As usual on that Sunday morning kids in my flat gathered around me. It's my habit to interact with kids through art classes or story sessions on Sundays. It was decided that today i should narrate spicy and gripping stories, So when i looked around to ensure all the kids were present,cleared my thought and started my story session, 'Once upon a time......"
"Sir, .....", it was Anoop, the big eyed son of Raman of third floor.
"Yes Anoop " I said
"Sir, why you always start the story with Once upon a time.... Cant we start a story in another way?"
"Yes, now a days some people are starting a fairy tale, "If I'm elected......"[
Reminds me of Chandamama stories most of which began with Once upon a time.....the places mentioned all seemed like some far off enchanting towns where people lived happily ever after ! Children these days may never have that kind of an experience where they get transported to a different imaginary fantasy world altogether
Pay no mind to those who talk behind your back, it simply means that you are two steps ahead !!!
