An introspective discussion from Darlene Campos, who is pregnant and wondering about what it means to raise a child. In early 2026, my husband and I found we were going to become parents. Most couples react to such news with excitement, as it is a major life milestone, but being…Continue reading→
ISBF26: The Art of the War Deal by Tillotama Bosu
A poem from Tillotama Bosu about war and it’s why, wherefores, and reasons, and the after effects of the conflict. The stops, And the starts, And this war is an art, Of pushing and pulling And tearing apart.Continue reading→
ISBF26: Carnival by Peter Philipps
A thought provoking piece from Peter Philips about thoughts and feelings in post WW2 Germany. Surveys made after the German defeat revealed that most Germans still thought that… “Nazism was a good deal badly carried out, and that Hitler was a great German leader.” Michael Beschloss, The ConquerorsContinue reading→
ISBF26: Poetry by Ashesh Mitra
Extremely thoughful poetry, from Ashesh Mitra, makes you think and reflect deeply. Here’s to the nights we remember And the ones that are a blur The ones where we mingle The ones that fuck us up Here’s to the one where we finished a book at 4AM And the one…Continue reading→
Style 1 Or Style 2
An exploration, or test of writing styles. Select which style you prefer. If you can explain the pros and cons of each style, that would be great!Continue reading→
Austria Day 1: Zell Am See
We drove to Zell Am See, about an hour and a half south from Salzburg. This picturesque lake side (see side) town was pretty, quaint, and very scenic. It served as a starting point for two of the major things we wanted to touch in Austria.Continue reading→
Update: Tech Issues and ISBF
The technology behind this website stopped working as designed. It required research, development and testing, which continues, as we fix this major issue, that would severely hamper The Irregular SloWord BirthMonth Festival of 2026. Indeed, it was already affecting the previous 6 years of this August Festival.Continue reading→
Unknown Caller
This is about a short film that is receiving much attention, and is being screened at The Manhattan Film Festival 2026. It is written and produced by my sister, Indra DattaguptaContinue reading→
Austria Day 6: Salzburg
Day 2 in Salzburg was another gentle day of strolling through town, visiting the castle on top of the hill, and the Red Bull Hangar.Continue reading→
Austria Day 5: Salzburg
Day 1 in Salzburg is actually the day after our return from just across the border from the creepy elevator and the magical lake. This was a restful day of strolling through town, with ease.Continue reading→