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U: Uniforms

I wore uniforms at both the schools I went. I cribbed about the routine. I hated donning the same dress day after day. Making sure it was laundered, ironed and ready for school. Polishing shoes was another chore I hated. Cherry Blossom Black Polish for black shoes and a thick white wet paint Continue reading

T: Trichy

I was the typical small-town girl who thought the world was Trichy. Srirangam, Kavery flowing by, Thiruvanaikaval with its dark corners, Uraiyur, Kalannai with its history and not to forget the giant towering Malaikotai, these were my stomping grounds. A haiku to celebrate the city I was born Continue reading

S: Slam Book

Slam Books – remember them? Another piece of childhood. Do kids these days use slam books? In the era of Facebook and WhatsApp? I remember how special slam books were and getting them filled were a ritual. I chanced upon my old Slam Book, childish innocence filled the pages. I have vague Continue reading