A chance encounter with an unknown bit of the past, and how it immediately and irrevocably changes the perception of the present.

A voyage of self-discovery and a journey from weakness to strength. And thence, to gratitude.

There's no formula for fulfilment. It can be strange and unpredictable. Sometimes, one just has to travel the road, wherever it may lead.

Many decisions that seem to be about other things, ultimately come down to a test of character - who I am and what do I stand for.

Even the toughest soldier has his weak spot, and a starched and regimented Brit comes off second in this brush with a crafty but wise old Indian.

The fondness of childhood friendships can sometimes remain unchanged through time and space. And their value, can pass beyond any conception.

It's Grandpa's turn to reminisce, and he reveals a hidden side, as he pulls up a story that only one other person remembers.

Old secrets have long shadows. A bit of somebody's secret past becomes a dramatic part of the narrator's present, turning his life upside-down.

Memories are tricky. They can be happily nostalgic, or they can turn into a ball-and-chain. Letting go may be tough, but also liberating.

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can hurt too. Very deeply. Yet strangely, only more words can make things right again.