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Sunday, March 7, 2010

Like, Taking My Imperfect German to the Big Leagues*

Like a shy reluctant boy, sitting while the others dance, Like a swimmer warm and dry before the icy plunge, I de-planed in Berlin undecided: Play it safe? Postpone for now? Pronounce it as we always do? Be taken for a tourist? Or dive in headfirst, say "BareLEAN", inviting German in reply? (Very... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

How It Happened

Spring is why it all began, Summer's where it prospered, Autumn's when it mellowed, ripened - Winter's how it came undone. Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 5, 2010

A Subtraction Poem*

Not old enough to know better. Old enough to know better. Not old enough to know. Old enough to know. Not old enough. Old enough. Not old. Old. Not Not my work - I wish it were. I saw it on the wall of a doctor's office! Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Need a Problem? No Problem.

Thirty problems had September, April, June, and I remember All the rest had thirty-one (That extra problem was no fun). But February worked out great: All I had was twenty-eight! Though every now and then I find My PQ* will hit twenty-nine. PQ = Problem Quotient Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

At The Bus Station, or Why I Broke Up With Ruth from Duluth

She was into her punning so deep That her attention I scarcely could keep! "Don't mess with me, Ruth! Does it go to Duluth?" - "No, buses out here go 'Beep! Beep!'" Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Road Rage Takes Its Toll*

The ride from here to Perth Amboy has never been exciting, But that apparently has changed because - as of this writing - A tollpike cruise, before it's done, may well involve some fighting. Consider - 1. Ladies, check what lane you're in. You'd better get it straight. If wrong, an invitation to a... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

After the Recent Blizzard - writ to be read aloud and slowly

Bitter stingsnow made grayworld of yesterday, Chased shelterseekers to their houses lit and dry! There safe, they stomped them free of snow and huddled, Seeking news when will it end. Today, the sunstruck bluecold sky can glister bright. Tinglefrosted sculpting wind - capricious play! - Heaps... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Part Two - The Way We Were

"All right, children, over here! It's time to take our picture!" As kids we all knew what that meant: stricture after stricture! 'Tie your shoes and wipe your nose - where DID you get that smear! - Stand up straight! Don't slouch like that... What's that behind your ear?" It used to be a Chiclet,... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

No Problem

I thought that I said "Thank you!" Then I heard in my good ear, "No problem." I should HOPE not! Did I miss something here? Had I somehow imposed myself, asked absolution terse? If there's no problem, why "No problem?" You mean things could get worse? Okay, I've got it. Here's what I in future days... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Part One - Foto Albums Endless

Don't get me wrong! I love my little grandson very dearly Just as I loved his father - to idolatry or nearly! But has it ever struck you - photographically recorded - That kids today a whole lot more attention are accorded? (TODAY) Oh, honey, camera! The baby has just burped! (BACK THEN) For God's... Sign in to see full entry.

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