Of all the things I’ve written, all the worthless nonsense and all the crazy ideas, I rather like this one. I wrote it years ago, many years ago, when my daughters, you know them by now, Kate and Charlotte, as you are regular readers of my blog (AREN’T YOU !?!?!?), were still young and in … Continue reading ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas Break Was Over
Category: Poems
Ode to Big Blue
My favorite tape measure broke the other day. I can’t count the number of things we measured together. But he’s gone. Que up the sad music ……. Ode to Big Blue Big Blue is gone – he was a tried and tested friend, He was 25 feet long from end to end The projects we … Continue reading Ode to Big Blue
“Twas the Night Before Christmas Break Ended……
T’was the night before Christmas Break was over, and all through our place, The kids were going full speed, as if in some sort of sugar-induced race. Their school bags were packed and by the door with the greatest of care, Mom and dad praying that soon the morning would be here…. __________ The Children … Continue reading “Twas the Night Before Christmas Break Ended……
WHAT DAY IS IT?
Why, it's NATIONAL COFFEE DAY!!!!! Many different ways to drink coffee. MANY WAYS. Me, I like 1 packet of Splenda, French vanilla coffee creamer and if I had to pick a specific coffee, I’d pick Berry Much from a small independent local roaster Swell Joe. Order it and tell them “Jim sent you”. If you … Continue reading WHAT DAY IS IT?
Words to Kate
Sometimes I get wordy and might not make a lot of sense. I might ramble on and on about something trying to make a point. BUT - on that rare occasion, I might actually be serious. Our oldest daughter turned 18 in March, Graduated High School in June, had her graduation rager in July and … Continue reading Words to Kate
I Can’t Be A Vegan.
Making breakfast this morning: French toast, sausage, scrapple and eggs. I had a strange thought – what if I were a vegan, what would I eat. Sure, there are melons and assorted fruits, oatmeal, maybe pancakes if I don’t have to use eggs and/or milk. *sidenote* I have had gluten free pancake(ish) mix and … Continue reading I Can’t Be A Vegan.
Happy Pride Month
Gonna try to not be too political here. Sorry about that if I do. But it’s Pride Month – and yes, I acknowledge it, accept it and celebrate it. I had to look up what “PRIDE” stands for. Found out it’s: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence. Okay – who wouldn’t want to celebrate that? … Continue reading Happy Pride Month
Word Of The Day is ….. “Ugh”
It’s been a while since I posted anything – my apologies. Yes, I know, you turn on your laptop or you grab your phone hoping for my latest word, only to be disappointed. Sorry. I always have the best of intentions to take a few minutes out of my day to create a literary masterpiece, … Continue reading Word Of The Day is ….. “Ugh”
Brussel Sprouts
I love to garden. Being outside, moving dirt around. SOIL - I forgot, in farming, we call it soil. A few years ago, I was out in the garden and my brussel sprouts just weren't ready to harvest yet. But I had a craving for the little guys. So after moving the SOIL around, I … Continue reading Brussel Sprouts
Ode to My Keurig
My wife bought me the perfect gift years ago - THE PERFECT GIFT. And I liked it so much that one day, I wrote a poem about it while enjoying a cup of coffee it had just made ..... Ode to My Keurig My Keurig, My Keurig, you’re always there for me, Giving me that … Continue reading Ode to My Keurig
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