The first wave came from over East, after that notorious virus shone a light on the benefits of living in the most isolated city in the world, on how good we had it here. People from outer state who would usually travel abroad had no choice but to explore their own backyard – quite a … Continue reading Coriolis waves and spirals – creative non-fiction piece on the rental market & cost of living
‘Father’s shoes’, ‘The swing’ and ‘Night warden’ get selected for publication
I am happy to announce my short story titled 'Night Warden' will be featured in the inaugural issue of 'the little journal'! Adding this awesome news to the fact that my poem will be featured in Paddler Press and my short story will be published in Meniscus Literary Journal later this year, gives me that … Continue reading ‘Father’s shoes’, ‘The swing’ and ‘Night warden’ get selected for publication
Ifs and tides of plenty – a short poem from the Java sea
If life is dull, try sailing across foreign dark seas on a moonless night and keep watch at the lonely bow; If life is comfortable, try fighting a tropical fever between seas whilst the cold sweats drag you deeper and deeper under the hull; If life is hard, try making a living by pulling rickshaws … Continue reading Ifs and tides of plenty – a short poem from the Java sea
Strive to thrive – 500-word article on ‘thrivability’
Strive to thrive: embracing thrivability for a sustainable future for all Thrivability, or to thrive, is a term usually associated with a booming economy or a vibrant garden. To thrive is to grow vigorously, and yet thrivability implies more than simply prospering: it also incorporates a strong link to sustainability. But why is this word … Continue reading Strive to thrive – 500-word article on ‘thrivability’
Notions of peace and tranquillity found at sea – a poem written in the Bali sea
Peace is a deserted island, a shady nap under the treetops and fish cooking on a bed of driftwood in no man's land. Peace is a gentle breeze carrying the silence over the waves as foreign thank yous go unsaid and dead coral washes up ashore. Peace is a wooden sailing boat, with a good … Continue reading Notions of peace and tranquillity found at sea – a poem written in the Bali sea
Mood and golf swings – a short story
Antonio was a good-looking guy, and he knew it. Everyone in his close circle knew so as well since he kept on reminding you several times throughout random, unrelated conversations. When someone complimented him on his outfit or freshly shaved head, he would ask: ‘Have you ever seen a more stylish guy than me?’ with … Continue reading Mood and golf swings – a short story
Allen Ginsberg-styled poetic rant – a poem
Fellow comrades and like-minded freedom fighters, I hereby proclaim democracy – that once upon a time genius ideology of great aeons past – dead as we know it; The illusion of democracy, on the other hand, is well and truly alive and kicking! Pour me another drink with a side of Caucasian privilege as yet … Continue reading Allen Ginsberg-styled poetic rant – a poem
Finding oneself in Indo’s heart of wilderness – Travel Writing
Indonesia. For most, synonym with Bali drunken scooter rides and cheap poolside Bin Tangs. A sweaty, crowded beating heart, as intricate as the dubious electric wires dangling overhead like tangled fishing line. I too used to see it only as an exotic playground to indulge oneself in drunken follies and endless partying; but for those … Continue reading Finding oneself in Indo’s heart of wilderness – Travel Writing
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'A computer would deserve to be called intelligent if it could deceive a human into believing that it was human.' Alan Touring It's funny to think how most computers were initially designed to make human lives better by replacing them in painstaking tasks such as assembly lines, vacuuming pools or multiplying head-scratching sums. Most of … Continue reading This text is [not!] AI-generated
The rise and fall of the fat PT – Flash fiction
The fat personal trainer was a walking contradiction. He lived a happy life of plenty in a world of endless self-improvement, and his simple lack of wanting for much more in life was something that many ambitious people around the world would kill for. His work days consisted in instructing people on what and how … Continue reading The rise and fall of the fat PT – Flash fiction
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