Monthly Archives: February 2017

Bright sunrises announce each day’s warm beginnings. Blue skies enhance serene water views and swaying palm trees. Teaming with wildlife, nature surrounds us, Blessing heaven and earth with rebirth and renewal. So many choices to energize the body and mind. … Continue reading →

Paradise Considered Like love or beauty, “paradise” is in the eye of the beholder. Belief in an ideal state favors those who see the proverbial “glass” as half (or more) full. Those optimists will accept elements as examples of – … Continue reading →

Awe, what is paradise? To Pelican people it’s  a plethora of p’s: palm trees, pink & purple sunsets, pickleball, parties, programs, preserve walks, parades, etc. Then reality creeps in with problems, pain, and pills — the not so nice “p” words. A … Continue reading →

Sitting amongst the bright and wise Is my idea of paradise. We wander through our many days But most of it is in a daze. We rise, we dine, and wash our face and leave the day without a trace. But … Continue reading →

A bigger car by far Won’t make me a star A larger house to roam Won’t make it a home A spectacular talent for all to see Will only make a big job for me A bigger, stronger body revealed … Continue reading →

MIRROR MIRROR Looking back at me, What do you see? How do you feel? Are both of us real? Reflection or rejection, Is that your question? Does it show on my face: Fear, pain or disgrace? Can’t see inside, So … Continue reading →

Mirror, mirror on the wall. Oh, miserable mirror, reveal who resides behind this shadowy visage that I see before me! Crack open the cavernous complexity of the concealed cloaks enshrouding my existence! I first see the mirror’s first reflections, which … Continue reading →

Time is fleeting, take it all in Faces fly by like birds on the wing Ideas leap out of primordial neurological ooze X-ray vision sees the internal thing The mad scientist explores the “magical what if” The ringmaster in charge … Continue reading →

I see a wrinkle in the eyes Up to some mischief, I hope I see wisdom in thoughtful lines Learn from mistakes and press on I see sadness in eyebrow’s slant There’s always pain before gain I see curiosity in … Continue reading →

I see a Little Leaguer hitting a bases loaded triple two games in a row. The cheers of his teammates and the smile of his coach. Without effort the mirror changes its reflection and shows a teenager dancing for the first time and  … Continue reading →

Fish oils are good for you.  Probably not for the fish though.  Here I stand.  Time for a new bottle.  Is this really doing any good for my heart and brain?  I haven’t asked either one of them.  They probably … Continue reading →

 Feelings of love for you are very deep Excited with you, awake or asleep Beaming with passion, to bed I do leap Raring to kiss you with a love we’ll keep Unafraid to disturb the neighbor’s sleep A touch, hug, … Continue reading →

Failing Feeble Farms Every Endeavor Elusive Bringing Blighted Bushes Ruining Rushing Rivers Unless Unlimited Endeavors Ably Applied Additionally Rapidly Restoring Resources Year-round Yummy Yields ® Norman F. Estrin, February, February 14, 2017

Full of snow once again my driveway can’t be seen Every morning all month long with no break in between But we all hope for a wonderful day, Valentine’s day I mean Reminds us of the love we share with … Continue reading →

Frowning and thinking quite hard was he Eying the cards, how hard could it be? Boxes of chocolates lining the shelves Red hearts and flowers flaunting themselves. Under duress he studied them all Anxious to please, not to appall Reckoned … Continue reading →

I’m sick an tired of being left out! Everyone else gets recognition.  Everone else gets celebrations and parties.  Everyone else gets the happy times.  I’m even shorter than everyone else.  Everyone just wants to rush on past me to get … Continue reading →

Assassinated in Ford’sTheater By a favorite actor, and Enemy of the Union.   Laid to rest  In a padlocked tomb, No one foresaw a plot that was forming. Counterfeiters colluded to steal his corpse and Offer it up for cash and a colleague. … Continue reading →

February flurries Elders escaping Bronzing-by-the-bay Umbrellas unused Armies arriving Rebellious Floridians You bet!    

Knowing Abe I met Abe Lincoln when I was at Florida State University in 1964. I was supposed to be studying chemistry, but, instead, was searching the archives for a picture of Abe Lincoln. To my surprise, I found, what … Continue reading →

In America, Abraham Lincoln invariably tops the list of well-known people named “Abe.” But there are over 100 famous Abes beyond our 16th president. These range from baseball players (ex., Abraham Almente) and boxers (Abrahams Attelli, Jacob and Goldstein) to … Continue reading →

Although President, I am a farm boy at heart. My cozy memories from time to time take me to back to Knob Creek in Kentucky. Even though I was just a young “whipper snapper”, no higher than corn on the fourth of … Continue reading →

I’m walking in the woods on a clear, crisp moonless night.  My jacket flaps gently in a light welcoming breeze.  Stars sparkle and trees stand in attention on both sides of the path in silent contemplation.   Stripped of most … Continue reading →

I guess, but I’m not certain, that I first met Mr. Lincoln by looking at the first money I ever had; a penny.  I must have asked one of my older sisters, perhaps it was Sissy,  who was this guy … Continue reading →

  Hi there! My name is Sam, Sam Spade. I was named thusly because I am extremely curious and prone to investigate anything. I am a Bengal breed, and way more than my owner deserves! Like every morning, I awake … Continue reading →

A simple word, yet “up” is a lot more complex at closer look.  It is a direction and we all need direction.  It is a place and we all need a place.  It is an action and we all need … Continue reading →

Vivid colors splashed across the eastern horizon.  Bold oranges and vivid yellows mixed with magenta  cast  mirror images on the pond below.  Bits of the glow filtered through the curtains and nudged me gently awake.  Like a cat I stretched … Continue reading →