It is cold here. January is the worst month—rainy, wet, foggy, windy, miserable. When I was on the farm, we hated it. It seemed as if all… Read more “Selfish, selfish, selfish”
Month: January 2012
Little socks and little shoes
I taught kindergarten for what seemed like 100 years. I cannot count how many little shoes and little socks I’ve put on. I raised two children: little… Read more “Little socks and little shoes”
B & E next door
I live across the street from a noisy bar; the kind I think is a dive but my daughter assures me there are far more dive-y places… Read more “B & E next door”
Banned books
I think I’ve read more than my share of banned books because I’m a voracious reader. Some of the books on this particular list I didn’t like,… Read more “Banned books”
Welcome to Cambria’s new business!
Go here Cambria is a doll and knitter who is just amazing. She knits and designs (Something I cannot do. Ever.) I can’t even sew on… Read more “Welcome to Cambria’s new business!”
Some people like to twist reality for no apparent reason
If the writing is honest it cannot be separated from the man who wrote it. — Tennessee Williams I’ve lived an interesting life. I don’t spin stories… Read more “Some people like to twist reality for no apparent reason”
It was a full moon
I live in an old whorehouse, built in 1890. I have these stairs that go from the front door at street level straight up to the lobby,… Read more “It was a full moon”
What Scares You?
Not much. I worked in a maximum security prison for 15 years and there isn’t much I haven’t seen, read, witnessed or heard. Charles Manson? Every day… Read more “What Scares You?”
Your face really WILL be stuck that way
Did your mother ever tell you to not cross your eyes or they would get stuck? She was right. My dad always said that after fifty, you… Read more “Your face really WILL be stuck that way”
I think this is one of the most beautiful lyrics I’ve ever heard
Each verse is like a story Watch you smile while you are sleeping Far away and dreaming I could spend my life in this sweet surrender I… Read more “I think this is one of the most beautiful lyrics I’ve ever heard”