Of gutter balls and lucky strikes

The entry of spring with abundant sunshine and combined with the Friday afternoon mindset the stage was set for the bowling event. There were a few familiar faces and after introductions we were ready for a couple games of bowling. Even though it was a bit early than usual timing, the spirits of experienced and novice bowlers was high. The inexperience coupled with enthusiasm led to quite a few unimaginable strikes. The gutter balls embarrassed the players only for a few times. The curly fries served as a lucky charm for some members and the cheese filled mushrooms was the muse for others. Praying on knees and staring at the pins resulted in a few spares that boosted the score which was promptly ignored in the abundant conversations between frames.

In all it was fun evening with a few new friends and slightly improved bowling skills.

Seven

The number seven has some major significance
Seven colors in the rainbow
Seven major notes both in western and eastern music

On the sinister side there is seven deadly sins

Are there seven distinct smells that form the core of the olfactory sense

Are there seven tastes that combine to form the culinary bliss like a symphony

Are there seven ways to touch ?

Ramble mode off

Capture me this

Blessed with five senses is a gift that goes unacknowledged most of the time.

When I read about Gandhari who voluntarily blindfolded herself, and saw ads of Rakesh Sahrma trying to explain colors to a blind kid there was slight unexplained cringe somewhere inside.

Cameras capture the view and years after visit to a exotic location, the album or the website can still bring the view back. Recorded ocean sounds and the early morning irritating chirps capture the aural aspect of a trip. What about the smell of freshly cut coconut along with the taste? What about the texture of sand and the breeze through the once fertile patch on head.

Till the matrix becomes reality the faraway lands beckon again.

Discrimination

There is gender discrimination, height discrimination.
Gender is used as an advantage/disadvantage.
There are laws that try to prevent these discriminations - equal opportunity.

Does this mean that being smart/dumb should also not be a discrimination?

Apology to my thumb

Dear Thumb,


Please accept my sincerest apologies for taking you for granted all these years and decades.
Now that you had ventured bravely to the hot spot and endured a blister inducing burn I have been unable to lift a spoon literally and not just proverbially, I hereby acknowledge your power. With your help I have hitched rides, and hit the spacebar a million times. There are countless other ways you have helped me as I walk through the day I learn more.

Thanks again

Me

PS. Say hi to your good neighborly fingers.

B+

What does the title remind one of?

Blood group and the rhesus monkey?
Bad grades from school?
Great grades from college?

Or the hidden message Be Positive?

Any event is always viewed through the filter of ones eyes.
Lost pet could mean it is cold hungry and wet somewhere or a good soul is taking better care of it.
Crashed computer could be hair tearing or opportunity to upgrade and have better backup plans
Breakup could mean single and lonely or lease on new life
Waking up early could be loss of sleep or walk through the park to watch the sunrise
Waking up late could be groggy and sloppy or chance to be efficient and zesty since you are restful.

Why do we ask questions

that we really don't want to know the answers to.

Exactly like the question above.