Monthly Archives: July 2016

  I know a writer of children’s books Of charming manners and welcoming looks. I’ve read her stories and hear her voice Gladdened that writing is her choice. Through words and deeds she clearly does show How truly far an … Continue reading →

  It’s no work for the weak but you have a fine will to fight. The tough treatment, doctors delivered, you agreed was right   After cruel chemo and radiation comes healing, and hope With side effects of treatments, you … Continue reading →

On August 14th, 2015, Kim Schuler, local teacher and administrator at Upper Dublin School District accomplished the top item on her bucket list – she successfully competed in the Ironman event in Lake Placid, NY. For months she had trained … Continue reading →

It’s early in the day, “crack” sounds out from the field.  The few birds gathered in the outfield for breakfast flutter at the sound but settle quickly again as if they know there’s no danger, , “it’s just the boys … Continue reading →

It is Wednesday July 6, 2016 and Wimbledon 17 grand slam title-holder, Roger Federer will have his day as he reaches his 40th grand slam semi final. Some say that the 34-year old Swiss slam winner still has what it … Continue reading →

The media are busy they have something to say The Muslims have killed again on an ordinary day Another sad day for freedom. Again it was in France at a celebration place Killing little children at an alarming pace. Another sad day … Continue reading →

(This song is sung to Johnny Cash’s song, “Busted”   The system is nuts with no ifs, ands, or buts I’m just disgusted Congress does nothing but take cash from donors Yes, I’m Disgusted   The House is a site … Continue reading →

We’re nestled in our motorhome Of fiberglass and shiny chrome Rollin’ down the busy highway- Truck in tow as off we go! Living in a House on Wheels.   Hubby’s in the driver’s seat With glass of tea and salty … Continue reading →

So many nights, I’d sit in the bar, ready to beat the tar, So many fights  a itchin’ Til I’d go home to my kitchen. Alone. Ain’t no one on the phone.   Then you came along with  a song, … Continue reading →

 It was a gloomy, threatening sky this late evening. I could hear the feeble sound of thunder, in the distance, and occasional wanton flashes, from distant lightning. I inhaled the pungent, metallic smell of ozone and xenon, from the recent … Continue reading →

The keel of the barge gave stability to the vessel as it drifted down river barely avoiding the imposing obstacles in its path. The captain tried to show his moxie while quaffing booze followed by a chaser of juice, hoping … Continue reading →

Once again an acquaintance barged into our  intellectual conversation with a piece of news with thunderous threats to our security.   No amount of moxie on our part could chase him off his wanton yarn of attention.  We got his drift.   And once … Continue reading →

The eyelid remained closed and still,  content to shield itself rom reality.  A slight roll on the surface hinted of mental activity beneath.  Scenes were being played out on the screen in living color and surround sound.  A smile emerges … Continue reading →