In the dark and apocalyptic days of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown around the world, worry, anger, and frustration inspired fervent emotions to people from all walks of life. We are all uniquely different, with an equally different approach to dealing with the ensuing isolation and the fury and rage associated with it. The one common ground for all of us is human adaptability. The author drew upon the wonder of that element as inspiration to write "Tall Tales and Short Yarns".