Pinch Of Humor

I have an utter disregard for gadgets,while the whole world around me seems to be smitten by their charm. The complication is that, my work is related to that world of gadgets. So if in case, people start to share my apathy for gadgets, I would actually be right on the roads to joblessness. Now,I see everyone around me having a phone with a music player, a camera, as an internet device as everything… and then I hear the reason for that because people do not have to carry all of these separately.  But, when was the last time we needed all three at the same time? So here is what I have heard a lot of times .. we go for a trip and we did not remember to bring the camera…so I have my phone or my iPad which will help me in taking all my pictures.. really? If you ask me, you were irresponsible in forgetting your camera and the laws of nature say that any irresponsible action should bear with its consequences. People around me look like cranky kids who just think of so...

As a child, I was taught by my parents and other elders to do good to others. Heard stories and generally everywhere one used to get this teaching of being honest, helpful, sharing with others, being friendly etc. Nobody told me that you have to be honest because,  or you have to be helpful because .... And as a kid, we used to listen to our parents and teachers or the books and do as we were told. Now fast forward to a time 30 years from when I was the naive kid. Now each time I help someone or do something which feels inherently good to the conscience, I have to explain myself why I did this. Sample this,  an acquaintance asks for some money. I specifically say acquaintance because the idea is-  you just know that person, not related, not your best friend from college or school, and definitely not your relative.   The first impulse is to help - then we rationalise our approach. Should we help/should we not? What is the benefit? What do I lose? Say you en...