My Relationship with My Father Every evening, as I am doing my schoolwork in my room, the familiar sound of my father’s car reaches my ears. I imagine his Fort Cortina coming up the driveway, the engine purring to a stop. I know that in...
Preparation for Exam Examinations are like running a race. It is not always the one who deserves that wins. Some proper training is indeed essential for passing examinations well. With all one’s innate intelligence one may require proper guidance. Some grasp quickly end can do...
Incidence held in the neighborhood They called it the rationalists’ meeting. People suspected their bonafide and said they had some political motive in holding that meeting. It appeared they wanted to divert the attention of the people from the main issues and that they wanted...
Demolition of Useful Store Chan’s Sundry Store was the main landmark in the village. When the villagers gave directions to their homes. they would tell the visitors “when you see Chan’s Sundry Store. take the right path” or “When you get to Chan’s Sundry Store,...
An Unforgettable Incident Dark rain clouds were gathering in the sky. I was cycling as fast as I could to get home before the downpour. When I felt a few big drops on my head, I decided to head for a bus stop, about a...
A Rainstorm “Argh!” screamed my friend as the water balloon hit her full in the face. She stood in shock for a moment before charging after me, laughing and yelling out threats. We were at our annual class party and having the time of our...
An incident The morning sun shone persistently on my still-shut eyelids. Annoyed, I rolled onto the right side of my mattress. Wondering about the time, I stretched out my arm to grasp the little, round alarm clock on my bedside table. I forced open my...
A visit to an art gallery When I visited my brother who lives in Australia, he took me to a must-visit place — the National Art Gallery. Selva knew I was an amateur painter and hence, loved all types of paintings such as still-life abstracts...
A sports meet in which you took part Sports lovers here always look forward to the month of August or September because of the Interschool Sports meet. These occasions used to be very colorful and attractive. Just like the previous years, this year’s sports meet...
A situation in which you did not know what to do I entered the restaurant, ordered some noodles from one of the vendors there, and sat down at a table near the vendor. The restaurant was about half full. Directly in my line of view...
