A: Robitussin, Vick's Vaporub, mercurochrome, iodine, tin of Band-Aids, calamine lotion, roll bandages, surgical tape. hydrogen peroxide, leatherwork needle and fishing line, Vaseline, aspirin, a faded, water-spotted index card with telephone numbers for the ambulance, hospital and preacher.
Q: "What was in Mom's DIY first-aid kit, always on the bottom shelf of the bathroom closet?"