Author Archives: bill

He awoke with the sun already up and hot, his eyes rested on the segment of light coming through the closed shutters as his mind ranged to absorb the reality of a new day. Yesterday it had been mildly warm … Continue reading →

‘Will you take the union meeting tomorrow?’ Said Bill Andrews, ‘I have something to do at Morgah. There’s only one item on the agenda that needs a decision; any other points coming up, you can defer for consideration.’ Neither he … Continue reading →

The leg from Delhi to Calcutta was 800 miles or so and, as such, considered to be a mere stroll along the route. They had arrived at Delhi yesterday and were preparing for an early departure for Calcutta the following … Continue reading →

That year Charlie and he had planned to have their annual holiday together walking in The Himalaya region. It was Charlie who had insisted on getting down to details, which B preferred to leave behind at work. His inclination was … Continue reading →

It was the Muslim period of fasting called Ramadan at that time which lasted for a lunar month and ended with the celebration of Id al Fitr. Believers are forbidden to let food or water pass their lips between the … Continue reading →

It was the first spring after the war and wherever they flew it was to find people living their lives as though the past great global upheaval would not be followed by a new world order. Whether the changes to come … Continue reading →

Benedito the cartman was a lonely sad-faced bachelor with watery eyes and a liking for drink who could be seen all around the settlement with his mule and cart, clearing away rubbish or transporting goods. The British ex-patriate wives utilised … Continue reading →

There will never be another job like this, mused B., as he sat at his desk and watched Jose leave through the door to the verandah, putting back on his head the battered, greasy hat he had politely removed before … Continue reading →

‘Well, now you’ve passed all your exams, you’ll be thinking you’re due for a bit of relaxation, like,’ said Chiefie Barnes in his mellifluous Welch drawl. ‘I wouldn’t count on it though.’ (BLOG – Joining up).He was adept at giving … Continue reading →

Groups of people were standing in front of the church in the mild sunshine. At the end of the Sunday morning service it was customary for the expatriates to exchange news and gossip before dispersing to get home for the … Continue reading →