When was a time when you thought you were going to die?

I’ve been through accidents, but not quite life-threatening. The most serious one happened when I was on my first trip to Italy. I was traveling by bus with my whole family and it happened on the first out of the two nights on the road. I was by the window, my father was next to…

A Monday talk in a coffee cup

Coffee talks are the best. The most amazing and interesting stories are shared over a cup of coffee. Catching up with an old friend or meeting someone new, and getting to know them, can only successfully happen under the supervision of a good cup of coffee. Whenever something happens, be it good or bad, coffee…

Teke Teke – a modern Japanese urban legend

She is angry and her only purpose is to punish and kill. This vengeful Japanese ghost gets her name from the sound she makes with her fingernails while she’s dragging herself towards her victim. There are two versions of the Teke-Teke story, one that dates back to post-WWII-occupied Japan, and one that appeared around 1957….

A sip of Picasso’s wisdom

The meaning of life is to find your gift.The purpose of life is to give it away. Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth. Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist. Computers are useless. They can only give you answers. Go and do the…

Friday blues

Weak and low on energy? Here are some tips to bring back the smile and start enjoying the weekend. There are many reasons for waking up feeling a bit blue, even if it’s the most awaited day of the week. This Friday found me in low spirits. I had my regular cup of coffee, knowing…

I have a depressed umbrella

Well, I don’t actually need an umbrella since I’m not going outside much. Working from home keeps me away from the chilly and foggy mornings, the cold rain and wind, and I’m grateful for that. I never liked umbrellas. I have too many stories with them being turned over or even snatched away by the…