Some number crunching

All of a sudden I realized I have been blogging for more than a year now. Guess, it was time for some stock taking. Just when I had given hope, I realized that Go Stats could provide me with the information. For those who do not know how many people visit their blogs..or from where … Read more

When the mobiles fell silent

The French, connoisseurs of art that they are, are planning on jamming mobile signals at entertainment joints where people come to see theatre, movies or for that matter hear orchestra. Pretty good move by a country, where having beer at work is fine with everybody. Now, there would be no disturbance while the French entertain … Read more

Scented candles

I have always wondered why people bought scented candles. For me they hold no value. Agreed, they smell good but besides that, what? I thought maybe, if I get into the character of a scented-candle-manufacturer, maybe…just maybe…I would understand why they are bought. So, here I am composing a mass mailer that will be inserted … Read more

I wish it were true…

When I was a kid I never understood the digestive system. I was under the impression that a morsel of food swallowed would fall into the stomach like something falling into a pickle jar. As a result, for long I believed it was the ‘bums` where all the shit was stored. Obviously, I was surprised … Read more

Beanbags….

In a way beanbags are like chameleons, jesters and liars. Beanbags are very comfortable as furniture. They take the shape you want it to take, and fill in the gaps you leave. A true well-wisher; with no evil intensions. Was wondering if it was this characteristic that made beanbags so popular. Or have I been … Read more

Chennai Trade Fair was fun

I was under the impression that only heat drives Chennaites crazy but looks like there are many more such influencers. Trade fairs, for example. From Toyota Camry to a TVS 50, all were lined up at the entrance. The security guard was under the spotlight; that is until he brushed shoulders with self-confessed VIPs driving … Read more