Some might say she is a hoarder. But she doesn’t agree with such a characterization. She likes to characterize herself as a memory banker. Every single bit in her house, down to the straw, has an attached memory. She likes to make a lot of deposits. But she […]
You should have never invited me to your party If you were going to keep me from dancing Why pretend to welcome all who tap to a beat If there were to be rules to stand in place Those smiles on the dance floor seemed warm at first […]
Trust the process, and trust that it will be alright. Trust enough to jump, and trust that its going to be ok. Trust in something, and trust that it is well placed. Trust a few key people, and trust that it is not misplaced. You have to […]
It is the new year. And for some of you who dared to make resolutions, you may be on a great winning streak fueling your new year energy. For others, you may have thrown in the gauntlet. And that is fine. There are other ways to reach goals […]
I have spent the last three years in Los Angeles enjoying my time there. However, I’ve also been pining for my beloved New York. Yesterday, I walked throughout the city getting my feet and legs re-acclimated to my old speedwalking routine. And, while my time was a bit […]
Nostalgia is burning right through me Embers in my eyes Giving a fiery, hot glow to the past Making a warm toast seem like a flaming cherry jubilee Nostalgia has got a hold on me Tighter than a straight-jacket Booming loudly through my eardrums My heartbeat racing stronger, […]
It is a brand new year. It will be a brand new you. Supposedly. Maybe. Who knows? Resolutions are so last century. An executive recently noted that they advise people to make Monday resolutions instead of these annual ones that inevitably end up being nothing-burgers. I don’t […]
In each of the past three years, there has been one undeniably horrible thing that has occurred to make me think “whew, thank god this year is over.” With hindsight, I can say those years, with the exception of 2017, were OK. With hindsight I can say 2017 […]
Every year he stopped by the grave to share his secrets. Dead men tell no tales, supposedly. Although, the way everything was progressing they would soon be able to enact their own version of bringing Wesley back from the dead ala Princess Bride. He would bring his empty […]
From the moment I met you I knew you were a crook A stealer of souls A thief of dreams You pilfer at will And plunder with no care Claiming you are filling their minds Broadening perspectives And the lonely lap it up And the scared believe the […]