Seven Seasoned Doctors Return to Gwalior Boot Camp
A number more surprises were sprung on the seven Gwalior alumni. Jaikishen (a.k.a “Jack”) chai stand was now surrounded by high volume traffic and the trees were missing, but the pakora, samosas, and chai were still delicious. A memorable photograph was recreated at the Talkatora pool location after 45 years, each doctor modeling the former pose of studious interest.
The Happy Bandanas of Crofting Inn
The house was decorated with an abundance of old-fashioned trinkets and antiques. The room offered plain accommodations with a bed and bedside tables, no wardrobe or storage for clothes. No TV or air-conditioning either, but the little balcony let plenty of clean mountain air in. It would have been perfect enough, except the tub looked whacky.
Brushed by Fame
Who doesn’t like to take pictures with famous people? This is a selfie-world. We would like some fame to rub off on us. Here is what has rubbed off on the Makin clan.
15 Excuses Why I Can’t Be Famous
“Run,” they yelled. “Get more!” But I was too slow for that. In 30 seconds, all the bugs were picked. It hadn’t occurred to me that I could take more than one treat.
Tree-Like, Poem by Priyanka Makin
The mountain breeze climbs up my spine
And weaves through my hair;
He races through the trees
As all the leaves cheer for him.
Veteran Bandana–by Dan Baldwin
The old thing was ratty with wear and tear and tears and snot from decades of overuse. A hole burned into the lower right edge was exactly the size of a 7.55 x 53 mm Mauser cartridge. The only thing not overly faded was a hand-sewn letter T in the center and a couple of dark reddish-brown stains.
Berries N’ Cream–Listen
“Opa has picked berries for you!” Mom was in her typical taking-care-of-business mode. She rushed past me through the kitchen with a load full of washed laundry. She had no time to waste before heading back out into the field.
Bandana Book II–Who’s Who in the Talent Pool
Encounters with animals always make for great stories. Edda finds that a “poetic” Trailer Mouse doesn’t make for a good roommate, Gisela follows a Red Parrot into the rain forest, and Sarah knits together charming Fox Tales. Surprisingly, a bandana-clad gargoyle transpires Betty’s story of Confrontation on a Train. And many more stories, all brushed with a bandana.
Almost a Random Accident: Are Books Doomed?
“Plastic,” he groaned. Finally, people had found one good use for it. All that waste had come in handy when the atmosphere went bad. People were now (almost) in full control of running things. You could have said many peculiar things about Bob, but this was not his fault.
Tempest in Bandana Land
Princess Edda looked around: Sea Shell Covid, Two-Face Janus, Old Man Woodhead, Spanish Moss Guy, Hippie Girlfriend, Hippie Boyfriend, an eclectic bunch. Princess Edda bowed to her protectors. No knight in shining armor on a noble steed could have accomplished this