Monthly Archives: February 2023

It’s not so bad when I’m lying in the bedroom, Pretending that you’ll soon be home again, It’s not so bad, that lonesome feeling in my heart, dear, ‘Though it’s a way-down-deep-and-lonely, aching kind of pain. It’s not so bad … Continue reading →

Paul, a light skinned man with a grey goat tee and jet black hair age 60 thinks he is bad to the bone. I am going out in the 80 degree sunny day in Terrelican Preserve, said Paul to his … Continue reading →

Many non-native speakers have said that English is by far the hardest language to learn. It’s not sentence structure or other formatting nuances that confuse people. It’s all the various ways the same word is used. The word “bad” is … Continue reading →

Ever since language began words have come in and out a favor and have often changed meaning. While Benjamin Franklin used to say privy, we now say bathroom, toilet, can or John. Privy now means being informed of something. Just … Continue reading →

I’m stopped at the intersection of Treeline and Colonial Boulevard thinking of turning left. Sound familiar? If not, try it at 7:30 Monday morning. The traffic line is stopped dead, like in a dead line. After safely home 2 hours … Continue reading →

I had a task, write a page, perhaps two I thought a lot, for a day, maybe two My mind is numb, I find no way To pick a word, something to say I want to hear, what you bring … Continue reading →

The burial mask glimmered of gold, lapis, and feldspar for nothing was too great for the Valley of the Kings star The Egyptian pharaoh lay in his tomb of rich treasures jewels in the sarcophagus and artwork for his pleasures … Continue reading →

Up at exactly 6:30 AM every day, coffee at 6:55 AM and out the door at 7:20 to join my morning walking group which departs on its 3 mile walk at exactly 7:40 AM. I’m able to get home, eat … Continue reading →

“Okay, whattya got for me?” “Try this one,” said Morry, watching his boss in the mirror as she applied her makeup.  “Why’d the chicken cross the road?” “Punchline?” “The light turned green!” Morry cried delightedly. A moment passed as Sal … Continue reading →

Cleaning out someone’s house after they pass is filled with memories, regrets and sometimes surprises. After their mother’s passing at the ripe old age of 99, Carolyn and Mike agreed to stay in his childhood house and help his sister … Continue reading →

I search quite deep – way back in my old desk                   A page of words – old notes dried ink blotted I pause not long – to find a note old desk                    I see one script – some … Continue reading →

I must have missed it. It’s been sitting in my left pants pocket for a few months at least. These were my worn out pants, seldom used and only when its busy peers were awaiting laundry duties. I guess I … Continue reading →

Case Closed revised 2/14 Tom slept in this morning. He jumped out of bed remembering it was Valentine’s Day He quickly dressed and made a call to his buddy Jim who owned a jewelry shop in town named Shine Bright. … Continue reading →

Case Closed Tom slept in this morning. He jumped out of bed remembering it was Valentine’s Day He quickly dressed and made a call to his buddy Jim who owned a jewelry shop in town named Shine Bright. “Hey Jim, … Continue reading →

A new world government came into power after the great cataclysm. In theory, consolidating all countries into a global community would solve the lack of cooperation that caused the near extinction of humanity. Unfortunately, whether multiple governments control the masses … Continue reading →

I’ve been absent far to long. Oftentimes I express self regret for absconding without reason or excuse. I have kept up with the Writers Group through the blessings of the technology age. Despite advancing age and increasing infirmities my intent … Continue reading →

Some folks worry about getting old.  And they bemoan the passage of time. But once upon a very long time ago, nobody kept track of the years.  People in their nomadic, tribal clusters got up when the day dawned and … Continue reading →

After my divorce and a year of listlessness and whining, my friend Mary signed me up for an online matchmaking service…as a valentine’s day present.  At first, I didn’t want a faceless, heartless computer deciding who was right for me. … Continue reading →

The name “Amy” means “beloved,” thus Valentine’s Day seems like it would be my perfect holiday. Love floats through the air on little cherubic bubbles like fizzing champagne. There are sparkling diamond treasures in velvet boxes, dozens of long stemmed … Continue reading →

It was a sunny cool day in February when I looked at the calendar and realized a special day was arriving to not forget. I started with a trip to whole foods and picked out a beautiful veal tender along … Continue reading →

Please Mr. Stevens, tell us a story.  Your stories are the best.  We did a whole bunch of work.  We collected plenty of firewood and helped clean up dishes.  It was your silly rule no phones or ipads for the … Continue reading →

Everyone thought of Marty as a dim bulb. When talking about him, people would use descriptors like: not the sharpest knife in the draw, lights are on but nobody’s home, nice guy but not playing with a full deck. His … Continue reading →

Walter approached the counter with a mixture of joy and fear. He had eyed her for several weeks but he didn’t actually reach out to her. He just stood back and admired her perfection. He loved her lines and form. … Continue reading →

Wolf Blitzer stares into your soul as he gravely states “Breaking news …welcome to CNN for those of you in the United States and around the world … writing memoirs does not need to be daunting, tedious and aversive … … Continue reading →

It was 1 AM at night, but the sun was still out. At least it was in my mind. That night, the sun,moon and stars converged and reflected in the shine of my silver metallic 1978 CamaroBerlinetta while I was … Continue reading →

Several years back, in a long-distance telephone conversation, one of my granddaughters reminded me that Valentine’s Day is coming ’round again. She didn’t ask if I would be her Valentine again, as she had for most of her six years.  … Continue reading →