Shail's Nest

When I reached Yeshwantpur station yesterday morning and had to wait for a cab, I saw this. What was in the box?? On a closer inspection I found it was a dog-in-a-box. And that reminded me of this. For some reason Goofy fitted her ample self into this small box in the new house we [...]

Hey Mom!! Whaddya know Mom, lots of carrots here Mom. You know how I love carrots Mom. I found boiled potatoes and oranges too Mom. Yippeeeeee. You know how much I love oranges Mom. Hey Mom, don’t be shocked.  They have plenty of chocolates too and don’t mind us doggies gorging on them too. It’s [...]

I woke up to a beautiful morning today. There was a nip in the air. Once I was done with preparing breakfast I walked out to the front yard and looked up at the sky. The clouds looked like fluffy cotton wool against the beautiful blue sky. I decided to get my camera and take [...]

It was all done in the spirit of good fun. I had just returned form an early morning inspection of the grounds. The fresh air full of all the ozone thingy that humans speak of had put a spring in my step. Sadly enough there were no moony love-sick Labradors around to do that. Sighhhh. [...]

I sensed rather than saw him behind the curtains. I remained motionless waiting for him to make his move. He was headed for the kitchen for sure. Today I was going to catch him red-handed, the fatso! All he could think of was food, food and more food. When he got the chance he even [...]

“Amma! Amma!” Son Junior calls out. “Where are you??” he shouts. I had just finished my bath, and was combing my hair. “Coming!” I reply. He sounds impatient, I thinkt to myself. “Ammaaa! Where are you?” More insistent now! “Come here fast! I have something to show you!!” I pause, warning bells ringing. What could [...]

At last the day has come. Everything is packed and I am raring to go. Fond of travel?? You bet I am!! Get down from the Omni walk up the steps of the railway station. Scores of eyes watching, following your every move. Nothing unusual. That’s the way things are where I live. You don’t [...]

……..continued from the first part: Danny and others….. The little Martians with big plans disproportionate to their own size wanted German Shepherds and/or Labradors. Awww… I mean who wouldn’t want them?? But I paused to take a look into the future and saw myself walking an energetic dog, all out of breath and panting (Me [...]

Love is in the air…. Those of you in places where spring is in the air might nod your head in affirmation and say, “Oh yess!! Love is indeed in the air!!” That is not the case here in God’s own land of Kerala. We are in the throes of summer. It’s hot and humid. [...]