The writing's on the wall

I've realised - to my horror, obviously - that my handwriting isn't legible any more. It's degenerated into a scrawl. The reason is staring at me in my face as I type this: the rise and rise of the wonder box called the computer, which has, in turn, spawned trendier, more evolved objects (okay, gadgets!) like laptops and tablets (and phablets). Whatever I manage to write out - like my signature on cheques and courier delivery receipts - seems to have no decipherable shape or size whatsoever. I've come a long way since my days in school when we were given a special prize at the end of term (usually a pen; how predictable is that?) for having the best handwriting skills; I have no handwriting skills now. So imagine my surprise when I heard of people who assess you on the basis of my non-existent trait: handwriting. Could it be a sleight of hand, I wondered. How can someone analyse me predicated on a competence that's now extinct? I am sure many of you have the same complaint: your writing skills should be the last parameter while "judging" you? Which is exactly why you should read 'Secrets of your handwriting, revealed'. Prepare to be surprised!
Is your hairdresser your shrink? Yeah, you read that right. Of late, I've been hearing tales of psycho babble to the accompaniment of snip, snip, snip (or during the course of mani-pedis or getting the facial fuzz removed). It works like this: the lady who is grooming you and you have quality time to spend; and what happens when you're spending quality time - not to mention a 'look-good' session that's imbued with a smattering of deep-psyche aesthetics? Yes, the salon seat could well become a shrink's couch. Still don't believe me? Read our feature on the salon lady bundling in a pack of therapy too (and not the massage variant).
Pursuits delves into how the pound of flesh - aka the steak - became gourmet. Bollywood chit chats with Chintuji - aka Rishi Kapoor. With Eid around the corner, this will be a good time to get up-to-date with the glam looks you could be sporting to stand out from the rest of the crowd. If you have the time - and the inclination - then plan a nice getaway for the Eid hols: we have the lowdown on the best places to travel waiting for you. All this and much more.
Enjoy reading wknd. and have a great weekend!
 
I've realised - to my horror, obviously - that my handwriting isn't legible any more. It's degenerated into a scrawl. The reason is staring at me in my face as I type this: the rise and rise of the wonder box called the computer, which has, in turn, spawned trendier, more evolved objects (okay, gadgets!) like laptops and tablets (and phablets). Whatever I manage to write out - like my signature on cheques and courier delivery receipts - seems to have no decipherable shape or size whatsoever. I've come a long way since my days in school when we were given a special prize at the end of term (usually a pen; how predictable is that?) for having the best handwriting skills; I have no handwriting skills now. So imagine my surprise when I heard of people who assess you on the basis of my non-existent trait: handwriting. Could it be a sleight of hand, I wondered. How can someone analyse me predicated on a competence that's now extinct? I am sure many of you have the same complaint: your writing skills should be the last parameter while "judging" you? Which is exactly why you should read 'Secrets of your handwriting, revealed'. Prepare to be surprised!
 
Is your hairdresser your shrink? Yeah, you read that right. Of late, I've been hearing tales of psycho babble to the accompaniment of snip, snip, snip (or during the course of mani-pedis or getting the facial fuzz removed). It works like this: the lady who is grooming you and you have quality time to spend; and what happens when you're spending quality time - not to mention a 'look-good' session that's imbued with a smattering of deep-psyche aesthetics? Yes, the salon seat could well become a shrink's couch. Still don't believe me? Read our feature on the salon lady bundling in a pack of therapy too (and not the massage variant).
 
Pursuits delves into how the pound of flesh - aka the steak - became gourmet. Bollywood chit chats with Chintuji - aka Rishi Kapoor. With Eid around the corner, this will be a good time to get up-to-date with the glam looks you could be sporting to stand out from the rest of the crowd. If you have the time - and the inclination - then plan a nice getaway for the Eid hols: we have the lowdown on the best places to travel waiting for you. All this and much more.
 
Enjoy reading wknd. and have a great weekend!
 
Sushmita Bose
 
Editor