A Porter Story..!

Normally at a funeral I come prepared to see emotionally drained relatives, unconcerned bystanders and a dead body that looks like it has had enough with all on earth including the grieving relatives. But I came out of this funeral charged, relieved and happy! Most priests conduct a funeral service…

Room 104..!

“Which hospital are you taking him to?” I asked the wife of my friend. She told me and as I instructed my driver to take them to the hospital, I decided to go along. There was Metro construction work going on outside, the road was far more congested, but the…

Mama Hear My Cry..!

T’was a few years ago that a short bent old lady climbed up to my office and plonked herself in front of me. “What are your views on abortion Bob?” she asked. I shrugged my shoulders indifferently. “Have you ever thought of the unborn babe?” she asked, “That it will…

The Refiner’s Fire..!

A group of women were praying for one of their friends who though a spiritual and religious person was going through trying and difficult times. “Instead of feeling God’s comforting hand on me, I get the feeling God is pushing, shoving and hurting me!” she cried. The other women tried…

Hide Your Marksheets…!

Many years ago, while doing my undergrad, my professor called me to his room, “With what you write and how you write,” he said, “You will either fail or get an A plus” “Why fail?” I asked. “Because if your examiner is one who wants a copy-paste answer, you’re finished!”…