Category Archives: 55-words

20in2009: 1. The Tales of Beedle the Bard (by J.K. Rowling)

Posted on January 21, 2009 by superstarksa

A half-decent book that is introduced as a collection of wizarding fables (with notes by a Harry Potter character), it soon loses its charm. When JKR buries the voices of the fables’ protagonists under the accompanying notes, the reader starts … Continue reading →

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A lou affair – renewed

Posted on March 23, 2008 by superstarksa

That week in ’05 was the best time I have had, ever. We soon drifted apart, but I never forgot. Last year, when we met again, I was with her. I realized how badly I missed being with you. And … Continue reading →

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The timely five year tag

Posted on February 10, 2008 by superstarksa

Ten days ago, Lekhni tagged me and urged me to essentially recycle 5 of my old posts. Normally I don’t do tags. I mean, unless there is potential for me to play the fool and essentially evoke a few laughs … Continue reading →

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Ella and the Valentine’s Day gift

Posted on February 13, 2007 by superstarksa

He was researching Ella and her devastating impact on his blogroll when he noticed the link to her blog. He knew that her last post was months ago. Smirking, he moved to delete it when he noticed the calendar. He … Continue reading →

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First night

Posted on December 18, 2006 by superstarksa

T’was his first night. Awaiting sleep, he lay there silently. Then he smiled. “All the vettis 1 will rub their hands in glee after reading that first line”,  he thought. He sat up, comfortably propped on the headboard of his … Continue reading →

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Subs with a stranger

Posted on October 22, 2005 by superstarksa

Another of those 55 word shorties.. Sitting two seats away in the departure lounge, he felt threatened as she told him, a complete stranger, all about her trip. Then she mentioned her “husband and two kids”. At ease, he soon … Continue reading →

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The search

Posted on October 7, 2005 by superstarksa

My second 55 word shorty. And this one hits pretty close. “Overqualified”!! “Experienced candidates only”!! “No H1s! Citizens & Green Cards only”!! Such lines soon seemed passe. Since he was sometimes faking, not even “Lacks communication skills” shocked him. But … Continue reading →

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Art Appreciation for Adults

Posted on September 23, 2005 by superstarksa

Sauntering into Tim’s room, 14-year-old Ron saw the words “- An art form” on the partially hidden TV-screen. Soon, he was throwing up the sandwich that he had gobbled earlier. Years and 2000 films later, looking at his hirsute pot-belly, … Continue reading →

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