Ruchira Khanna's Blog, page 18

February 9, 2018

A noun called Love

Once upon a time, there was a pea size planet. Sure, there was life on this celestial body since when I looked from Earth with a Celestron CPC 1100 GPS (XLT) 280mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope I could see two hands, two legs, a head and lots of hair. But, given the state these so-called humans existed, it made me very curious. Thus I continued to zoom through my telescope day and
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Published on February 09, 2018 09:25

February 6, 2018

Yearn to be Alone?

Lonely
Alone 



Lately, I came across these two words and have read the interpretation of many for the above.

There are times when a person is surrounded by people, yet he feels lonely and there have been moments when an individual is alone and yet enjoying life to the fullest!

Both these adjectives have a deeper meaning on their respective platform resulting in a fulfilling motive that have
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Published on February 06, 2018 08:31

January 22, 2018

A good investment

"Splash!"

"Toby quit splashing into the puddles" Mom urged as she walked with his tiny hand enclosed in her big palm on a rainy day while holding an umbrella with the other side that covered mostly her toddler inspite of him wearing a rain jacket.


Toby paused for a bit then looked up at her and after a mischievous wink continued to spatter water until they reached their car.

The mom was
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Published on January 22, 2018 17:09

November 1, 2017

A Chair on the Porch

In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story a chair on a porch. Why is it there, and what might it mean? Think about using it as a prop or the main thrust of your story.


Join in the fun at CarrotRanch

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"Maggi!" 




No response.

"Can't find the girl anywhere in the house. Aha! Must be on the porch on her old ragged chair." Mom muttered as she
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Published on November 01, 2017 22:25

October 17, 2017

Spotlight: Otherness: Souls of Brown Women by De.B.Dubois

Book Spotlight: OTHERNESS: SOULS OF BROWN WOMEN by De.B. Dubois















OTHERNESS: SOULS OF BROWN WOMEN

by

De.B. Dubois











Blurb



Who is the brown woman? How does she live defined almost solely by her skin colour and all the history it carries? How do we carry racism deep within us even when we think we don't? These are questions that require deep thought and reflection, and
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Published on October 17, 2017 07:36

September 14, 2017

A disaster within....

Mother Nature has sure been in the news lately!

Hurricanes, Earthquakes
Some of the  'disasters' that man has labeled when mother nature becomes boorish.

That leads to the destruction of property and losses that man has no choice but to kneel and bow thee!

That's when the man looks upon other brethren either for help or guidance or just a helping hand to be able to stand up and be able to
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Published on September 14, 2017 17:52

September 11, 2017

Spotlight and Review of The Royal Roommate by PG Van

Check out the schedule here

THE ROYAL ROOMMATE

by

P.G.Van













Blurb

My purpose in life is to protect you… 



Sid is Army strong and sinfully sexy. He is tasked to investigate a woman suspected of having connections with a rebel group. The style of investigation was not his choice, and he is asked to move in as the roommate of the person of interest, Amy. 

Amy was
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Published on September 11, 2017 15:46

September 10, 2017

The Mom

"Sam hurry up! it's time to leave for school." 

"Yeah" came a response amidst the wide yawn.

"Did you put your lunch box, water bottle in your bag?" 

"Yeeees!" he muttered.

"Sam eat your breakfast! Why are you daydreaming? The school bus will be here any minute!" she stressed.

Sam rolled his eyes, and he could not contain himself, "MOM! Let it go!" he shrilled.

Mom paused. 

Took a deep
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Published on September 10, 2017 15:30

September 1, 2017

Holidays & School

Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!
No more pencils
No more books
No more teachers' angry looks!
Happy Holidays!

This was the rhyme I used to sing each year from elementary to the end of middle school when I would be coming back from school in my school bus along with my school friends.
Yup, I do realize I have uttered 'school' many times.
What can I say...I miss my school days!

That was the best
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Published on September 01, 2017 09:45

August 30, 2017

Spotlight-Sundari Venkatraman's The Casanova's Wife

check out the schedule of the tour hereTHE CASANOVA'S WIFE

(Marriages Made in India Book #4)

by

Sundari Venkatraman







Blurb



Bharat is the elder of the Maheshwari twins. Being a super model, he travels from Jaipur to Mumbai to Delhi, modelling for high-end brands and playing show stopper during fashion shows. Clothes, jewellery, glares, briefs – you name it and Bharat
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Published on August 30, 2017 07:58