Not many of you know the origin of the phrase “Frog in the well”. I will not fault you for that. But what I cannot condone is the fact that you go about muddying the reputation of that ribbiting rationalist, of which you know little. You may not condescend to kiss it; you may despise…
Tag: recession
Curb your enthusiasm – The lesson that the dumb ass taught me
There is a new found optimism in air. “Green shoots” are appearing all over the parched land and deadwoods. Fewer hearts palpitate now when the swiping of access cards results in a loud beep accompanied by the door not opening. One waits patiently while the security politely presses the switch to let one in. Vendor…
“Dandam Dasha Gunam Bhaveth” Or “Oh Noble bosses! Dont miss the stick for the carrots”!
Pre-mumble: I have been unfairly criticized of fighting the cause of mere mortals and completely ignoring the superior beings that bosses are. Only cursory glance of my scribblings will throw mud into those jaundiced eyes and sever such caustic tongues. Still, peace loving and reasonable person that I am, thought the only way to make them…
From Core to Fore – Saint or Satan. What will you be?
It will be interesting to see. The human drama thats unfolding amidst this once-in-a-lifetime global meltdown phenomenon we are experiencing now. Its playing out in many ways: On personal front – Divorces are down, marriages are put-off. Sex is phenomenal and frequent. On the professional front – We sympathise with colleagues who got the pinkslips,…