Admit it Toto, there’s no place like home.
photo courtesy: dsplaced.com
photo courtesy: dsplaced.com
@jinal_shah sent me a link on Twitter to her incredible work on dsplaced.com and now I can’t stop looking at it! Remember I told you about one of my favorite websites (now books) called postsecrets.com? Its kinda like that, but presented as random thoughts of people and what they call “home” across the globe. (I picked the Mumbai stories because I know so many of read my blog because you miss home, well you’re not alone.) People you realize, are only just people. We’re all the same pretty much. That is somehow oddly comforting. Thank you Jinal, this is beautiful. I love Dsplaced!
photo courtesy: dsplaced.com
photo courtesy: dsplaced.com
“Dsplaced is an exploration of the human belonging – to a city, a country or even oneself. Through voluntary submissions, Dsplaced illuminates a universal palette of emotions that individuals often spend a lifetime trying to decipher. But most importantly, Displaced is an experiment in collective storytelling – and it is our fervent hope that you will become a part of this mosaic. We hope that we continue to build Dsplaced into a rich tapestry of personal stories. Send us your stories at: dsplaced@gmail.com”
Visit the website here: dsplaced.com
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October 9th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
:) So glad you enjoyed our project. We are working on the next issue right now. It is themed around Artists and their version of ‘dsplacement.’ We’ve signed up a musician, two actresses and a writer so far.
I read that you’ve had a very interesting childhood growing up as a diplomat’s daughter. Would you be interested in writing for the next issue? About your experiences of living in various cities and now, mumbai – and how perhaps it has (if at all) impacted your “art” – RJing, writing..
Would LOVE your perspective!!
October 9th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
I really did, such fascinating stuff I feel like this is what life is supposed to be about, you know? Carpe Diem O captain my captain? Sure I’d love to write a piece for you. How long/short should it be? I could write it as snatches of memories growing up, a cherry tree in Bonn, the swings in the playground in Germany, the bullets on our beds in Lebanon, the beach in Abidjan? :) I don’t think I have pictures to go with it though so maybe you can use your mad skills to put it together if I send you the copy? I only became trigger happy once I crossed my 20s sadly!
P.S. Would love to buy YOU a drink when you’re in Mumbai next, huge respect.
October 10th, 2009 at 12:11 am
Thanks a lot, Malini for your thoughts! Glad you liked Dsplaced. And like Jinal said, we’d love to feature your story in our next issue. :)
October 10th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Super Mansi, I’m excited!
October 14th, 2009 at 1:06 am
Yay!
so we don’t usually impose a word limit. Use as many or as little words as you want. Regarding formats as well, it doesn’t matter if its an essay,a poetry or a rhyme. You have full creative license.
Only, your piece needs to explore how your colorful and nomadic childhood has impacted you as an artist. There’s no right or wrong or even a decisive conclusion, just something that gives readers an insight into how geography plays a role in the making of an artist and their art.
Email us the story here: dsplaced@gmail.com
Looking forward.
Don’t worry about the images – we’ll take care of that.
October 15th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Sorry J will get to this today been swamped!
November 21st, 2009 at 3:03 am
Hello M, how’s the story coming along ? Looking fwwd :)
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