Monthly Archives: November 2020

We forget that all living things are sacred. We are so busy in our little world that we don’t consider the perspective of others. Case in point- immigration is the heart of our democracy. We used to welcome migration to … Continue reading →

BEEP BEEP!  “If we don’t get out of this traffic, I’ll miss my stories!” Pam was distressed.  Her little VW bug was stuck in traffic with grocery bags, two babies in car seats, one niece, and a big dog in … Continue reading →

(I didn’t have a chance to work on the prompt but here is my entry to Florida Weekly) I found myself standing at the foot of a staircase that piqued my curiosity. A sign on each riser proclaimed where the … Continue reading →

PALMOLIVE PROMPT This week’s prompt reminded me of many things.  A partial list follows:  A favorite joke:   Two penguins are taking a bath                              One says, “Pass the soap”                              The other answers, “No soap – radio”  Another winner:                               She’s beautiful                               She’s engaged … Continue reading →

There have been a few dozen museums built surrounding the Mall in our nation’s capital over the past century. These museums began with an exhibition highlighting the industrial revolution with all its magnificent machinery demonstrating the cleverness of Americans. Since … Continue reading →

Susan lived in a quiet neighborhood a few blocks from the center of town. She lived with her mother and sister in a modest wood frame home shaded by several tall oak trees that provided cool shade in the hot … Continue reading →

Humans stink. If you have to spend time in an enclosed area with people who haven’t had the opportunity to wash for four or five days in a row, you can confirm this statement for yourself. Maybe that’s why most … Continue reading →

RALLY     Anti-jacketeers held a massive rally outside the Burlington Coat Factory in International Falls, Minnisota to protest what they called, a  left-wing cold weather conspiracy.     “These elitist owners think that they can convince us that down jackets, parkas and mackinaws … Continue reading →

I WAS COMPELLED TO FOLLOW THE PROMPT “SAY NO”      From his mouth did blow      Tried to make folks “Ho, ho, ho”      Or get attention with “Yo, yo, yo”      His wife said “No, no, no”      This stopped not Joe      With him … Continue reading →

She said no with a tone of certainty A tone that moved my feeling from excitement to discomfort Her eyes endorsed the uneasiness of the moment With arms crossed and a step backwards   She said no again as I … Continue reading →

The commercials are unrelenting. By now I expect free medical care, free prescriptions and free hearing, dental and eye care. One company will even throw in an autographed picture of Joe Namath. To sweeten the deal, I’m offered a Silver … Continue reading →

Susan lived in a quiet neighborhood a few blocks from the center of town. She lived with her mother and sister in a modest wood frame home shaded by several tall oak trees that provided cool shade in the hot … Continue reading →

The first word uttered from a young child is usually some version of Mom or Dad. Annabel’s first word was “no!” She understood precisely what the word meant and maneuvered it like a skilled swordsman wields a rapier strategically disarming … Continue reading →

On primary election day many years ago, my husband and I went to our polling location together. He was ahead of me in line and asked for a particular party ballot, as was required of our state in a primary … Continue reading →

I’ve made my choices, by listening to voices Inside an id that resonates, the constant call to congregate   beyond somewhere … of time and place   I’ve made my choices, to follow railroad noises As a beacon call to travel … Continue reading →

My left eyelid rose a crack as a thin beam of low light searched the back of my eye for evidence of life. A small shift in the eyeball confirmed that the frontal lobes of the brain have received the … Continue reading →

I’m not the type of person that lets other people make choices for me. I look at all the facts, analyze both the long- and short-term effects that will result from my choice, and then choose. So why can’t I … Continue reading →

STIMULUS     A new stimulus bill was just signed into law by the president. The bipartisan act would require all American citizens to mail the U.S. Government a $1200 check.     It took months of often acrid negotiations, but Congress and the … Continue reading →