Tag Archives: humor
On Being a Night Owl
I am a night owl. It is in my genes¾I inherited this tendency from my parents. It was not uncommon for Mom and Dad to be up drinking coffee at all hours of the night into the early morning. So … Continue reading
Facebook and Me
Facebook conjures up a lot of images in many people’s minds¾everything from a place where unsuspecting young people sabotage their careers by posting pictures of a big night partying or a vehicle for cyber bulling , or where those who … Continue reading
The Rest of the Story–Sophie
I hurry into the pantry. My heart is beating so fast that I can barely breathe. Twenty years of being careful , of working menial jobs, and watching my back screwed up in a minute. Was that really Lee? There’s … Continue reading
Youth
“Love like youth is wasted on the young.” (Love is Lovelier the Second Time Around) Like most people in my generation, the renowned Baby Boomers, I don’t feel old. Could I say then, that I think that youth could be … Continue reading
Big Blue
Bulky and blue, with worn arm rests, Big Blue, our recliner, takes up a sizable piece of real estate in the enclosed porch. Next to its bulk are two tables, one on either side of it that makes it even … Continue reading
My Mom
There is a story that needs to be told about this picture. You look at it and see an older woman wearing a hat and a corsage. Maybe you wonder why she is dressed like that—is it her birthday or … Continue reading
My Ideal Place
My ideal place is without strife and discord. A place where everyone gets along. And everyone loves me and understands me and I never make a mistake and I’m never venal or angry or tired or sick. And I’m beautiful … Continue reading