This morning, the first thing that Sofia said to me, “This is so very sad.” Just having woken up, I asked her what she was referring to, she replied, “George Floyd.” She is from Portugal, spent 12 years in Dubai, has travelled the world, and seen more than the average…
This is in response to what happened to George Floyd, may he rest in peace. The story is in the link, the poem is about my friendly UPS Delivery man ~ how I felt when I saw him today. (My country is depressing the hell out of me ~ people…
Nothing has changed as far as I can see There’s still no vaccine or remedy Yet, people are going out everywhere It’s like they’ve given up and just don’t care What’s different today than 2 weeks ago? Can you tell me please, I’d like to know It’s like someone outside…
As rain falls upon this early Memorial Day, May 25th2020, thoughts of all those who have served our country visit me, as the ghosts of years gone past. I’m stuck with the thought that so many went to went to war, gave their lives for my freedom, my life, touch me…
I was listening to Lee Greenwood sing, “God Bless The U.S.A” Basura cat came up to me and this is what she had to say “That song makes me feel so good inside, Fills my heart with loyalty, joy and pride!” As she jumped on my lap and we began…
I feel like I'm waiting for the next big surprise. In my lifetime, I never thought I’d see another war, pandemic, attacks on American soil, violent acts of racism, Sadly, I was and continue to be wrong. I thought it was fear as I watched the world slowly close its…
A lot of what’s happening in the world doesn’t directly affect me, I’m a musician, private music teacher so that’s my small world. I haven’t played a gig in over two months, haven’t hosted an Open mic, taught a lesson face to face, haven’t done much, outside of write within…
As I go to the store, I put on my mask It’s become part of my daily tasks To stay 6 feet apart, no hugs come my way It’s the way that the world is today No more gigs do I play, at home I do stay No work, no…
In my world, it feels like the curtain is slowly rising and revealing the reality of the world. It’s like waking up from a dream on a cold morning and someone is slowly pulling off the covers, allowing the chill of inhumanity to chill my bones. The Gun issue hits…
I was out walking yesterday, trying to combat the overwhelming sense of isolation due to COVID-19. I stick to my neighborhood, turning left here, right there, for about half an hour and then retracing my steps back home. Yesterday, I discovered a little winding sidewalk running behind homes, a path meant for…