This is the 7th part of the story. The previous parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Alotus refuses to let her family ignore her. She demands their love and respect and attention. If something in the house needs to be fixed, she would ask her husband to do it first before calling … Continue reading The Professor’s Wife (Flash Fiction Part 7)
Month: August 2023
Cultural Differences On Friendships
Canva Stock Photo I was helping somebody brainstorm, during which we talked about friendship and sisterhood etc. And then I couldn't help thinking about friends I had when I was young, living close to the border of Mongolian Steppe. For a moment, I wished I would stay there forever despite the wind swept winter bleakness … Continue reading Cultural Differences On Friendships
I Tried To Encourage Somebody
I tried to encourage somebody very young--she was going to take a very important exam. However when I started to write, I felt that all the cliches and platitudes poured in. I didn't have anything heartfelt to say on this occasion. I didn't have any problem with the requirement for politeness or the formality of … Continue reading I Tried To Encourage Somebody
Vegan Dishes For The End Of Summer
As you know I am an "almost vegan" who can never be a real vegan but who eats only a little bit of egg or meat every day. For example, an occasional egg white for breakfast, or a strip of turkey bacon for a sandwich. And the secret of being an almost vegan is to … Continue reading Vegan Dishes For The End Of Summer
How To Convince People?
Canva Stock Image Two days ago I did something that was very satisfying. I think I was a little nerdy and insistent; I might have talked more than I should; I could have just given the hint and sent the video link. Basically in a very imperfect way, I expressed myself and caught other people's … Continue reading How To Convince People?
The Professor’s Wife (Flash Fiction Part 6)
This is the 6th part of the story. The previous parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Alotus' revenge is weaved into everyday life. She doesn't have a plan or a plot with an up-and-down like a Broadway play, or a twisted surprise of a suspense movie. Actually what she is doing is not … Continue reading The Professor’s Wife (Flash Fiction Part 6)
I Want To Make Changes
This is a quote and a non-quote since I selected two lines from two long-ago, far-away, well-known authors and twisted and adjusted and amended them. I don't know if I should acknowledge them. I haven't been in a mood to write this week, not because of WP, which is becoming more halting and pausing lately, … Continue reading I Want To Make Changes
Stories Old And New
I am going to share two stories inspired by "Barbie". Although I haven't watched the movie "Barbie" yet, I accidentally stumbled on the movie reviews on the podcasts I listen (or watch) regularly before going to sleep. They sounded the spoiler alerts in the beginning of the reviews, but that didn't stop me from listening. … Continue reading Stories Old And New
The Professor’s Wife (Flash Fiction Part 5)
This is the 5th part of the story. The previous parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4. Well, her husband Daneu has always been a good provider for her despite his over-enthusiasm in helping his mother and his brother. Alotus has never had a problem with it before, but now with her father's death and … Continue reading The Professor’s Wife (Flash Fiction Part 5)
The Professor’s Wife (Flash Fiction Part 4)
This is the 4th part of the story. The first three parts are here 1, 2, 3. Many women find solace in their children, but she is not able to do that. Both her children have had more interaction with relatives than with her. Now her daughter is 11 and her son 6 years old. … Continue reading The Professor’s Wife (Flash Fiction Part 4)
The Professor’s Wife (Flash Fiction Part 3)
This is the 3rd part of the story, the previous two parts are here: 1, 2. We all think Alotus should be happy and Alotus thinks she should be happy. However she is not happy. Actually she is not just a little unhappy. She is in fact very unhappy. That really puzzles Alotus and it … Continue reading The Professor’s Wife (Flash Fiction Part 3)
The Professor’s Wife (Flash Fiction Part 2)
This is the second part of the story. The first part is here. It turns out that Alotus' father died two weeks ago and she just came back from attending the funeral overseas. She describes her journey and I express my condolences. Then as we walk, we veer towards meaningless pleasantries and mutual congratulations on … Continue reading The Professor’s Wife (Flash Fiction Part 2)
The Professor’s Wife (Flash Fiction Part 1)
Flash Fiction #170 I meet Alotus from time to time in stores, financial seminars, children's events etc. I wouldn't call her my particular friend since she is the kind of person who has a perfect life, who concentrates on her perfect family, who has no need for outside friendship, who tends to talk about "facts" … Continue reading The Professor’s Wife (Flash Fiction Part 1)
Cultural Differences In Daily Life (Continued)
This is the 2nd part of the post. The 1st part is here. Speed Limit M says in his video about his life as a Latin American living in Germany that often there is no speed limit on highways, and one can drive as fast as one possibly can, which is frightening in M's opinion. … Continue reading Cultural Differences In Daily Life (Continued)
Nothing To Write Today
I have nothing to write today. I subscribe to the theory that one should write something even if one has nothing to write. So I am going to describe some random thoughts. Prediction Of This Winter It is said this winter is going to be a tough one for this area since the cold air … Continue reading Nothing To Write Today
Quote of The Day: Want Everything And Nothing (Part 6)
Image by Freepik This is the 6th part of the story. The previous parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Ted Hughes and his sister Olwyn Hughes imagined at first that a biography telling their side of the story would be helpful to them in fighting against the ever increasing army of Plath fans, … Continue reading Quote of The Day: Want Everything And Nothing (Part 6)
Cultural Differences In Daily Life
I have been watching some videos to learn Spanish--just a little bit every day for fun--and one of the YouTube videos is from a guy who works as a Spanish teacher in Germany. He is originally from Peru in South America, and he shares his thoughts on 30 things Germans do that he feels quite … Continue reading Cultural Differences In Daily Life
Love Makes Us Blind Or Perceptive? (Flash Fiction Continued)
This is the 2nd half of the story. The 1st half is here. "What? What are you talking about? What got us together?" Jong asks. "It's an epiphany today. Thank you for enlightening me. I can't believe I didn't realize it before. It's hiding in plain sight but I just can't see it for what … Continue reading Love Makes Us Blind Or Perceptive? (Flash Fiction Continued)
Love Makes Us Blind Or Perceptive? (Flash Fiction)
Flash Fiction #169 "Love makes one blind or perceptive?" Shia says to her boyfriend Jong. "Probably blind." Jong answers absentmindedly. They are sitting in Bamboo Palace, finishing their dinner. Shia's animated expressions and eager communication are in direct contrast to Jong's nonchalant politeness. Their relationship has always been like this--Shia is anxious while Jong is … Continue reading Love Makes Us Blind Or Perceptive? (Flash Fiction)
Quote of The Day: Want Everything And Nothing (Part 5)
Image by Freepik This is the 5th part of the story. The previous parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4. If the after-life of Plath were a movie, Ted Hughes would be the main character who's perpetually plagued by his wife's ghost. There was no escape for him. He moved into the apartment his wife … Continue reading Quote of The Day: Want Everything And Nothing (Part 5)
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