My son is 11 years old. And, each day it seems he is getting older and older. And, of course he is. The second we are born we are getting older. Obvious but true. The last few years we have been quite often on the run on trips […]
Many, many years ago when I was dirt poor I needed a new pair of shoes for an event. And, then someone just left a brand new pair of shoes behind that I fit into and managed to keep for five years. Life is a wonder at times. […]
As an executive I often tell my team that it is ok to fail. Not a catastrophic failure, mind you. Yet, a failure doesn’t make you a failure in life. It means you’ve had an opportunity to gain knowledge in a difficult situation. That is, if you allow […]
Every second should be recognized Every moment a savory morsel Every occurence to be remembered Yet our brains must compartmentalize Storing and letting moments go Moments, must be fleeting Big events remembered What happened at 9:01am to be quickly vaporized No moment is too small Alas, it’s saddening […]
I have lived in 20 cities and have been fortunate to find something good about each. I have made each place my own for the time I was there. Some I really came to appreciate and see as a home. While for a few other, I knew I […]
Everything inside the apartment had been too hot, including her temper. She needed to cool and calm herself down. Winter was coming but that wouldn’t be cold enough. She walked around in a fiery daze. She knew she was angry but she could no longer remember why. Nor […]
I’m just passing by Heading home on the slow train I packed the clock away in my suitcase I guess I’m calling from the road I listened to the fiddle for mama Leaving all the liars and clowns behind The truth being the only shelter I’ve known Tearing […]
There is a television show about a guy who can get out of any situation by using a safety pin and any random item in the room. More often than not, whatever it is that he assembles will lead to some explosion creating a diversion or escape route. […]
Now bear with me here. This may become too abstract. But if it does you get complete poetic license to make this about your odd life situations. Actually, I may not even go on for too long. I’m tired and slightly cranky. Mostly tired, though. While watching 20 […]
No blue Monday today Sunny side up with a touch of chardonnay Basking in the rays of light Darkness starts early Daylight is truncated Make the most of the hot plasma Reach up to that life source Be energized by what is to come Surprises may envelop you […]
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