November 17. “The weather’s getting cooler, Button.
I just opened the window to let in some fresh air after ages and was surprised at how cool the breeze felt. You must be loving it.”
“I must say I do. Bears love the cold.”
November 16. “I am very sad today, Button?”
“Why?”
“I read a terrible story first thing in the morning as I have a habit of scanning the front page of the TOI.”
Flash Post 5!
Newspapers reported that a just-born baby was thrown inside a dustbin near Kalyan and left to die! Which living species would commit such a heinous act if not “human beings!”
It poured yesterday: It was miraculous that she survived the downpour.
November 14. “Button, Happy Children’s Day.”
“Thank you. What did your daughters do today?”
“Well, the elder one wanted to watch movies the whole day long. She finally saw two.”
November 13. “Friend, what is that tortoise doing on your table top?”
“It was given to sir by a friend and it is meant to bring good luck.”
November 12. “I saw a lovely sight today, Button.
There was this huge gunny sack with corn (makai or bhutta) sticking out of it. A cow was digging into the sack and helping himself to the corn. I drove off smiling seeing her having a great meal.”
November 11. “Button, a watchman rang our bell at 2 in the afternoon and told us to shut our windows.
When I heard this, the obvious question I asked the maid who opened the door was: Shut windows! But why? By the time she went out to ask, he had already left to give the message to some other occupant.”
November 9. “Button, our club is somewhat back in shape. It doesn’t look battered anymore.”
“That must make you feel good.”
“Very good. By the way, you remind me of Humpty Dumpty sitting on that perch of yours with that huge tummy.”
November 10. “It drizzled this morning.”
“Almost mid-November and rain! What’s happening to the weather!”
“It happens sometimes. I just saw an attachment of how global warming is playing havoc with the lives of other living beings as well.”