I think I remember that when I read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, there was a story in it of the alchemist, who only wanted to make gold. A great sage told him that he would succeed with his ingredients, if only he added one more: unshakable confidence that he would be successful. I may …
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Nattväsen
In the fall of 1989, in the quiet Swedish town of Hälsingfors by the Tiveden forest, children began to disappear. Within five weeks, eight children, three to six years old, went missing while playing outdoors at night. After futile investigations within the town, the police organized search parties into the forest. Clothing and toys were …
Sriracha Chicken Quesadilla with Mango Salsa and Guacamole
Tasty Mexican recipe. Takes about 1 hr 15 min. Serves 4.
মনের দুয়ার খুলে
[অবসরের পর অফিসের পত্রিকার জন্য বাবার লেখা গল্প।] ৩১শে মার্চ ২০১৫। সবে শেষ হয়েছে দীর্ঘ পঁয়ত্রিশ বছর একমাস বারোদিন বিস্তৃত জীবনের এক পর্ব। ফেলে এলাম কর্মজীবন, সামনে রইলো শুধুই অখণ্ড অবসর। দপ্তরে বিদায় সম্ভাষণের পর নিকট সহকর্মীরা চলেছেন পরিবারের কাছে আমাকে পৌঁছে দিতে। দপ্তরকে পিছনে রেখে পথ যতই এগিয়ে চলেছে বাড়ির উদ্দেশ্যে, মন যেন ততই চলতে …
The Answer
I looked up at the tree. Its branches spread magnificently above me, its canopy catching the glittering late afternoon sun. Its limbs spread outwards from its trunk in twisted tendrils feeling their way in an unseen space. The knots and grooves in its bark were crisp artwork on a careful tapestry. ‘Do you know what …
One Life 