As The United States expects to have enough COVID vaccine doses for all adult Americans by the end of May ~ our governor just announced that he is opening everything up 100% and lifting the statewide mask mandate as of March 10th 2021. I’m saddened but now surprised, his lack…
It was the week of February 15th 2021. It began snowing late Sunday night, we forgot to drip the faucets, the one thing we could have done but didn't in preparation for a predicted snow storm in San Antonio. The weather predictions are undependable, but in this case, they were…
It was fun at first, being from Ohio, snow doesn’t excite me much, but seeing others enjoy it, that’s always fun. Then it became personal, with frozen pipes and power outages, seeing my neighbors struggle, myself, my cat. Tensions ran high as we watched our ceilings for leaks, our candles…
It was just another day, lessons taught, Worked in my pajamas, No battles were fought. Washed two cars, one dirty from dust, Waxed them both to protect from rust. Spoke with a friend far away, Who fights a warrior’s battle everyday. We talked for and hour with lots to say,…
The following is a short story concerning the trials and tribulations of trying to get my 87 year old friend the COVID19 Vaccination. It's been so incredibly frustrating, calling everyday, trying to get registered via websites, only to be turn away. My friend has become depressed about not being able…
Basura cat was going tippy tap, What a strange noise, being made by my cat. She is busy learning Morse code today, To hear what the outgoing president has to say. He’s no longer welcome on social media sites, No longer is he writing in the middle of the night.…
Basura cat came to me, her tail circled in a Q, Meowing, “I have something important to ask you.” I put my guitar down, I slowly turned around, And in her eyes, it was tears that I found. She wanted to know what was going on, What was happening in…
The Drunkards will drink The Thoughtful will think The Pious will pray For Blessings this day The homeless will roam The “At Risk” will stay home The writers will write, fighters will fight Foes in the dark, friends in daylight Friends with nothing to say Each going their way Some…
As I read about who is getting the opportunity to take the Vaccine, I see politicians who scoffed at the Pandemic, first in line ~ much like the story of The Little Red Hen. The Little Red COVID Hen: "Who will help me wear a mask?" “Not I,” said the…
I was raised to open the door for someone if his or her hands were full. I have walked through life, believing that we all were “raised” alike, but thanks to the countries division along the lines of science and politics, I realize that I was wrong. This holiday season is…