you would do well to be mindful of  a caveat or two; a stubborn wall  rarely commits to anything while living tissue tends to book the caterers. Granny’s been over for a few days while Naeem... read more
Aug 31, 2009
It’s simple really
Tweet If God does not mind where I pray, Who on Earth are you to say? A response to the twitter conversations and the commentary on this post. read more
Dec 23, 2008
I’ll eventually grow into it
Tweet It happened just after my eyes fell on the notice stuck to one of the walls at Khan’s Butchery. “Ready fried onions. Perfect for vagaars and biryanis. Don’t be fooled by imitations”. Where my mind was fixed on the pastrami and chump chops, it was now ambushed by intrigue. Fake fried onions? What a thing! Perhaps the onions were... read more
Oct 17, 2008
Ennui Eyes
Tweet 258. That’s how many blog posts I’ve pushed out since I got serious on this platform at the end of August 2005. The sound the Most Prolific Blogger award makes is “whoosh-thik”, as it clips me on the shoulder and soars past towards others worthier on my google reader. Genesis It was our Honours year. 2004. Razina (now a... read more
Sep 3, 2008
Day 2 and 3
Tweet There is a stillness in Ramadaan; a special type of quiet that wraps around us. A stillness that renders us malleable; a warm and pliable soul, ready to receive all of Good. Those things that rub against our grain; loaded words that bring on brain-hives and the desire to strew expletives over the offender — for no well-reasoned argument will... read more
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