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I Wish I Were A Goldfish

I Wish I Were A Goldfish

I am told that a goldfish cannot remember anything beyond a 3 minute time frame. One of my favorite pastimes is to sit and watch our goldfish swim around lazily and rising up only to gobble at the food before going back to their contented existence. Their swimming around actually reminds me of chil

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Killing your grandmother...

Killing your grandmother...

Before you wonder what this is all about, let me quickly explain that this is not a primer on killing your grandmother - the poor dear. I have a recruiter friend in Canada who used to come down regularly to hire young engineers from India. At the end of each visit he looked distraught and at wits

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Ah! The Warmth of Handwritten Letters!!

Ah! The Warmth of Handwritten Letters!!

Remember the times when, not so long ago, there was an eagerly awaited person every day? The postman in his khaki on his bicycle. As he clanged his bell, our hearts stopped. We wished he had something for us too. An envelope or a little postcard. Or a greeting card from a friend or a relative. Every

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Stone cutter

Stone cutter

There was once a stone cutter Mohan who was dissatisfied with himself and with his position in life. One day he passed a wealthy merchant's house. Through the open gateway, he saw many fine possessions and important visitors. "How powerful that merchant must be!" thought Mohan. He became very env

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Who Should Pay For You To Learn?

Who Should Pay For You To Learn?

You started as a small fish with dreams of being a biggie. You routinely practiced your moves. You tried to learn new tricks to please those who held power to hand out generous changes in S&B (Salary and Bonus). You regularly preened yourself as you passed the mirror, admiring the lean mean fig

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