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…
Basura Cat thinks that it’s kind of mean, That cats are not getting the Covid Vaccine. She wants to get back to life like it was before, When we had lots of friends walk through the door. I tried to explain that she was never at risk, But she just…
One year when I was young, all I wanted for Christmas was a drum. My mom said, “Only boys play the drums.” My argument was that Karen Carpenter of The Carpenters played the drums. My mom refused to budge on her belief, which sent me to the street to play…
As Basura Cat sleeps upon my lap, as the drummer two doors down performs his nightly garage concert, as I read the news of today. I hope that you are doing okay. In the darkness of your thoughts, I hope that you are able to see light. In the midst…
A friend quit her teaching job, stating that her school is basically telling its employees to continue going to work, despite the spike in Covid 19 cases. She has underlying health issues, what are her choices? Continue working as more and more students test positive, as more of her co-workers…
Sofia: “I just called to say Hi, ask how your day has been and to let you know that I’m on my way home.” Me: (Silent) Sofia: “Hello, you there?” Me: “Yes...” Sofia: “You okay? You sound sad.” Me: “Well…yes.) Sofia: “What’s wrong?” Me: “You know when I said I…
My cat follows 45 on Twitter and everytime he cries about the 2nd Amendment, she believes him because as she says, "He's the President, he would never lie about such important things!" I have now suspended her twitter account, because I refuse to allow her to be whipped into a…
Pipe issue in bathroom, resulted in bathroom remodel, oy! I hired a guy I've used before. To be honest, having contractors in the house is exhausting on the pocket book and the spirit. All that was left was some plumbing, I asked a handy friend of mine. He said sure,…
I was writing and then walking, soon talking a fall, Basura Cat was running chasing a ball. I took a step; she got under my feet, And soon the ground and me, we did meet. Sofia laughed, and then I got mad, Then she felt sad, and Basura stayed bad.…
I tossed my song, “Blue” into an Internet Songwriting Contest. I was surprised when they accepted my song. I was excited to hear it on the airwaves, but due to time zone differences, I miss it ~ Curses! Now it sits in the ranking, and only moves when someone votes…