Monthly Archives: June 2023

Stabbing the PAUSE button on his Spotify screen, the man said, “That right there was your mama’s favourite song, ‘specially after she took sick.  She had me play it near a dozen times ever’ day ‘fore she passed.” “Why’d she … Continue reading →

The pungent smell of sweat, stinky socks and stale snacks combined with the irritating sounds of arguing children and parents are the sure signs of a family road trip. But one stunning sound can instantly clear the decks of all … Continue reading →

Life courses through my veins, keen with the electricity of a lightning storm’s awe. Hot, slow, and hidden, bile surges like lava oozing from Kilauea. Its destructive path is certain yet unknown. I rage. I am lied to. Again. A … Continue reading →

It’s my privilege to report on this first-ever Amish Grand Prix to take place in Pennsylvania Dutch Country since the area was founded. People have come from all over the region to watch this unique challenge of horse, man, and … Continue reading →

I have just completed the AARP online driving course. They should have a warning label attached to it- “Do not attempt to drive after completing this course for at least 24 hours due to the side effects of this course … Continue reading →

Changing the order of sentences in a paragraph or short essay may change the perspective of both the author and the reader. In the following versions of the same scenario, I changed perspective and focus by changing the order of … Continue reading →

The golf course itself is not inanimate, of course.  Rather, it is a living, breathing entity adorned with tall trees and great, green swathes of grass—perfectly cut and trimmed on the fairways, left coarse and wild in the rough. And, … Continue reading →

Almost Perfect Crime The sudden death of this otherwise healthy male was puzzling. Felix, the city’s chief forensic pathologist and Sherlock, the famous private detective- stared at the naked body as if waiting for the body to speak and tell … Continue reading →

On October 26, 1999, my wife Lori and I found ourselves at Yankee Stadium in the evening where the New York Yankees were playing the Atlanta Braves for game 3 in the Major League Baseball World Series. By the 7th … Continue reading →

Electronics are a part of everyone’s life these days. But electronics can not be a substitute for character. She has led the way through all the storms and detours life can throw at you. She has embraced and comforted those … Continue reading →

The front door was just a tiny bit ajar. The casual observer would miss it. Shirley would never miss it. She routinely swept her environment with all her senses. The pause on the landing was only mildly annoying to Weston. … Continue reading →

I still recall when I first learned I was a pompous ass—an overheard remark passed from a young lady I’d been trying to impress to her friend. “Just…wow!  He’s so full of himself!” Had I not stopped unexpectedly to tie … Continue reading →

Ed, fell out of bed approximately 9:30 AM at the Maple Tree Winery. Two bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon were knocked off the nightstand as Ed rolled over and got up in a daze rocking back and forth. After dressing, Ed … Continue reading →

Our oft-poetic and always-thoughtful Pelican Pens scribe has forwarded some good questions to us, arising from last week’s discussion.  Should we take a breather from being so prompt orientated?  Have we made it like a job? Or homework?  Should we … Continue reading →

Broccolli, received surgery from the bullet wound in his shoulder a few months ago. Ed, his buddy showed up at Broccolli’s house with his 2021 Harley Davidson Road King in the fall of 2022. “Hey Broccelli, are you ready to … Continue reading →

I would have never cut the cat’s fur under the summer sun had I known she’d slice my arm during her panicked run Her shorn tail giving me the middle finger as she fled the savagery my scissors did bring … Continue reading →

As a result of one of the transactions where the company was sold, all my stock options vested and therefore Voila. All of a sudden I could retire. Now, in my late 70’s I can live the dream and am … Continue reading →

The incoming missile was hurtling towards him at 1630 km per hour. With .08 seconds to impact, Drango deftly turned and dove as the attacking missile sailed harmlessly by. Drango was a bit annoyed at having to bother with this … Continue reading →

“What’s this you’re waving in front of me, Abercrombie?” “It’ a cellphone, Professor!  A cellphone!  I found it on the floor in front of the pharaoh’s sarcophagus by the far wall.” “Well, whose is it?  Obviously, one of the crew … Continue reading →

“The cameras are set up and ready to roll, Professor Colter. We’re prepared to record every minute of this history-making event. What does it feel like to be the first human in over eight thousand years to enter this massive … Continue reading →

(One more story from the word matrix) A lone lantern slowly swayed in rhythm with the gently rocking rowboat. It cast its dim light out into the evening mist, attempting to illuminate the darkness. Even the mighty beam from a … Continue reading →

The call comes early on a bright sunny morning in the summer of 2022. Ring, ring, ring, “get that damn loud phone Ed, it’s driving me crazy”. “Shut up Marge, I just answered the phone”. “Hello Ed, Broccolli here and … Continue reading →