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February 25, 2025

Awkward Silence: Because Saying Nothing Has Never Been This Painfully Loud

Kalyanasundaram Kalimuthu7 mins2
If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why? Oh,…
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  • Daily Prompt
February 24, 2025February 24, 2025

Dear Education System: Thanks for Nothing (Except Maybe Trauma and Pointless Facts)

Kalyanasundaram Kalimuthu7 mins2
What advice would you give to your teenage self? Ah, the age-old question. The one people love…
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The Home That Became a Dream
  • Daily Prompt
February 11, 2025February 13, 2025

The Home That Became a Dream

Kalyanasundaram Kalimuthu4 mins1
Write about your dream home. A few years ago, we moved from Scarborough to Waterloo. Like most…
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How to Achieve Absolutely Nothing and Still Feel Accomplished
  • Humor
February 5, 2025February 6, 2025

How to Achieve Absolutely Nothing and Still Feel Accomplished

Kalyanasundaram Kalimuthu4 mins0
The dream. The perfect day where I do nothing of measurable value, yet somehow, by the time…
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The Weight of Time: When Perspective Becomes Clarity
  • Life Lessons
February 4, 2025February 5, 2025

The Weight of Time: When Perspective Becomes Clarity

Kalyanasundaram Kalimuthu4 mins0
How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life? When I…
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The Instant Noodle Enlightenment: A Journey of Regret, Wisdom, and Spicy Suffering
  • Humor
February 2, 2025February 3, 2025

The Instant Noodle Enlightenment: A Journey of Regret, Wisdom, and Spicy Suffering

Kalyanasundaram Kalimuthu5 mins1
What’s your favorite thing to cook? Instant noodles are not just food. They are a test. A…
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The Toaster That Lived: A Trade War Tragedy
  • Humor
January 31, 2025February 1, 2025

The Toaster That Lived: A Trade War Tragedy

Kalyanasundaram Kalimuthu2 mins0
What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do…
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Dodging Unsolicited Advice: A Guide to Peace
  • Humor
December 23, 2024January 29, 2025

Dodging Unsolicited Advice: A Guide to Peace

Kalyanasundaram Kalimuthu8 mins0
Picture this: You’re sitting at a family gathering, minding your own business, when Aunt Sheila announces, “You…
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Kalyanasundaram Kalimuthu

I brew beer for a living, but I brew thoughts for the soul. Since 1997, I’ve learned that life is a lot like a fermentation tank—bubbly, messy, and full of surprises. I write about the real people I meet and the simple lessons I learn along the way.


Recent Posts

  • The Weight of a CrumbJanuary 4, 2026
  • Introducing the SmartRock: Now With 0 FeaturesJanuary 2, 2026
  • The Last Tear on the Cold AsphaltDecember 27, 2025
  • Karma Called in Sick This ChristmasDecember 25, 2025
  • The Longest Short DistanceDecember 24, 2025
  • The Viral Lie That Stole My Life: A Nurse’s Story of Betrayal and ForgivenessDecember 21, 2025
  • The “Trust Test”(Or, How to End Up Alone in 3 Easy Steps)December 16, 2025
  • (no title)December 14, 2025
  • The Road Between Two LivesOctober 26, 2025
  • The Weight of “No Worries”October 24, 2025

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