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REFLECTIONS ON THE CLOCK

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  Why I Want to Call My Friends "Uncle" Time flies silently, leaving nothing behind but the echoes of our memories. As the clock ticks, moments seamlessly turn into hours, hours into days, and days into years. This passage of time is relentless and unstoppable; it is the silent architect of our lives, constantly shaping our perspectives and transforming us into more refined, civilised citizens of the world. Each year that passes adds a new layer to our character, smoothing our rough edges through the lessons of life. Despite its fleeting and temporary nature, time remains our most precious gift. It is the only currency we can spend but never earn back. Because of this, every single moment should be cherished and utilised to its fullest potential. We must learn to find the extraordinary within the ordinary, making the most of the "now" before it slips into the "then." We can compare Time to a great, winding river. Its currents may carry us away toward an un...
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BEYOND SEVENTY-THE PARADOX OF CONTENTMENT

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  Bold enough to say Enough Once my pension was secured, I opted for Voluntary Retirement (VRS) in 2007 as I was nearing fifty. My decision was driven by a few clear priorities: I feared that the pressure of high-level responsibilities and frequent transfers would eventually take a toll on my health. I wanted to cherish the time remaining with my daughters before their marriage and personally ensure they found the right matrimonial alliances. I had planned ahead and prepared for the financial aspects of post retirement life. I firmly believed that earning money shouldn’t be life’s only concern. For me, a simple life is not just a concept—it is the reality I live every day. By God’s grace, everything unfolded beautifully. Since 2011, I have been blessed with a life free of worries. To put it in a lighter vein, you could say I have successfully transferred the responsibility of worrying about my daughters over to my sons-in-law! 😇 Many people might not realise the value of free blog...
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CHECK ME HERE 😜

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  do mail to    sureshhulikunti@gmail.com how to find articles.    <---  See this mark on left top  (<---)  Press that. You get three small lines. Press that-you see Click Topics. Press that. You get all articles alphabetically.   in order to assist all those who are unable to read Kannada, the articles in Kannada are rewritten in English. Just scroll down after Kannada lipi. All are short writings.  Thanks for reading. *** You’ll have to wait a couple more years for me to officially reach the milestone, but I didn’t want to risk someone else claiming this unique BLOG name—' seventyscribble '—in the meantime! 😜 I’ve secured the space now, and I shall start sharing my writings here shortly. After all, there is nothing wrong with thinking like a septuagenarian when you spend so much time listening to the wisdom of those already there. ** ನಾನು ಅಧಿಕೃತವಾಗಿ ಆ ಮೈಲಿಗಲ್ಲನ್ನು (ಎಪ್ಪತ್ತು ವರ್ಷ) ತಲುಪಲು ಇನ್ನು ಒಂದೆರಡು ವರ್ಷ ಕಾಯಬೇಕಿದೆ. ಆದರೆ ಅಷ್ಟರೊಳ...
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