Seeing something magical and wistful, the author spins small motifs of joy and pain, laced with a tongue-in-cheek, impish sense of humour. Random moments, chance encounters and stray thoughts often touch a tender chord of memory or tug at the heartstrings. Casual observations raise questions and create awareness.

At times imagination takes wings to give them rainbow tones and curious shapes stolen from fantasy. Jaya Chandrasekhar captures such fleeting impressions and lasting memories in this book. It's a light read with a breezy play of words, sentiments and ideas, emotional tease and frolic with the sunny side of life.

The emotional intelligence of the humble coconut vendor, the nostalgic camaraderie of the extended family, the concern for lost values, the overwhelming presence of technology and the mystery of vanishing flower pots are all part of this insubstantial, chaotic pageant of life.

It's a glimpse into the joyous world of a romantic, liberated soul.