Calling of the Distant Heights
Have you ever been to Kashmir, India? Seen the great Himalayan glaciers, situated at the bank of Nallah Sindh, 87 km north-east from Srinagar? Well, I haven't. But after seeing this photograph of that place taken by Saumalya Ghosh, I feel an…
The Quiet Edge of Somewhere
I spent this morning trying to clear out my inbox, but I ended up just staring at the cursor blinking on a blank screen. It felt like I was waiting for permission to stop being busy. Eventually, I closed the laptop and walked to the window.…
The Quiet Guest
I was sitting on my back porch this morning with a piece of dry toast, trying to ignore the pile of emails waiting on my laptop. It was one of those mornings where the air feels heavy with things I haven't finished yet. Suddenly, a small movement…