Author Archives: jfreetly
The Naked Truth
We were well aware that certain Jainist monks are what they call “sky clad monks,” meaning that in the name of renunciation they walk around completely naked. Being aware of it, however, does not mean you’re prepared for it. All … Continue reading
Having a Gas
There’s nothing funny about the tragedy that hit Bhopal in 1984, when a pesticide production plant, owned by the American company Union Carbide, due to improper handling, sprung a leak which spilled enough volatile chemicals over the surrounding area … Continue reading
“Tamara krutagntha, Mr. Roboto” OR “A Loaded Peacemaker”
In the parts of New York where people spend a small fortune trying to look like they live in poverty, someone is dropping forty dollars to see this new foreign film that no one has heard of yet. In the … Continue reading
Hanuman, M.D.
We showed up to the Hospital a little bit early, just as it was getting dark, though, with so many mountains for the sun to duck behind, I wouldn’t be surprised if night had shown up early, too. We spent … Continue reading
Bus Breakdown in Bangalore
We left Visthar a little before noon. About twenty of us plus all piled into one elephantine blue van strung with wreaths and garlands of sweet-smelling flowers, and headed for Bangalore. Minutes later, we all piled out. Perhaps it was … Continue reading
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