The trip was long, many a stumble made, As memories of home, started to fade. Entry to the kingdom came at a price, Some of the trade-offs were not so nice. Who has dared to knock on the door? A pauper, a peasant who wanted more. Daring to dream, daring…
I’d like to get off the ride, but am strapped in, Promised destination to a “Greater America.” Obviously, we’ve taken a wrong turn, lost, oh so very lost. The driver, the only one available was not my choice. He’s a terrible driver, incessantly insistent, Constantly checking his reflection in the…
When I was 15, finally getting my hands on a long desired guitar, everyone was surprised that I could also sing. How this came about was thanks to a guitar teacher who insisted that I sing along with the songs he was teaching me. Me, not knowing better and out…
News was just released about Donald tRump's taxes ~ or lack thereof. As usual Basura and I speak of matters in our world. The Adventures of Basura continue... My Cat And Her Taxes ~ by me 9/29/2020 Basura Cat woke me up in the middle of the night, Terrified that…
“Whatsup? Basura Cat said to me, “Not much,” I replied, “What’s up with thee?” “Not a thing,” she casually replied, As we both watched the moon cross over the sky. “It’s quiet,” she said, as I patted her head, "Most of our friends are asleep in their beds." "But you…
The Music Note Tree is a friend of mine It helps me play music and keep good time The notes tell me how long they want to play Each note has a value and here’s what they say. The Whole Note says “It’s 4 beats for me” The Whole Note…
Oh the Ukulele is so much fun to play I like to play it every day It’s cute and it makes a really fun sound When I play it, it’s impossible to frown. To be sure if you’re feeling sad or blue Playing the Ukulele is the thing to do…
You hear them; you know them, like old friends that gently nudge you into an emotional realm. A song has incredible strength; it can change a person’s energy from high to low and everywhere in-between. One of the first songs that touched me was, “Abraham, Martin and John” written by Dick…
Now that the world is in a “Time Out” due to the Corona Virus, there’s a lot that I can’t do. I can’t go into homes and care for the elderly, can’t feed those without food, hug anyone, make surgical masks (I cheated in home economics class and had my…
I was teaching a guitar lesson to a 14-year-old girl last night, she’s also taking voice lessons from another teacher. I told her that I’m going to the Celine Dion concert tonight at the AT & T Center, her blank look and response of “Who?” threw me for a loop.…