Tag Archives: India

Bombay Letters – Monsoon!

Posted on November 10, 2011 by literarylee

May 1998 Dear India Watchers, My wife and I played in a raging sewer today and enjoyed ourselves entirely.  We did that by simply taking a walk during a tremendous downpour.   We see heavy rains everyday, now that we’re … Continue reading →

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Bombay Letters – A Mall, Gandhi’s House, First Wedding

Posted on September 8, 2011 by literarylee

June 1998 Hello from Bombay, Here’s your man on the scene with a few more snapshots of life here in India.  On Saturday, the kids wanted to go to the local “mall.”  It is very upscale and classy, at least … Continue reading →

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Bombay Letters: Servant Talk

Posted on August 8, 2011 by literarylee

May, 1998 Hello from Bombay, We employ two servants, but it is hard to communicate what all that means if you don’t live with them and interact with them on a day-to-day basis.  I will share a few examples. This … Continue reading →

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Bombay Letters: Arms Race and A Date at the Market

Posted on July 20, 2011 by literarylee

May 28, 1998 Hi From Bombay, Today Pakistan tested three nuclear bombs.  How incredible this whole mess!  The arms race between the USSR and the U.S. in the 70s and 80s was bad, but at least the two countries were … Continue reading →

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Bombay Letters 4 – April, 1998

Posted on March 19, 2011 by literarylee

Date: April 1, 1998 Subject: Servant News and New Apartment Dear Family and friends, Let me try to bring everyone up to date.  I am writing this on April Fools Day (really!) and have a little extra time at the … Continue reading →

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