Ever ready Fred In the month of August monsoon rains over Southern Asia steadily deposit their liquid gold into the great river systems, and much of the resulting flood passes through the country of Bangladesh on its way to the Bay of Bengal. During dry season the country is crisscrossed by hundreds of channels in this delta region, but by August the swelling channels spill … Continue reading Riding the River in Bangladesh
Preamble: The news media of today highlight a very sad and malignant sickness in society which causes ruin to those who indulge and those whose lives they impact. This story, a composite of many of those news reports shows how even those who have not suffered abuse trauma in their childhood years can through bad choices end up as the refuse of society. Fallen Tree: … Continue reading Fallen Tree
It only seemed like yesterday they occupied the land In former times were pastures lush and green, The land would yield its bounties for this happy family band And poverty was nowhere to be seen. Bill scanned the fields around him and he tried to force a smile, Those memories of family long ago, His parents and his siblings on recall from memory file, The … Continue reading Drought
Unfortunately I’ve reached an age where I’m inclined to forget things. They tell me age isn’t the only contributor to forgetfulness, and I’m glad to know that. Take for example those who’ve been subjected to stress, they find it hard to recall things that need to be remembered. Forgetfulness can be quite irritating, but it’s of greater concern to those of us who realize it’s … Continue reading I Forgot to Sing the Song
Hajji Ali entered India as one of thousands of escapees during his countries revolution. He paid lip service to the new order in his country in order to hedge his bets, writing slogans for the revolution on compound walls around the city of Pune, and joining in an occasional march whenever some international event was to the dislike of the political leadership of his country. … Continue reading Masked Intentions
They say satan finds work for idle Fathers and I can confirm that’s true. Now and then children have the uncomfortable habit of reminding parents of “sins” they’ve committed against them during growing up years. They’ve a convenient memory when it comes to their own lapses, but sins of parents are indelibly imprinted in young minds and used at various future times to neutralize moves … Continue reading Ghosts, Pirates and Revenge
He couldn’t bring himself to fight the leader of the pack, Too many had already tried but most had not come back His family they were wretched poor they’d fled the cussed war And were located in this slum no better than before! The family told before the war they’d known of better days They had to leave all things behind, adjust to different ways, … Continue reading Climbing the Social Ladder
The above image copyright to http://www.bigtravelweb.com/austrailia_beaches.htm It was at the beach Trent saw her for the first time. He’d been sauntering down to the water’s edge surf board dragging in the sand for his usual morning tryst with ocean waves. Scores of boarders were already in the water and there were a few families slowly making their way over rocks while their little children shouted … Continue reading The Malibu Connection
The above painting is by my daughter Gina Kuest, Winter’s Mother, who specializes in animal paintings. Find her on her “paws to create” Facebook page. This is another of the toy adventure series for those of you who like to read these to your own children. It was written for my Granddaughter Winter who lives in the USA. Snuggle Puppy is the favorite toy she … Continue reading Grand Night Adventure
I was on one of my routine trips around Southern Asia and had arrived in Bombay, India late at night. The name has now changed to Mumbai. These were simpler times before airport security became an international concern and there was a much more relaxed atmosphere. Mumbai was one of those transit stops that last long enough to be thoroughly tiring, but not long enough … Continue reading Airport Evacuation
