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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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404 Error: Perfect Drink Not Found. Please Insert More Optimism.
  • Humor
February 24, 2025February 24, 2025

404 Error: Perfect Drink Not Found. Please Insert More Optimism.

Kalyanasundaram Kalimuthu4 mins0
What’s my favorite drink? 404 Error: Favorite drink not found. Please try again later. Oh, classic. But…
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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 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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Chewing Over Life’s Useless Receipts
  • Humor
January 18, 2025January 29, 2025

Chewing Over Life’s Useless Receipts

Kalyanasundaram Kalimuthu1 mins0
If you could un-invent something, what would it be? Un-invent the receipt for a pack of gum.…
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The Adult Costume: Stuffing a 7-Year-Old Into a Tax-Paying Body
  • Humor
December 10, 2024December 27, 2025

The Adult Costume: Stuffing a 7-Year-Old Into a Tax-Paying Body

Kalyanasundaram Kalimuthu7 mins0
They told us growing up would make us wise. They lied. I’m just a toddler with back…
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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 Seven-Year-Old Who Never Grew UpJuly 13, 2026
  • The Dog’s TailJuly 9, 2026
  • Thank you For Being PatheticJune 29, 2026
  • Childhood Innocence is a Mental IllnessJune 27, 2026
  • Situational BelieverJune 22, 2026
  • The Banyan TreeJune 11, 2026
  • Same plot. Same tears. Same daughter. Always named Lily.May 19, 2026
  • The Grumpy Tenant’s Final Walk-ThroughApril 29, 2026
  • A Frozen Night and a Warm Heart: Why I Still Believe in PeopleJanuary 30, 2026
  • The Weight of a CrumbJanuary 4, 2026

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