(Image Credit: Crispina Kemp) In an alternate universe, Don Quixote, oblivious to the pleadings of Sancho Panza would have made a full tilt at the windmills, sitting astride his grumpy steed Rocinante. Even for the Quixotic character such a move would have posed a challenge due to the location of the windmills. It would not … Continue reading Don Quixote’s Regret
Tales of Imagination
Call of the Wild
(Image Credit: Crispina Kemp) The mammoth truck came hurtling down the highway. Trucks in general, and trailer trucks in particular are rumbling behemoths whose concept of speed is restricted to encouraging trudges, exceptions being Jason Statham movies. But the man behind the wheel seemed possessed by the Devil himself. With a determined foot obstinately fixed … Continue reading Call of the Wild
Pipelines and Pipe Dreams
(Photo from Pixaba) The protests entered their 43rd day. The protesting folks were fatigued, frustrated and fraught with disappointment. Their number had also slowly dwindled. As initial enthusiasm gave way to ultimate enervation, a majority of them slithered away with drooping shoulders and demoralised hopes. Yet a handful remained. A rag tag bunch of determined … Continue reading Pipelines and Pipe Dreams
COVID-19 & a world gone nuts
(Photo Credit: Crispina Kemp) When the body was fished out of the tranquil and still water, it was a godawful sight. Bloated, decomposed and beyond recognition, the corpse did not look human even. Yet just 48 hours ago this Ronald McDonald turned humpbacked whale was a living breathing individual, and an actor. A profession that … Continue reading COVID-19 & a world gone nuts
Big Pharma – Thy Name is Profit
(PHOTO PROMPT © Ulrika Undén ) Capitalism always finds its way irrespective of whether it finds itself in times of wealth or woes. These were the times of woes. The only memories were of masks. Masks knitted, stitched, woven, cut and regurgitated by machines working unceasingly, uncomplainingly and untiringly. The bloody things were even distinguishable … Continue reading Big Pharma – Thy Name is Profit
PELICANS
(PHOTO PROMPT © J Hardy Carroll ) The aviary looked was a sight to behold. Against the twilight, the rubicund and squat flowers stood upright in a dignified manner. The horn bills and pelicans had gone stuttering in search of scraps of food. However the beauty merely flattered to deceive. The Environmental Protection Agency had … Continue reading PELICANS
The Pugilists
(Photo by jfelias @ Morguefile ) The place was buzzing with an excitement that was palpable. The atmosphere was electric. An unceasing procession of premium cars regurgitating celebrities of all stripes and colours made for some dizzying viewing. The media was represented in full tilt and microphones were being thrust under both accommodating and angered … Continue reading The Pugilists
Wafting Woman, Wistful Tree
PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson There was stillness everywhere. Not a ripple could be seen as the vast expanse of water rested with a magnificent equipoise. Winter had stripped the trees of leaves making them mute sentinels. The aesthetically designed view point itself was empty with the benches placed inside patiently waiting for visitors who would … Continue reading Wafting Woman, Wistful Tree
Civility
(Photo Credit: Crispina Kemp) "Mama, what is p.r.e.s.e.r.v.a.t.i.o.n?" Victor asked Joanne trying hard to string all the letters in the word in a cohesive manner. Joanne looked down with a mixture of pride and undisguised love at her prodigious five-year-old. This was his first visit to the Museum of Natural History and he was drawn … Continue reading Civility
Singularity of Destruction
(Photo courtesy of Paul Howell (Mystery writer Betty Webb‘s husband) The excitement was palpable. The atmosphere was electric. The VIGBYOR toads were living up to their reputation - and more. Clinging atop a specially designed 'Creeper Drome', this Bufonidae family was being photographed by a throng, when the latter was not gaping or gawking that … Continue reading Singularity of Destruction