I feel a draft on my neck Someone's cold winter breath The former pumpkin, Jack has frightenly come back He was killed on Halloween night There was heard a massive splat! Now reborn and chillier than ever Jack Frost has come to town. Wreaking havoc on the weather From the north pole and all around. …
Why I Don’t Write Happy Posts
"Why don't you ever write happy posts?" "Who would want to read that?" "Lots of people." "Lots of people do not read my blog. The post with the most visitors, likes and comments was the one where I fell down the stairs. Hit my head on the cat tree Knocked unconscious Was rushed to the …
Leaving Me Cold
October was a sweetheart. But November is not being a very good lover.
Your Camper Is Too Tall
The neighbor across the way. Suspicious activity? Yes, there's a camper in their driveway! Oh! God help us all! A few people taking pictures of everything The house The camper The backyard. Not State Police Not anyone in uniform Just regular folks with their phone camera The county? Code Enforcement official? They knock on front …
Everything Was Bigger Back Then
To a child riding in a car everything is bigger Badder Stranger Those giant power lines Transmission towers were steel Superheros on massive steroids. Or something terrifying from outer space! Imagine these things taking over the world Walking slowly from right to left Electrically charged Shaking the ground beneath them Destroying everything in their path. …
Like It Once Was
I want it to be as if it were the very first time. As if love was still a mystery. Like adolescents who marvel at the wonder of it all. This taboo, grown up thing I want it to be like it was then- beautiful and brand new. A time to explore, to discover, this …
Whosoever Will, May Come 