Life is Good
“Life in the Punjab is good,” reflected the girls one morning. “The grass is green, the shade is cool, and McDonald’s only serves Chicken or Veggie burgers” . . . . . David, Sf.G.
Nice Yard
Ed and Candy had always prided themselves on having a nice, lush, green yard, and spared no expense to keep it that way. They were beginning to wonder, though, if perhaps they had over fertilized just a little bit this year. . . . . David, Sf.G.
Waiting
Nadir (pictured, (right) had been told on local TV that some important dignitary was going to be visiting and bringing major funding for agricultural projects. There seemed to be some confusion as to who was coming; some said the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, others said Vladimir Putin, still others, Hugo Chavez. Nadir didn’t care, it could be Barack Obama or Lady Gaga; until there were boots on the ground and a check that could actually clear his bank, he was waiting . . . . David, Sf.G.
Political Capital
The hardworking and thrifty Indian Punjabi farmers had had a tough year, but they were careful not to waste anything, including the cow patties (usually used as fuel). When they heard that to get elected in America, the potential presidential candidates needed to expend considerable political capital, and when they learned just what that meant, they began offering this expensive commodity on eBay and soon had solved their cash crunch problems. . . . . David, Sf.G.