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Did Meymey Heylay Heylay sell Dzongkha for a Song?
August 16th, 2012 | 
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I’ve always been fascinated by a Bhutanese folktale about an old man called Meymey Heylay Heylay. It is indeed a simple yet wonderful story of Meymey’s carefree and happy life. One day while hard at work in his field he swings his spade onto something hard and digs out a huge turquoise. Meymey looks Read more »
Posted in Essays
Lessons from a raven and a linnet
It’s a cold, dark, windy day today. The sky is over cast and the raindrops on my window pane makes me want to snuggle back into bed. Instead, I get up and go into the kitchen and make myself a hot soothing cup of tea. As I sip my tea and cradle the mug in between my hands I walk back to my computer Read more »
Posted in Excerpts from my Life
Being a true Bhutanese
The 3rd of June 2012 is a significant day for the people of the UK. It is the start of a three day celebration honouring the 60 years reign of Queen Elizabeth II. It is her diamond jubilee. London has been busy preparing for this occasion over the past year and there has been timely news Read more »
Posted in Essays
I am promiscuous! …Part 3 of 3
London proudly struts his assets in front of me. Unlike Nangkor who is subtle and less alluring, London shows off blatantly. No wonder weak suckers like me are attracted to him. He is the total epitome of perfection at this moment in time. He has it all and shows it all; the regal look of a king, the pompous air Read more »
Posted in Creative Nonfiction
I am promiscuous! …Part 2
As I sit on a hillock beneath a gnarled old oak tree, I am completely awestruck by Nangkor’s handsomeness. The large expanses of maize fields are green with tall green robust stalks of corn waving gently in the wind. The paddy fields below them have tender green furry rice shoots dabbling their feet in the muddy water, Read more »
Posted in Creative Nonfiction
I am promiscuous!
I am promiscuous! And, frankly speaking I am not one bit embarrassed to flaunt my love affairs. I’ve had countless love affairs and will continue to have them. I’ve had one night stands, weekly, monthly and yearly affairs and even some quickies. My love affairs rejuvenate me. They make me whole Read more »
Posted in Creative Nonfiction
