There are many of you out there who love to write and love to see their names in print. You have so much talent but have kept it hidden under the proverbial bushel. You are like the flowers from Thomas Gray’s poem ‘that are born to blush unseen’
I was one of you. Then I started this Blog.
Talk-a-little-do. For Life is Funny.
Having collected numerous anecdotes from different people about interesting events that happened in their everyday lives, I have compiled them here on talk-a-little-do.
“Next to doing things that deserve to be written, nothing gives a man more credit or gives him more pleasure than writing things that deserves to be read,” said H.P.Lovecraft.
I cannot put into words, how much pleasure I have got from writing this blog. The pleasure is not just in the writing but also in going after a story. Meeting friends, old and new and asking them to share their memories with me. It is a delightful experience!
Henry Ford said that we remain students all our life. When I was talking to students, young and not so young and gathering nostalgic recollections from their school or college days, I realized that I still had a lot to learn about campus life.
The stories about Indian Newly Weds are hilarious. Its amazing how people are willing to share an amusing anecdote from their past, especially from their honeymoon period.
Also children now are very clever. Some of the things they say are fantastic!
When I was trying to put these stories into words, I realized that I still had a lot to learn about writing too.
I started off by following Ezra Pound’s advice, “Good writers are those who keep their language efficient.” Hence most of the stories here will be short and hopefully sweet.
I have also tried to keep the narratives funny but not flippant. Hope you enjoy the different tales.
They are all REAL!
About me: I am Gulsum Basheer. I live in Chennai, India. I am a homemaker who just loves to write.
If any of you would like to share your reminiscences with me, you are most welcome.
There is a form waiting for you, right here in this page.
Happy Reading.
Gulsum Basheer.
All the pictures in this blog, unless otherwise specified are from 123Royaltyfree.com
Love this blog,
Good Job – took the time to read through them all !!!!
Nice blog.
Lots and lots of lovely stories, from different age groups, different cultures and different eras…Each story, so interesting. Wow. Keep it up , talkalittledo!
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Derzz, this is siiiick!
You are such a talented lady..I enjoy the way you share different experiences through this blog, My daughter always likes to write but now she is busy in her + 1 finals.I will ask her to write in her holidays.
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Very entertaining … I’m an academician and after all the heavy reading this blog comes across as a stress buster … keep it going!!!
Gulsum, I like the stories they are witty, real and very relaxing. Also thanks for stopping by my blog. -Angela
Bless you for invoking Thomas Gray at the outset -it is both a prologue and epilogue to people like us.
Looking forward to enjoying your enticing bouquet of stories.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog. I am truly honored.