I get into awkward conversations, I suspect we all do. Where what I think is totally different from what someone else thinks and we leave in agreed disagreement. Today’s topic concerned the death of 82-year-old Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on Gilligan’s Island back in the ‘60s. The news…
I got up this morning, to find all of today's music lessons cancelled ~ feeling without purpose, I went grocery shopping. It was there, that I found today's purpose. Of the things I was looking to fill, my heart was one. You've Asked Nothing ~ by me She was at…
While talking to an old friend, as walking past the mail, I found that I had received a sticker supporting the Democratic nominates. Without thinking, I mentioned it to my friend, here’s what happened. Me: “Oh, I got a free sticker from the Democratic Party.” Friend: (silence) Me: (waiting) Friend:…
The Adventures Of Basura Continue... Basura Cat just got back from another trip This time, she had a new tattoo on her hip I asked her where she had been She said, "To Cat Island and I’m going again!" "All the cats are every color under the sun They spend…
Everyone is Someone Special! Think of it, if you will That everyone has their own special skill Some build with blocks, some folks like to talk Some fix things, like airplanes or clocks. The trick is to find something you like Cooking, painting or fixing old bikes Then do what…
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…
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…
The fence we chose to have and divide Is based upon beliefs, our morals and pride The fence can reach way high up to the sky We can’t see each other; no matter how hard we try. The fence can be brick, thick and strong Blocking out opinions both right…
Not Everyone of every group ever does everything Not every sound of every prayer results in anything Not every sunrise promises us a brand new day Not Everyone agrees with what Everyone has to say A push from both sides, cannot conflict result Nothing is heard when both sides’ scream…