In a time where many feel apart from, perhaps we are a part of each other. Feel free to add "Things you know" I know the sound of one hand clapping and the sound of applause I know job loss and job success. I know financial stress and financial abundance.…
During the COVID-19 Virus, I’ve been struck with a cleaning virus, not to make light of the situation, but it’s a bit much even for me. Going through drawers, I found a picture of Howard, my biological father. He left for “greener” pastures when I was 5, new love,…
They say that it’s a Political Hoax, They say this has nothing to do with politics. They say that wearing a mask is an infringement of their rights. They say if you wear a mask, why 6 feet of separation? They say Trump is wrong, They say Biden is wrong.…
Life isn’t a game ~ there should be no “sides” Where is your focus? What is occupying your mind, time and soul? “Things” have never been right, perhaps, now you’re just starting to see a lot and it’s sapping your energy and time. We need equality across the board, we…
In the picture, you see my neighbors, the man in the chair is Ray, he works for H.E.B. He leaves home before sunrise every workday, if I'm on the front porch with my coffee, he shouts a resounding, "Hello!" I'm always wondering if he'll wake the neighbors, he doesn't seem…
These past months have been a time of reflection and self awareness, here are some of the things that I might have known about myself before, but more so now. Drawing is a talent and takes practice. Learning to speak Portuguese is nearly impossible. People who can speak two or…
It's interesting, this time of life, Sofia works mostly from home, I have few students ~ some via Zoom, a couple in person, but now that we've spiked with the virus, I've canceled them again. We talk about what we can do, I keep saying, for now we must be…
Basura cat ran up onto my lap And exclaimed, “Holy Crap!” “Today is the 4th; I know that I’m right The neighbors will light off fireworks tonight!” “The sound is so loud, snap, crackle and pop As soon as it starts, I want it to stop! I’ll have to find…
It was a dreary day in my neighborhood, forecast of rain daunted many a celebration. We were invited up the street to a neighbor’s backyard picnic. I was young, adults seemed old, the food was eaten, drinks were drunk. As it started to rain, my family of 5 scurried home,…
Upon this calm night, Basura cat came to me, Asking about our land of liberty As she looked up at me, eyes filled with cat tears I thought back to all of my long ago years. “As a child, I always loved this land of mine My neighbors have always…